2 years ago today....

Two years ago today, we accepted the referral of the most amazing, beautiful, intelligent and funny little boy. We knew in our hearts we already loved him more than life itself....but looking back, I can't imagine a more perfect child for our family. He makes me laugh out loud every day and challenges me to be a better mom. What a happy day to look back on.....how our lives have changed since that day.....couldn't have asked for a better life:<)

Here's the video of our trip to Ethiopia to bring home our son....we watch this about every other day. Trey loves it and sings along and points to everyone.

Happy Happy Day!!

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and Trey now.....

Trey's 1st Dentist Appt

A sign of my little boy getting older.....he had his 1st visit to the dentist yesterday.

It helped that his "Auntie Rachelle" was his hygienist....but...he was still a little leary about the whole thing. He didn't like the mask she wore, so he made her take it off....then he didn't like the gloves (he thinks he's at the doctor's)...so he made her take them off. He drives a hard bargain....but the teeth got cleaned and he didn't even cry.

Family Visit

After coming home from Montana, my brother and his family came down for a visit from Oak Harbor. My sister-n-law and I went shopping at the Outlet stores (always a good - and dangerous - time) and the guys went golfing.

It's always so much fun getting all the cousins together. They are so entertaining to watch. We got some great pictures of the kids together......just priceless!

Montana Fun

We had an exciting 4th of July this year in Montana with the Schmidt family. All the kiddos had so much fun playing, riding on the 4-wheeler and exploring. We also got to float down the Kootenai River which was a blast.


Here's the Schmidt Boys and our two kids.....obviously having so much fun. How cute are they?


A stop on one of our drives in the Yaak...


Russ and the kids at the Yaak Falls.....


Ella was miserable wearing her life jacket and hated the sun in her eyes.....so this is how she spent her time on the "rafting trip".

Such a fun family trip.....definitely wanted to stay longer and play!!