Another Birthday!

Wow! Where does the time go? Sunday we celebrated Carter's 9th birthday. Every year as we celebrate I can't help but take myself back to the moment Carter was born. The memory is still so clear in my mind, as if it were just yesterday. Our journey of the unknown started the very moment he entered this world in silence. I knew immediately, within the first few minutes of his life, we needed to pray. That was all I could do as I laid there watching the medical staff work on Carter. The next 6 days were an emotional roller coaster but through it all I knew GOD was in control, for HE created Carter and HE knew! Even when the Dr.s had no answer, I had complete peace that Carter was in the hands of the greatest physician, our Lord!

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:1-18

Now onto February 24, 2008......After church we met family for dinner. We told Carter we would go where he wanted and I have to say his choice of restaurant surprised us...but that's what we love about Carter. It doesn't matter what others think, if he likes it, then that's all that counts. We ate at the Elephant Bar and then came to the house for cake and presents. Once again, he picked out his cake, and was it something that any of us would pick? Probably not. Did it fit the occasion?? Not really. (unless your birthday was in July maybe) But that is okay! Carter wanted the American flag on his cake and that is what he got. He was thrilled!! He then opened presents and I think his favorite was the human body book. He loves learning about the body.

Looking back on this day I really learned something from Carter. I admire him for being able to do what he wants no matter how different it may be or knowing others may think it's odd. How I wish I had more of that in me. I thank the Lord for him every day and am so grateful to see how far Carter has come.

Oh...one more thing. Why did I type in green?? It's Carter's favorite color!

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Go Team!

Today Connor had his first tackle game...and they won! The score was 14 to 2. This was a tough game for most of the team players since it was their first time playing tackle. But now that they got their first game under their belt, I'm sure they have much more confidence. Connor picked up a fumble and ran 75 yards for a touchdown! Way to go!! Each team member played so hard and all their hard work at practice really paid off! Go Team!

Go Rattlers!

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The Day After Christmas

Merry Christmas...

Well, I'm finally getting some pictures on here of Christmas day. We had a nice time in the morning here at our house opening gifts then later we headed over to Tim and Tanya's to be with family. Every year the guys (and Kailey) jump in the pool! Us gals think they are nuts but we always get a big a laugh out of it. Erik even dressed up for the occasion. We also did our gift exchange with the poem and then the white elephant gift! It's hard to believe the year is coming to an end. We hope and pray that 2008 will be the year we bring Claire home and that she will be with us to celebrate next Christmas!

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I thought this would be easy...

I took pictures of the boys for our Christmas cards (see below) and you would think it would be an easy task now that they are older! Wrong! The older they get...the more silly they are! I'm not sure how many pictures I took...but it was a lot! We even tried to get Cooper in there but he was way too hyper!! I'm still deciding if I will use one of these pics or try again??!!
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Hockey player..

Carter has a new sport....hockey! Well, not really. He was told he looks like a hockey player with all his teeth missing...he of course thought that was funny. Within one week he lost 4 teeth!

Happy Birthday Connor!

We just celebrated Connor's 11th birthday!! We were excited to have Jacob, from Idaho, here to help us celebrate. Connor and Jacob have known each other since birth and it is so neat to see their friendship still so strong! His friend Chase also joined us that day to celebrate.

The day started with Connor and Chase having a football game and of course, their team won!! We then went to the rock wall and like always, I'm amazed to see what the boys can conquer....especially Carter. Connor's choice for food that day was PF Changs....and no one argued that one! We then headed home where he opened presents and had cake. We all had great time!

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