Daily Smiles

Em is the Master Relaxer.  She hates snow and hates sledding even more. But she has figured out a great use for Bella's sled. Chill ou...

I need to do something with this blog!!!!! I think I've gotten to the point where I need to divide and conquer. I post a lot about ...

Russia closed. No adoptions. No new commitments. No no no... Just like that. The little girl I adore... lost. The families I lov...

I apologize in advance for anyone who might be offended by the language I'm about to use. That said... As most of you have heard there...

Advocate: 2) a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person , cause, etc. (usually followed by of  ): ...

Update, Around 2:30 this afternoon , Aziza went to be with Jesus. Please remember her family in your prayers.  Another of our own needs o...

OK, the Santa and Snowman go to ... HEATHER KONTOES!!!!!!!!!  Congratulations!!! And thanks to all!! Stay tuned for PART 3!!!   W...

Well the first giveaway of ornaments is done, and the second is beginning! I thought some figurines might be fun this time. Santa and snow...

And the ornaments go to..... STORI!!! Thank you to all who entered. And stay tuned the next ornament giveaway will begin later today. ...

Here We go.  These beauties are up for grabs. All six go to the winner! These glass ornaments are all hand blown and painted and com...

Em has Down syndrome! OK not front page news. She's our daughter and we absolutely adore her!!! Her siblings adore her... except whe...

Waiting Children With Special Needs

Over the past few years , I've been getting more and more involved with advocating for children with special needs. Since I was abundant...

I've been painting like a nut trying to get this auction off the ground and going for Carina! It's actually been kind of fun. The ki...

ONE DAY, SHARING EVERYWHERE TO BRING HOME NICO! NICO Kyle and Kara(mom and dad) met in 2004 and quickly fell in love. They were b...

Yesterday, one of my dearest friends asked a simple favor of me. Actually, I should say, what I thought was going to be a simple favor. She ...

Today is Orphan Sunday. Step out in faith today and do something to make a difference. Make a change in your life and others will benefit...

It could possibly be that the stress of my life has finally gotten to me or that I'm so completely in love with Carina that I would thro...

I'm sitting here, quite terrified at what I've gotten myself into. Reece's Rainbow Angel Tree has begun!  Once again the childr...

I couldn't think of a better way to close Down syndrome Awareness month than by highlighting a shining star within the medical communit...