"Mommy, why you being The Grinch?"

"Mommy Why You Being The Grinch?" Those are the words that came out of this little darlin's mouth last week. What do you say to that???? Here is the little princess - she just helped Maw-Maw Wilda decorate the Christmas tree. Doesn't she look bratty? LOL Here she is with her Grandma Karen and Grandpa Jim at our church for the Breakfast with St. Nicholas. Here she is with St. Nicholas (I know, I know, he kinda looks like the Pope in a Santa Claus suit!) Notice that Brookie is wringing her hands.... a bit nervous. The picture below was taken last year at Santa's Magical Kingdom - Mike and I took Brooke, Suzanna and Lexi there to see the lights. Brooke was terrified of him! Santa looks kind of afraid too. She sure has grown since this time last year. Can't wait until Christmas day! I am looking forward to seeing Brooke's face when she see's all of the exciting stuff that Santa Claus brought to her!

An update on the baby:

Birth mom hasn't been to the doctor yet. She has been waiting on the insurance card from DFS and it hasn't arrived yet. They said 7 - 10 days and it has been 3 weeks, I'm getting impatient! She is unsure how far along she is but she thinks around 3 - 4 months. I saw her over the weekend and she is starting to show a bit. I'm a little concerned that she is that far along and has had no pre-natal care. Praying alot that God is protecting that precious baby. I'll keep everyone updated!

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

Loving My Girl

Brooke is such a joy. This little girl just lights up my world. There is never a dull moment when she is around, she is constantly on the move. She and Jody are really getting good together - they laugh and play and fight of course. Just like sisters should!

Brooke and Jody sleeping.

Speaking of sisters..... we have a new baby on the way! Brooke's biological mother is pregnant again and I will be bringing the baby home from the hospital. As you can imagine, we were all a bit upset - it seems so unfair that someone who chooses not to care for their children can continue to get pregnant time and time again while there are so many people who desperately want children and can't have them. However - I am trying to remember.... Human's make mistakes but God does not. I believe that He has a plan that was determined long before any of us could even imagine. I'm just thankful that He has blessed me with an opportunity to raise another child. Speaking of God... I want to share this with you. Only God I look at your sweet smile and I know that only God could create such an incredible miracle. Only He could color your eyes a blue so deep I feel like I’m looking into the depths of the sea. Only God could make your little ears that perfect shape and then give them the power to hear all that is going on in your little world so that one day you could use that sweet little voice of yours to echo all that you hear. Only God could create your giggle that can light up a room and fill your mommy’s heart with an overwhelming joy that only you have the power to provide. Only God could make your little hands the perfect size to fit into mine. Only God could create your mind to absorb the words, colors, shapes and happenings of this great world. I have no doubt that God created you and then blessed me with the privilege of being your mommy. Sometimes I am overwhelmed by the great love I feel for this little girl. You hear people say, "there is no love like that a mother has for her child". Those are just words until you really experience it because you can't even imagine this type of love for another!

Dancin Queen - she likes to "dress up" herself. I love hte sunglasses that actually go on her build-a -bear monkey! lol Which brings me to my next topic. As we approach the holidays, let's not forget about all of the children at St. Judes. I can't imagine the heartache those parents feel as they watch their children suffer through cancer treatments. I look at Brooke and I think of little Jake Owen Raborn and Jacob Tomasovic and so many of the other children and I just pray to God to keep her healthy so she never has to feel that pain and I pray for a cure for Cancer. If you are interested in St. Judes and helping the children there, you can go to http://www.stjude.org/ . I'm trying to blog more often but dang I just have a hard time finding time! As soon as I have more details about the baby, I'll post them. Stay tuned......