adoption

Here is my adoption blog. It still isn't complete. I'm still missing a picture of my good friend Dawn. She too is adopted.


Here is Hannah's hospital picture.



She is changing so much every day. Her official adoption day is coming up soon. It will be a big BIG party day! You will have to check out Papa's blog after that day!








Here is Alex and his three little siblings. Olivia is the baby in the middle. She was such a blessing and a mirical. Of course, God had more plans for the Simmermans. LeAnne found out she was pregnant with TWINS not too long after Olivia was adopted. They all call Lyndel Papa back in Tennessee















Here is little Rosa in the red chair.






Here is her brother Will. His adoption was not smooth and swift. James and Sindy, our Sunday school teachers from Tennessee, were trying to be patient and trust God. Little did they know that God had plans for little Rosa to become a part of their family. Becuase Will's adoption took so long they were able to adopt his little sister as well.









Here is one of my best friends Bridget with her adopted brother Keenan. I used to baby sit this little guy when I was in Junior High. Doesn't he have adorable dimples? Bridget has been very helpful to talk to about Hannah's adoption.



And here are my adopted beauties. They look so cute. (And, me, check out those glasses!) Mom, what were you thinking?!





My life has been richer and fuller b/c of these lovely ladies. One of my favorite memories growing up was when people would come up to my mom and ask her, "How did you end up with a blonde, a brunett and a red head?" She would just smile and say, "I'm very blessed." Annaliese Robin and I would always give each other a little smile.

Some random pics

We got a call from our old pal James Maxwell. He was in OKC on business and thought he'd come by and say hi. We had a wonderful visit. James is our Sunday School teacher from Joelton TN. He is a such a great teacher that it was hard for us to find another teacher we enjoyed as much at our new church. We finally did, but we will always miss James's teaching. (not to mention his fun New Zeland accent)








These are some of my dance student from church. They had a talent show at their school and performed a beautiful dance that the previous teacher choreopgraphed. I was so proud.












Here is a picture of me and my blonde headed daughter at our Super Bowl party. (I like this picture b/c I don't have a double chin in it)












This is Haven the day after our Super Bowl party. She looks kind of rough. Must have been some party!!!
(Actually, everyone left at half time) I was in my pajamas by 7:45 that night. That's my kind of party. Short and sweet.








Soon and very soon I will get to post a picture of my brand new niece. Hannah Rochelle Davis.

Forever and a day

OK, so, I haven't posted in forever and a day! So, so sorry.
Here's a quick update.


1. We had ANIMAL RESCUE in our yard a few weekends ago. A racoon had injured himself and was stuck in our back yard. Andrew called animal control. They couldn't catch him and he ran up in a tree. He was so sleepy and hurt that I knew he would fall out any second. Eventually, he did fall. We called animal control again. He wasn't in our yard any more, so we weren't sure if they came to get him or not. Later that night Boomer was barking at something outside. When I turned on the light, my racoon had returned. He was staring right at boomer from the other side of the door. I watched him walk around and around in our yard. He was definetely feeling better and walking better. The next morning he was gone. I was a little sad, but thankful that he was ok. (Plus, racoons aren't a good thing to keep around our house when you have little kids and a pug) The animal control lady said he wasn't rabbid, but still. When the kids see pictures of him they say, "Watch out he bites!" (Aren't you proud Grani?!) :)

2. Andrew's birthday.

Andrew turned 28 on the 8th. I had a special dinner planned for him on the 7th, but he had to work late. The 8th was a Wednesday, so the kids and I went to Choir. When we came home we had ice cream. Thursday was "Dancing With the Stars" so we couldn't go out to eat till Friday.

On Friday the kids went to Grandma and Grandpa's and I took Andrew out to eat. It was a really nice restaraunt. They sat us by the fireplace. They even gave us a surprise appitizer and a surprise dessert. We also had taken Boomer to the vet earlier that morning. He was having his teeth cleaned. They ended up having to pull 4 of his teeth! (Good thing Andrew's birthday money came in right when Boomer had dental problems!!)After dinner we picked up Boomer and the kids and went home.

3. Yesterday was Valentines Day.

Daddy suprised us with flowers, balloons and stickers on our car. Haven suprised us with an eye that was matted shut. Doesn't she look pitiful? So, we had breakfast with grandma and grandpa. (grandma wore her special heart shaped valentines ear rings.) The kids got some cute Valentines. Then Haven and I went to the doctor. Thankfully, it's just a cold in her eye and she looks and feels better.

The kids had enjoyed a visit from Grandma, Grandad, and Grandmama on Saturday. They got cute little bears and candy and got to go out to eat at AppleWoods. Yummy!

Uncle Daniel and Aunt Christy sent the kids some more Valentines which they loved.

Gibson and Haven also got a package today from Grani and Papa. They loved what they found inside.

A whole bunch of Wiggles Valentines and two cute giraffes. They also got a cookie that looked like Curious George.

I think they really enjoyed Valentines Day.

The only other update I have is about my sister-in-law and her husband. They might be really close to adopting a baby girl. Whenever that happens I'll put pictures of her on my blog.

fun at the lake and andrew's award

These bigger pictures were taken by Gibson during our stay at Texoma. He did a pretty good job!
















When Andrew wasn't playing bass for this church retreat, we were out walking in the forest, (or Jungle according to Gibson) looking for Tigers and snakes. They had a pretty cool trail with lots of activities for the campers.












Also, last night was an awards banquet for Dell. Andrew was Rep. of the Quarter. I got to dress up and have a fancy dinner without children!! It was fun.

Christmas Vacation & Haven's birthday

Happy Birthday to my 2 year old. She has a dreaded December birthday. Two days before Christmas. So, it's my job to make sure her birthday is special. I think our whole family succeded this year!!











She had one during the day the week before we left. She had another one later that same day when Oma and Opa came to trade cars.



To celebrate baby Jesus's birthday, our small group from church went to a nursing home to sing songs and entertain the residence.
Haven only had one job. To represent the Broncos who were playing that day. She got to wear her Bronco cheerleader outfit.

Andrew played his guitar and sang, "Mary Did You Know." Gibson stood up there with him. He looks like he is worshiping, but actually he was staring at the light and then closing his eyes because it was too bright!

Friday afternoon we left for Little Rock Arkansas. We stayed the night in a hotel and left the next morning for Joelton.

We got a little bit of sleep and headed for Grani and Papa's house.



After we arrived, (and after we cleaned Gibson up from his car sickness) we headed for Chuck E. Cheeses for another birthday party. (This makes it 3)

We had fun with Grani and Papa and Aunt Christy and Uncle Daniel. Some friends from Clarksville also came.






















Christmas was fun at Grani and Papa's house. Papa read baby Jesus's story.
Then we opened presents. The kids had a cowboy theme to their gifts. They got cowboy hats, cowboy boots and little horses to ride. They even got a Teepee to chase indians into.


















Of couses there was some artwork to be done. the kids had a blast. Haven got some green the color of this sentence in her hair, but Aunt Christy got it out.







Off to Arkansas!!

They had fun with their Oma,Opa, Aunt didi, Aunt robin, and Aunt annaliese.

Here they are with thier Aunt Robin at the fish Hatchery. We saw teeny tiny trout and GREAT BIG trout.

We also went to feed the ducks. These are the ugliest ducks you've ever seen, but they are all near and dear to my mother's heart. Gibson got some bread into the lake. Haven threw most of her's on the ground.

Here's Gibson sporting his new boots. He and haven wore thier boots for days and days. He even put them over his footed pajamas!

And here is another birthday party for my daughter. We had yummy cake and cherry pie. She got a very cool stroller/car seat for her babies.







Haven helped open all the presents Christmas Eve. Bernard enjoyed spending time with his cousins. (Bernard is the green little boy who belongs to my Aunt) In case you didn't know.







Christmas day we head back to Oklahoma. We had fun with family there for the next few days...... AND..... of course, another party for Haven!!








The kids couldn't get enough of their cousin Baby Issac. There was lots of huggin and kissing.

One of the best parts of this traveling Christmas was that I got to kidnap my baby sister Annaliese for a few days. She was such great help and fun to talk to. (I can only talk about Dora and the Wiggles for so long) The kids had such great fun with her. (They were alot cleaner when she was here b/c she gave them a bath every night. One night she rocked them both to sleep and was stuck until I came to help her.