Monday, March 30, 2015

One Thousand Gifts, 201-210

201. The adorable faces Nora makes while she is sleeping.
202. Four little ones to check on each night, give an extra kiss, pull their blankets close.
203. That I get to be their mama.
204. Four little lives to influence each day.
205. That God's mercies are new every morning!
206. And that His faithfulness never fails.
207. Beginning a new plan for eating well and exercising.
208. The ability to carry and birth three beautiful girls.
209. Nora traveled well on her first weekend trip.
210. A weekend spent with family.

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Annie's Fourth Birthday: Cinderella Celebration

opening presents on her actual birthday
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siblings helping out
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sweet sisters
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Cinderella party time!
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castle cake
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magic wands
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glass slipper cookies
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drink station
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birthday banner
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with Bebe and Papa Rick
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with Mama and Daddy
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so excited about her cake
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blow out the candles
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yum!
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double yum!
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making clocks
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pinata time
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fun with friends
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presents
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Mama Rita
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Papa Gene
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Honey and all her grandbabies
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cousins
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Picture Catch-up

I was cleaning out pictures yesterday and came across these I hadn't shared yet...enjoy!

dress-up is her favorite
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music is his favorite
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being cute is her favorite
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Nora meeting Granny
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and Uncle Andrew!
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the Gent and his Mama and Nora Mae
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Honey cuddles
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Monday, March 23, 2015

One Thousand Gifts, 196-200

196. A wonderful thirtieth birthday spent with those who love me!
197. Spring spring spring spring spring!
198. Colorful birds rapidly depleting our bird feeder
199. The children's fascination with said birds
200. Library books

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Huck's Birthday

I am late getting this post up (and I'm going to get to Annie's birthday party next week), but late is better than not at all, right? ;) Huck celebrated his birthday February 28th and he thoroughly enjoyed his bone and not having to share it with his brothers. He also did not want to cooperate for the camera, so this is the best I got. Huck is our "equal opportunity love bug" dog. He likes almost everyone, especially if they take time to pet his sweet red head. He is our biggest dog and the best with the kids, who adore him. Happy belated birthday, Huck pup!

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Monday, March 16, 2015

One Thousand Gifts, 186-195

186. Family gathered together to celebrate Jacob's adoption.
187. Finalizing said adoption and introducing our son to the world!
188. Extra help from my Nana while I was sick last week.
189. Playdates with new friends from church.
190. Our lovely home to host friends and family in!
191. Little girls dressed up like princesses.
192. Long naps, for my kids and occasionally for Mama, too.
193. Warm weather at last.
194. Spring is springing up all around.
195. Pretty tulips on my dining room table.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Adoption Day!

all gathered together to celebrate Jacob's adoption!
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great-grandparents
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grandparents
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uncles, aunts, and cousins
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listening to the judge
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Uncle Tyler and Aunt Kayla
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the Gent and his brother--resemble each other much?
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everyone is interested in presents!
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Introducing Jacob Everett

We are thrilled (at long last) to introduce our son, Jacob Everett! Jacob was born on May 15, 2011 and joined our family through foster care July 26, 2012. Yesterday, March 10, 2015, was his adoption day. It has been a long journey to this point but we have seen God's faithfulness through each twist and turn. We are so thankful He entrusted us with the gift of Jacob's life!

This is a picture-filled post to catch you up on Jacob's life with us to date. Next post will include the adoption day pictures.

one of his first photos at our home
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baby curls
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riding on Daddy's shoulders
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splish splash
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learning to love Auburn
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sweet baby boy
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that pout
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meeting Santa Claus
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having fun on the swing set
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he loves the sand
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even in his hair
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goofy smile
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playtime
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with Bebe and Papa Rick
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Christmas 2013
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that smirk
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Easter 2014 with Honey and Poppa
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almost three
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with Nana and Papaw
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beach boy
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with Granny
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he's going to be the best husband ever, growing up with three sisters!
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with Mama Rita and Papa Gene
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football with Mama
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Auburn time
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trick or treat
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Christmas 2014
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playing at the park
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our funny Valentine
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he loves being a big brother
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