Monthly Archives: November 2010

Adoption Story

Posted on November 30, 2010 by houseofsmooches

In honor of November being National Adoption Awareness Month I wanted to share an adoption story written by my nine year old son Carlos.  I’ve taken a picture of what he wrote and left for me on our front porch … Continue reading →

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Who Dat?

Posted on November 29, 2010 by houseofsmooches

This morning Ben was keeping me company in the bathroom while I was getting ready for the day.  Right after breakfast I sent the big boys upstairs to clean up their room, make bed and collect their laundry.  We’ve nicknamed … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness

Posted on November 24, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Well it appears that I have enjoyed 32 Thanksgivings and so I thought it would be appropriate (and very fun) to list 32 “things” that I am thankful for this year!  But my list has a twist…..don’t you love the … Continue reading →

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Hilton Head — Part 7

Posted on November 23, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Just had to share one final picture!    PS……yes that is my husband!  Just an updated model, hehe

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Hilton Head — Part 6

Posted on November 22, 2010 by houseofsmooches

    Ben Not really a new revelation, but my little Ben-boy is the sweetest 2 year-old EVER!  Ben has had such fun at the beach.  He loves jumping the waves and playing in the sand. Ben provided the best quote … Continue reading →

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Adoption update!!!!!!!!!

Posted on November 17, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Fully cooked!  Yep, that’s what we are…..9 months of waiting…..as of today.  Hard to believe actually.  How is it that time can seem to whiz by and drag all at the same time!?!?!? Honestly there’s no update….nothing has changed since … Continue reading →

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Hilton Head Island — Part 5

Posted on November 16, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Natalie Has been the most shocking revelation.  My tiny little girl is SUPER competitive when riding bikes.  She literally races with Jeremiah and Kia and gets so mad when they reach the end point first.  She just flies on that … Continue reading →

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Hilton Head Island — Part 4

Posted on November 15, 2010 by houseofsmooches

I had good intentions of blogging WAY before now, BUT……….  (and right now I’m uploading 34 pictures….it’s so hard to choose!!)   Jeremiah Jeremiah has no fear!!  That boy is amazing in the water!  He and Kia (his cousin who … Continue reading →

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Hilton Head Island — Part 3

Posted on November 11, 2010 by houseofsmooches

** Edit 11/15/10 — more pictures added to this post!! I’ve leaned a few things about my kids while on vacation these past weeks………it’s fun realizing new things about your children. So I’ll start with Carlos! He LOVES to fish. … Continue reading →

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Hilton Head Island — Part 2

Posted on November 9, 2010 by houseofsmooches

  I have found that the beach is so healing.  The constant rolling of the waves, the salty breeze, the sand, the warm sun……I think God created these things to sooth our frazzled souls.  There’s just something amazing about seeing … Continue reading →

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