Category Archives: Adoption

7th Gotcha Day

Posted on January 25, 2013 by houseofsmooches

Today we celebrate the 7thanniversary of Carlos and Jeremiah’s arrival home.  It was a good day……actually it was an amazingly calm day.  Carlos specifically asked for tacos and Jeremiah picked out the dessert…….cupcake brownies with chocolate icing……death by chocolate anyone!?!? During … Continue reading →

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Segregation No More

Posted on December 16, 2012 by houseofsmooches

This morning on our way to church I sat in the middle seat of our van so I could feed Jadyn her oatmeal…..she slept in a bit and missed breakfast.  After she was done eating, she reached over with her … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 29

Posted on November 29, 2012 by houseofsmooches

  Day 29:  I am thankful for my little family.  For years I longed for God’s blessing of children to make our family more “complete” and in just 6years look at His blessing to us!  I am thankful and amazed … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 25

Posted on November 25, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Day 25:  I’m thankful for the wonderful people that God has brought into our lives because of adoption.  And today I especially thankful for Mama Renee and Papa Jim!  They care for and love tiny babies that are waiting for … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 17

Posted on November 17, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Day 17:  Today is a special day……today marks the official completion of Jadyn Hope’s adoption paperwork!!  Can we all say a collective YIPPEE!!  Sweet baby girl’s social security card arrived in the mail today! No more paperwork for this princess. Praise God … Continue reading →

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My girls

Posted on October 7, 2012 by houseofsmooches

I love my two sweet daughters.  I love that they are as different as night and day!  Natalie is shy (most of the time) and Jadyn is outgoing as they come!! Natalie is content to sit and play for hours, but … Continue reading →

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Brothers

Posted on October 2, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Ben sat beside me on our second flight home from Colorado in August.  As we were taxiing down the runway for takeoff from Atlanta to Greensboro there were two TransAir planes in from of us, both with big “A”s on … Continue reading →

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Jadyn Hope — One Year Old

Posted on July 24, 2012 by houseofsmooches

One year ago today an adorable little baby with rosebud lips and black curls came into the world.  She was born to a beautiful, selfless mama……a mama who could not provide for this precious baby.  A selfless mama who chose … Continue reading →

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Birthmother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2012 by houseofsmooches

 Today is Birthmother’s Day.  And all day I’ve been thinking about Carlos and Jeremiah’s birthmom.  All day I’ve been thinking about Natalie’s birthmom.  And all day I’ve been thinking about Jadyn’s birthmom.  I’ve never met these three beautiful women.  I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Jadyn

Posted on February 3, 2012 by houseofsmooches

On Monday I took Jadyn in for her 6 month well baby check-up. Her doctor was amazed at how well she is doing and said over and over (I think about 10 times) what an amazing baby she was and … Continue reading →

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