Gotcha Number 2

Our first glimpse of you

Two years ago today in an orphanage in China, this beautiful little girl with a brave heart was placed in my arms. We knew we loved you before that day, but nothing could prepare us for the love that we felt in that moment. It didn't matter that I didn't give birth to you, I loved you just the same. You turned your daddy's world upside down, and in just a few hours, I knew he would never be the same. Its my hope for you, that you never have any doubts, fears or worries. God's perfect plan took place that day, you are where you belong, this is your FOREVER home, and you are our baby girl.

You gave your daddy the first smile, and you closed your eyes for the first time for a nap safely in your daddy's lap

One Year Gotcha Day 2009

2 Year Gotcha 2010

It was my plan to have Chinese like last year,however the dear hubby thought differently. We had steak in stead, and I actually had all 4 of my kids there. I am so truly blessed.

The Wedding

Better Late than Never,Right. I'm still waiting to get all the pics from them on a disc......hmmmmm

Anyway, we have the rehearsal pics and some from te wedding.

I wanted a picture of the two of us, as we were getting ready to take the picture, his best man, Cole, shot me wih the air zuka? gun thing, ???? Keep looking, you'll see

Then he wouldnt let me move.

These are air zukas or what ever you call them, they shoot out air

His cousin, Amanda

The Groomsman

Fish (James), Cole, Brandon, Matt, Kyle and PaulPaul

How cool are the cufflinks he made everyone, and Lynds let them wear them. Turned out nice

Thanks so much to my Craven/Compton Family for all thier help.

I guess they are never to old to need their momma, even on their wedding day

My Mother

Mother / Daughter

Hair Time

Grandparents / Paul Ray's Parents

Dancing to Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman

I searched for the perfect song to dance with my baby boy to and this is what I found. I did very well through the song, it was just the two of us, but I cried during the whole ceramony.

A mothers song

Tying little shoe laces

wiping off dirty faces

Are just a couple of things

That a mother will do

Mending a broken heart

Is only a part

Of the care and the love

That I've given you

With a Koolaid smile

an a sparkle in your eyes

I wrap you in my arms

and whisper this advice

Be strong, be kind

Be patient and in time

you'll find out, my son

what true love is all about

Be faithful and be true

Show love in all you do

Then you'll know, just how

you make your mother proud

Now, little boy days have passed

and you've grown up so fast

But in my heart

that little boy will never be far

So on this blessed day

theres so much i want to sa

but above all, I thank God

for the man that you are

With a tender smile

and a twinkle in your eyes

I wrap you in my arms

and whisper thi advice

Be strong, be kind

be patient and in time

You'll find out, my son

What true love is all about

Be faithful and be true

Show love in all you do

Then you'll know, just how

you make your mother proud

You've made your mother so proud

I thought this song was perfect and it sums it all up. My darling boy, I am so proud of the man you have become. I love you always.