One Year Ago Today

One year ago today... When we arrived at the Tokmok baby house, Matthew was waiting outside with the woman pictured here. As we stepped out of our car she helped him wave to us. This picture shows the first time I held him.

Tim's first picture with his son.
This one has been on the blog before, but this was our first family photo. We set our camera up on the desk in our hotel room and amazingly the flash "light show" must have been amusing enough to make Matthew smile a bit. We'll treasure these photos and memories forever.'

I can hardly believe that a year has passed. Matthew may have come from the other side of the earth, but he could not be closer to our hearts now. I'm amazed at God's goodness and His perfect plan for our lives. He choose Matthew for us, us for him, and created a family. We will be forever grateful. Psalm 66:1-3 "Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious.Say to God, 'How awesome are your works!...'"

We'll be celebrating Matthew's "homecoming day" later when Tim comes home from work today. More photos to come...

Cedar Point

Well, keeping with the theme of "two months ago"... Tim's company generously sends their employees to Cedar Point for a day in May. Our day happened to be cold and rainy, but that wasn't going to stop us from enjoying it! :) Matthew enjoyed the rides, and if he wasn't making this silly face...

he was doing this funny thing with his tongue sticking out. I guess rides bring out all kind of funny faces.

We cruised the kiddie areas with friends from Tim's work - Steve, Michelle, and Stephen. And apparently, I'm just as much a kid as I ever was... riding all the little rides! Here are Matthew and Stephen taking me for a wild jeep ride.

Matthew really liked riding the carousel. The horses went up and down, which made it more exciting.

Matthew's first rocket ride!

And soon he was so tired that he fell sound asleep - even in the midst of a noisy arcade. Steve and Michelle graciously watched "sleeping cutie," so Tim and I could get a few rides in too! :)

Birthday Video

Hey Everyone!
Matthew's birthday was almost 2 months ago now, but we were recently given this cute video made by his "Pop-pop" (aka - his "grandpa L."). This is from Matthew's birthday party which took place a few days after his 2nd birthday on Mother's Day weekend. Just for clarification... Matthew refers to both of his grandmas as "Nana." He calls Grandpa L. "Pop-pop" and Grandpa M. "Uh-oh." (This name came out of several games of catch. When Matthew threw the ball to the side, Grandpa M. would say "Uh-oh!" which became one of Matthew's first words and the name he still calls my dad!) Anyway, I hope this post finds you all doing well and enjoying summer!! Here's the video - enjoy...