Our LIttle David Beckham

Jake has been fascinated with sports from day one! He loves any sport that involves a ball. Looks like we will have many weekends booked with Soccer games in the future.

Pete and the Parrot

After a long day playing in the water, Jake and Daddy take a break to play a game of parrot!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary

A year ago today we flew to Guatemala to bring Jake to his forever home! I often look back on our life a year ago and can't believe we made it through the transition!! At the time, it didn't seem unreasonable. Hectic? YES! But we were on a mission to unite our family.
I am amazed everyday at what a handsome, sweet little boy we have and I feel so incredibly blessed that somehow, from thousands of miles away, this precious peanut found his way into our family. I often think about how many times, while we were in Guatemala, a local would say to me, after realizing we were adopting him and taking him back to the U.S., "he is very lucky." It's been exactly a year having Jake as our little-BIG-boy, I know now, they had it backwards.

We love you Jakey!!

Packer's Practice

Jake and Zach anxiously waiting to leave for LAMBEAU FIELD

Grandpa! Is this really it?? The place my daddy has told me about??? Ah......Lambeau Field!! I'm sooooo excited!!

Uncle Dave and Cousin Abby hit the field

Daddy brings us inside to see the Atrium.

Thanks Daddy! This was everything you said it would be....and MORE!

Our trip to Wisconsin was complete when Pete and they boys attended a Packers practice with Grandpa and Uncle Dave and Abby. The boys loved running around chasing each other. The weather was beautiful so it made the day just perfect!

Balloon Landing

Just a quick glimpse of the Hot Air Balloon that landed in our neighbors backyard. We thought it was going to land in the field behind our house but the wind took it about 4-5 houses away.

The summer nights have been really good. Very few bugs, little to no humidity, and very happy boys playing in the yard! Visitors are always welcome...hurry before the snow comes!!!

Our Trip To The Dells (JUNE)

I have been horrible about posting lately. I will TRY..TRY...TRY my best to get caught up.

We started June off with a visit from my entire family!! Yes, the entire family!! Even my sister from Costa Rica!! It was a LONG....long visit. I love my family dearly, but 17 people in the house was a bit much!! We had a great time and managed to get away to the Dells for a couple days. Pete's family was able to join us which made it extra special!

Jake is talking up a storm and Zach is growing like a weed. They are playing so well together. We have our share of biting and fighting, but most of the time they are the best of friends!

I am staying sane by getting out with some play groups and looking into getting the boys in some activities for the Fall.

Pete just wrapped up the softball season last night. There's not much to say about how well the season went, except.....Thank goodness it's a RECREATION League!!

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