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The Simmons Six

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Ramblings from a Mom of Four...

O.k. First I have to say a HUGE thank you to Tracie who just brought home her STUNNING baby boy, Abel. She took BEAUTIFUL pictures of the kids and I can't stop looking at them. They are too beautiful. I can't believe how lucky we are.

Next, I want to talk about some feelings I have been having lately. I have been having a hard time. I want so badly for the kiddos to come home. It makes me feel sad and anxious alot. I am really praying to God for patience. I know how very blessed I am every time I look at my adorable little boy. He is getting bigger everyday and I am just in awe of him sometimes. He has become his own little man with SO much personality. I am thankful for him and for my husband. I am thankful for my Mom, who is always so excited and supportive. I am thankful for all of these amazing women that I am meeting through the miracle of adoption. They are each touching my life and for that I am grateful.

I am thankful for so many things and pray for peace in my heart during this time. I pray that my children are happy and loved (I know they are). I pray that my arms will be fuller very soon.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Hooray!

Four special families from our agency were notified that they will be travelling very soon! I am so very happy for them, especially Julie B!!

I have to say that I am really missing my kids today, though. It just seems like it is getting too long. I want to hold my kids.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

A Ride Fit for the Simmons Six!

Today was a big day! We got our NEW car that will snuggly fit all members of the Simmons Six! It is a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER!
Shawn's brother, Kerry, helped us SOOO much with this and we cannot thank him enough!
The dealership (well, Kerry!) even gave us booster seats for the little girls. I looked at them in the back of the new car and my eyes filled with tears! I CANNOT wait for them to come home!!
I will post pictures tomorrow!
Tomorrow we are ALSO painting our little girls' room. We will then just have to buy T's bed and Braeden's NEW TODDLER bed and we will be ready to go!!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Tagged!

O.k. I admit it...I have been seeing these tags on people's blogs and I thought...No one has tagged me...Sad and silly, I know.

Well, Guess what!! I got tagged by the wonderful, Amylynn!!
http://amylynn3-thegoldsteins.blogspot.com/
Who, has the FUNNIEST video of her son who happens to have the greatest name in the world!!

So here goes:

Seven STRANGE things about me:
1. I sing ALOT! I cannot sing, but I still do...ALOT.
2. I like to clean..ALOT. I will find ANY crumb in my house and clean it. I will make my bed while my husband is in it. I will close his closet door before he finishes getting his clothes out.
3. I panic but you would never know it. I have spoken publicly since I was little and people always think I am NEVER nervous, but secretly I AM!!
4. I wear a Halloween t-shirt and socks to bed (that match)at least once a week because they are cozy.
5. I LOVE ice water. I must have it AT LEAST four times a day or I have serious withdrawal. In Guatemala, I risked serious tummy issues for MY ICE!
6. I listen to Laurie Berkner (from Noggin) when Braeden is not in the car. And sing. See above.
7. I open my e-mail in two windows in case one fails to pick up a new message. Yes, only during the adoption process.

Seven things I am passionate about:
1. Adoption. I am IN LOVE with building families through adoption.
2. Family...it is EVERYTHING to me.
3. Loyalty
4. Guatemala and Ethiopia!! I love these places!!
5. Education...two teachers, need I say more.
6. Pretty fragrances...I am obsessed with smelling pretty!
7. Chex Mix...seriously.

Last link in our paperwork chain!!

Well, I have been stressing because we had still been waiting for our FDL! I of course wanted it BADLY because all of our paperwork is arriving in Ethiopia this week and I didn't want any delay!
Praise God!! Today it is here!!! Approval to adopt three beautiful little ones!

Now, REALLY, onto court!!!

Monday, February 4, 2008

Off to Ethiopia!!

We just received an e-mail that our dossier is back from D.C. and is off to Ethiopia with our photo albums and gifts for our children!

I feel so excited and humbled. In a short time, my beautiful children will see pictures of their Mommy, Daddy, and baby brother for the first time. I can't explain how blessed I feel. I dream of holding them almost every night and can't even imagine how I will feel when I am finally in front of them. Adoption is such a wonderful thing!!

Come on court dates!!