Hello, everyone~

Life moves so quickly for the Simmons family these days. I have completely stopped blogging because I feel like we have moved on to a new chapter. I still check in and read about the happenings of good friends that we made along the way when I have a free moment. It is incredible to me that the kids have been home for over a year. It seems like they have always been here but in other ways it seems like the trip was just yesterday. Everyone is doing great. The one thing that I will tell you is that adopting the kids has not been without its struggles. You have three little people with very defined personalities. Braeden was such a different story because he was my little baby from day one. I have to say that he still is. He is like my shadow. He very often will choose not to play becuause "I want to stay with Mama." Waverly, Riley, and Rhys have grown so much this past year but it has been ALOT of work. It seems like we have been through many struggles to get them where they are today but we are really happy and love them so much.

Waverly and Riley could not be more opposite. Waverly is a sassy little girl with major attitude and an infectious laugh. She is too funny and is the apple of Shawn's eye. SHe is short and stocky and absolutely precious. Riley is our little mother hen. She loves to help me with everything and loves to tell on everyone. It has been a balancing act trying to keep her from being the 'tattle tale.' She is stunningly beautiful and is definitely going to break hearts. Wow...she really is gorgeous. Rhys is nine and has never been wrong a day in his life. Just ask him. He is fun and energetic but he can definitely test your patience. We have worked with him so much this past year and he is doing good.

Shawn and I are doing well. We leave for the shore on Sunday. Camp starts when we return. Basically we are moving along with life. One day at a time.