Happy 2nd Birthday, Isabella!

I cannot believe my precious little girl is already 2 years old! Wow, even though it has been a wild 2 years it really does not seem that long ago that we woke up on Labor Day with plans to relax and hang out around the house that we got the call to hurry to the hospital...Isa was on her way!

Isa is an amazing little girl! She is so very independent...insists on caring her own backpack to and from school, helps mommy a lot, even helps unload the dishwasher! Don't tell her she's too small...if her brother can do it...she is going to give it a try. She is even doing a great job with potty training already! I think she is very smart!! She is also super silly and loves to dance and sing! Isabella is a very loving little girl and I am so blessed to be her mommy.

Each birthday I am in awe of the couragous, selfless, & beautiful act of love for her birthmom to choose life and us as a family for Isabella. She will always hold very special place in my heart. So again I thank God for her and for His continued blessings each day!

Summer Baseball

Oh how we love summer baseball! Anthony had a great game tonight. First pitch of the game and he hit it to center field for a double. Then near the end of the game he was playing "pitcher" position (coach pitch league) when the ball was hit deep outfield and he ran up to cover second base (wow!) and made an awesome falling catch. No out, foot came off the base, but boy did it look good!

Life with a toddler

So we are officially in crazy toddler years...I can not turn my head on this girl! What hasn't she gotten into in the past week?? Here just one example: Sunday, just before changing into our clothes for church I found her in the bathroom with in new bottle of baby bath wash!
If the house is quiet...I better find that girl...oh my goodness! :)

Happy 7th Birthday, Anthony!

Daddy and I fell in love with this adorable little boy the minute we saw him on May 31, 2004.

Look at him now, seven years later...

I can't believe it!

Anthony is a wonderful little boy. He loves his family. He is a sweet big brother. He is very athletic and enjoys playing baseball, basketball, soccer, football. He has fun being outside with his friends, is very happy riding his bike, playing star wars, building Legos and fishing with his grandpa. 

 For all that life has brought our way in his short seven years, Anthony has taken it in stride and added to his character many traits that make this momma proud. I trust that God has big plans for this little guy and I ask that you pray that I lead and guide him toward the right path. He is so precious to me! When Daddy and I were extremely excited to tell everyone about Anthony's birth and adoption we put on his announcement card "Every good and perfect gift comes from above" James 1:17 and as I think on this further it brings to mind two other verses. One from Isaiah 55:8 "My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,' says the Lord. 'And my ways are far beyond anything you could image" and the other from Romans 8:28 "and we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them."                                            

Anthony, We love you with all our hearts! ~Always-Mommy, Isa and Daddy in Heaven                                           

Happy Mother's Day

Easter 2011

Happy Easter from The Christopherson's

We hope the reason for the Easter Celebration remains

an important part of your daily life.

John 3:16

Bike Riding Success!

A smaller bike + a lot of determination 

add in a little encouragement...

what do you get?

Anthony riding a bike without training wheels!

Success! Yea!

Anthony learned how to ride his bike at 

Grandma & Grandpa's house, 

on the same street I learned. Pretty neat!

On the way home Anthony said that 

he knew Daddy was right beside him along the way.

Way to go, Anthony! We are so proud of you!