It's been awhile since we have updated the blog and we have been busy!

Our 1st Easter as a family was such a blessing. Emma enjoyed coloring eggs and getting dressed up for church. We had a wonderful time with our entire family, both Brian's side and mine got together for dinner.

We had a huge 2nd birthday party planned for our Emma Bear; however, on her 2nd birthday she was diagnosed with Strep :o( and the party had to be cancelled. I was so sad that the tears flowed once the final decision was made. We put together a very small, impromptu birthday party a bit later and Emma enjoyed playing in the water sprinkler much more than she enjoyed the cupcake!

In May we were invited to Lucky Acres for some farm-time fun and breakfast! We had a great time. Emma loved all the animals and playing with the other children. Several other adoption families were there. We are so blessed to be a part of that "family" as well.

Emma is growing so much! She repeats almost everything and enjoys playing, coloring, books, music and Barney- yes the purple dinosaur!! We are savoring each moment with our Emma Bear. God is so good, faithful and has presented us with such a remarkable daughter, we are grateful and love being Emma's Daddy & Mommy!!