Been awhile!

I love this picture of baby bear!!! Did you know eating a cracker could be so much fun?
I have not posted in awhile, we have been so busy lately!!!! Baby Bear, papa bear and my woderful doggies keep me on my toes!!! I have been quilty of just reading everyones blogs lately and not posting! How is everyone? For those that read the Bethany forums - well there has been a lot of lively debates lately - huh? Oh who protects their blog with a password -- I have been thinking about this lately? what are your opinions?

Two Best Dogs in the World!!

so in my intro I say I have the 2 best dogs in the world but I realized I have not posted pics of those two lovely creatures!!! We went to the vet the other day and she told me they were seniors now!!! they are only 6 - I can't even think about that! --- they are so awesome and just wonderful with my baby bear!!!!!
I just love my dogs!!! sometimes I think I love them sooo much it is not normal! oh well - I can not help it they are just so loyal and sweet!!!!

Me and My Favorite Girl!!!

So what is going on with everyone? My hubby is out of town, so I have just been hanging out alot with baby bear!!!! She is cutting several teeth and has a cold, so she is a little grumpy!

but we have been big buds lately!!!! We are starting a mommy and me fitness class soon!! I am looking forward to that! so what is everyone else been up to?

An Openly Adopted Child's Legacy

not sure who to give credit for this.... I found it online and really like it! I know some do not like the term birthmom, I just left it that way - I think it is more of a known term.





An Openly Adopted Child's Legacy

Once there were two expectant mothers.
One carried and cared for you beneath her beating heart
She became your Birthmother.
The other carried the hope of you within her.
She became your Mom.
As the days passed, and you grew bigger and stronger,
Your Birthmother knew that she could not give you all you needed after your birth.
Meanwhile, your Mom was ready and waiting for you.

One day your Birthmom and your Mom found each other.

They looked into each other’s eyes and saw a friend.
Your Birthmom saw the life your Mom could give you.
Your Mom saw how much your Birthmom loved and cared for you.

They decided that what you needed was both kinds of love in your life.

So now you have two families,
One by birth, the other by adoption.

And you have a home where you can get:
your questions answered,
your boo boos bandaged,
your heartaches soothed,
And much needed hugs.

And a place where you can find:
answers to your questions,
your image in the mirror,
a part of yourself,
And much needed hugs.

Two different kinds of families
Two different kinds of love
Both a part of you.

My mom's cool....

Mom holding baby bear, getting her face painted at her b-day party!




My mom is cool in her own little ways!!! Really she has come around so much about my relationship with Goldilocks. She does not come out and really say much but it is how she acts.
Not once did she mention anything about the kidnapping in Mississippi by the biological mother, ofcourse now we know the facts - but, before we just knew an adopted baby was kidnapped by bmom. Also she will mention in casual conversation that baby bear in her words is the "spitting image of Goldilocks". I think it is cool. So many people find comfort in the fact that Baby bear looks like our family an they tell us all the time -- I guess to "reassure of that she is ours" - God love 'em - they try! And the way my mom loves and adores her with this passionate type love, she says Baby Bear is her whole heart! My mom has 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 greatgrands, but she has this special realtionship with babybear, she connects with her so well. I can kinda feel her ease with everything, and it makes me happy!

Admiration

I admire so many things about my daughter, really I do! She is only one but she is just an awesome person! One thing I just adore about her, she has very little fear.
She loves everyone and trusts them as if no one will ever hurt her. She waves to strangers and laughs and wants to share with them. She had half of Wendy's in love with her today when we went for lunch! Her smile lights up any room, and it is if she just sees the good in people - so innocent and yet so secure that she can look at me and then explore her world with no concerns for harm. In one way I know this should scare me, and I guess if I thought about it much it would, but I am always there to protect her and just watch her in amazement! I know one day she will see the world very differently, but as for now she helps me see the world through her eyes and let me tell you it is one amazing place to be!!!!!

Birthday fun!!!!!

Today we had Baby Bear's Birthday Party!!! We had a Luau and it was sooo fun!! She loved it and did so well!!! Just wanted to share a few pics!!!!