Nursery Photo's!

So, I decided that rather than post individual photos of the shower gifts...I will just show you the finished nursery! We received so many gifts and warm wishes for Zack...we are so greatfull to everyone who is offering us support and love in so many ways. We had a great time at our shower and it was a very special day. And, who doesn't love a baby shower where the mom to be can indulge in a couple cocktails!

Below is my favorite photo from the shower...my awesome hubby relaxing with Luke and his older cousin Alaina!

May Update...

Here is Zack's May update...
He is getting so big!

height: 29.53" / 75 cm
weight: 20.72 lb / 9.4 kg
head: 18.31" / 46.5 cm
He has 2 upper and 2 lower teeth.

Zack will be 1 year old on Sunday, June 18th. Chris and I KNOW that it is going to be a hard day for us and are trying to think of somthing to do that day to keep our spirits up. Any Ideas?

P.S. Our Family is throwing Zack a baby shower this weekend...stay tuned for photo's of all the baby booty!

Real

This post is dedicated to real moms.


Every mom who has dedicated her life to raising a child, whether she gave birth to that child or not, is a real mom.

Every mom who has ever given birth to a child, whether they are parenting that child or not, is a real mom.

Every mom who has gone through the strain and pain of a homestudy, dossier, wait for a referral, etc. is a real mom.

Every mom who has gone through the strain and pain of labor and delivery is a real mom.

Every mom who has felt her heart swell so big she thought for sure it would break when she first held her child, is a real mom.

Every mom who has been up all night walking with a crying baby on their shoulder, is a real mom.

Every mom who has the magic power of kissing boo-boos better is a real mom.

Every mom who has ruined a much needed date with her husband because she was so worried about the kids back at home, is a real mom.

Every mom who has licked her finger and then used it to remove ketchup off of her child’s face is a real mom.

Every mom who has cried as her “baby” got on that darned Kindergarten bus is a real mom.

Every mom who has spent countless hours picking up Legos, Match Box cars, Barbie dolls, stuffed animals and crayons, is a real mom.

Every mom who has traded in hopes of her dream car for a minivan (or larger!), is a real mom.

Every mom who has used her shirt as a tissue for her runny-nosed toddler is a real mom.

Every mom who would rather spend an afternoon at the playground with her kids than an afternoon at the mall is a real mom.

Every mom who turns her head when a child calls “Mom!” at that playground, whether it is her child or not that is calling, is a real mom.

Every mom who will cry real tears when she gets a ceramic hand print for Mother’s Day from her child with a poem on the back reminding her that he or she will never be this small again, is
a real mom.

Every mom who gets so worked up when her child is wronged by someone that she makes a “Mama Bear” look tame, is a real mom.

Every mom who has adopted a child of another race, and loves that child so immensely that at times she honestly forgets that she didn't give birth to him or her, is a real mom.

Every mom whose most difficult job in life, most proud achievement in life and most precious gifts in life are the children she’s dedicated to, is a real mom.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the “real” moms.

This is borrowed from the very wise Erin at the amazing Transracial/Transcultural Adoption Blog.

Happy Mothers Day