Just one picture, boys!

I will admit I can be pretty demanding when it comes to pictures, especially on holidays. But I have come a long way! I have conceded to let Camden wear sunglasses due his sensitive eyes and if Jaden is looking at the camera, I am happy. So when I discovered that Todd has kept snapping pictures when I was trying to get a booger out of Jaden's nose, I had a good laugh. These are priceless. I love how Camden's face changes from a big smile to a worried look by the last picture.

Mother's Day 2015

There are no words to describe how blessed I feel to be the momma of these two precious boys. I remember during our journey with infertility when I longed to be a mommy and would wonder if God would ever grant the deepest desire of my heart. I am so grateful that he did. God's plan is definitely better than our ours and his timing is perfect. I love every part of being a mother. It is by far the hardest job I had ever undertaken and at times, I feel like I am failing miserably But thankfully, His mercies are new every morning and He gives grace where I fail. I love these two sweet boys more than I can say.

Time for Tea

Mom invited Sis and I to the annual Mother's Day lunch at Crosspoint. This year was a tea party put on by Royal Celebrations. I am usually not one for what I call froo-froo food, but I actually enjoyed the scones, dainty sandwiches and tarts. I also love spending time with two of my best friends, who just happen to be my momma and big sister. We are so blessed to have the relationship that we do!

My first Mother's Day of two

Happy Mudder's Day

As a little girl, I remember going with my Dad to McDonald's on Mother's Day, so Mom wouldn't have to cook breakfast before church. Eating fast food was a special treat for our little family. I remember telling Todd about how we did this and he decided last year that we would continue this with our family. And of course, this momma didn't mind at all!

Later after church and nap, we headed up to Mom and Dad's for barbeque. We relaxed, tried some hula-hooping, rode the go-cart, played with "caterpillars" and enjoyed some yummy dirt cake! Love spending time with our family! We are truly blessed. 

This Boy's Momma

This Mother's Day, I am feeling the weight of the enormous responsibility of raising our son to be an amazing Godly man(just like his Daddy). At the end of church yesterday, they showed a moving video about moms. Todd and I both teared up as it reminded us of the one Momma we both miss so dearly, Nana Barb. I am so grateful to her for raising an amazing son and wish almost daily that she were here to give me advice on raising Camden. He will be someone's husband and daddy someday... and my words and actions each day are shaping him into the man he will become. That is overwhelming to me! I pray that God will give me the wisdom, strength and grace to accomplish this incredible task and that I will lean on my Heavenly Father when I feel overwhelmed. I love you, Camden Joseph Carter Medley and am so blessed I was chosen to be your momma!

An Evening in the Garden

Mom, Sis and I spent a relaxing Friday night at Crosspoint's annual ladies dinner. Of course, I forgot my camera, so I have to use phone pictures. But I guess bettter than no pictures at all, right? We had a delicious dinner(catered by Andre's who, I might add, also catered our wedding) and were served by the awesome gentlemen of Crosspoint. Our deserts were amazing cake pops and chocolate covered strawberries that also served as table decorations. Then, we were blessed with a sweet worship time by Shannon Wexelberg. She said something that really stuck out to me as she spoke about her and her husband's journey through infertility and then, adoption. She said "God's delays don't always mean God's denials." She also sang a song that she wrote during their ten year wait for a child. This song really spoke to me as we anticipate a long wait for our second adoption.

In the Waiting

Words & music by Shannon J. Wexelberg (BMI)

I’ve tried to be strong

Is there something I’ve done wrong?

Cause I’ve been waiting here so long

You see each tear

As the months have turned to years

For some reason You must want me here

I can see You’ re breaking up my fallow ground

In this season of such barrenness, Lord, I have found

You are in the waiting

In that moment of my life

When my faith and hope collide

While my heart’s anticipating

How and when You’ll move

Oh, that’s when You prove

You are in the waiting too

So, plant Your seed

‘Til it’s living, Lord, in me

Make me all You want me to be

Unveil my eyes

If I’ve exchanged the truth for lies

Give me faith so I can see

The work that You began You will complete in me

I don’t have to understand the place You’re keeping me

You give me water in the desert

You lift me up on eagles wings

So from way up high, I can see my life

From Your view of things

Though I’ve cried out for an answer

I believe that I can say

Thank You, Lord, for every answer You've delayed