Before you came into my world

To my sweet baby Seth,

Before you came into my world

I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before you came into my world
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.

I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before you came into my world
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.

Before you came into my world
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.

Before you came into my world
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.

Before you came into my world ,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom..
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before you came into my world

But you know what Baby Seth - I am so blessed to call you "My Son" and I love having you in my world. I love you more than the whole world and back. Thank you Jesus for this precious gift.

Sixteen Months today

Today Seth James is 16 months old. Boy they sure grow up way to fast.

Sometimes, I wish I can slow down the growing process so I can enjoy the time when he was smaller.

He is our precious miracle baby and Oh how I love this lil man.

Happy 16 month day baby boy. Mama Loves you more than the whole world and back.

Did I mention these new Milestones

So last week my hubbie, me and Seth went to North Carolina. I went to visit some friends and Herbie went for business. During the four days we were up there, Seth met some milestones. Our friends have wood floors in their home. Well, seth felt pretty confident I suppose in his walking skills and began to take much more steps. One day he even walked like 10 steps or so. I was too happy, he then voluntarily as teaching him how to blow kisses with his hand for many months, decided that he would impress everyone he met by throwing kisses to them at their request. That was so cute !

The last milestone was that on our way back home at the Charlotte airport, we decided to have lunch at Chili's, so I ordered a glass of water and as I placed the straw inside. Seth motioned that he wanted some water. As I placed the straw in his mouth not expecting anything to come out, the little stinker wrapped his little lips around the straw and WHOLA - The water came flowing out right into his mouth. He's been sucking out of straw ever since. My heart swelled with pride watching our little man conquer these milestones in his life.

Well since I am on a bragging role - I am proud to announce that SETH IS OFFICIALLY WALKING - YEP - 15 months later but he is now walking. Can you tell that I am one proud Mama?

Happy Forever Family Day Clip

Seth's 1st Forever Family Day

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Seth's 15th Month Check-up

Now isin't that a smile that will melt your heart. I know it melts mine everytime I look into his eyes.

Today, Seth James is 15months old. Where did the time go. His check-up went well. Doctor says he is doing great, he weighed in at 22 lbs and 13 ounces and he is 30.5" in height. His head is 48" (big head and she said that he has a big IQ and alot of brains) so yayyyy.

Seth's development is good, although he is walking alittle bit she said that if he stands on his own and takes a few steps than that's considered walking and YES he is doing that. I mentioned to her about his climbing abilities. The climbing thing is becoming quite dangerous. Just yesterday, he climbed a little toy table (don't ask me how he got up there) but when I looked Seth was on all fours on this little table and of course seconds later, he tumbled to the hard floor and let out a yiping scream. Then a couple of hours later, he grabbed a big truck that he has placed it right near the coffee table and stood on that to climb on top of the coffee table. Within seconds he came tumbling down again and let out another yiping scream. Seth is a major climber :)

Other than that, his doctor says that he is doing great and he did have to receive 3 shots today, HEP A, The Flu shot & DTAP (not fun - poor baby screamed so much, we were home by 12:00 noon, he fell fast asleep in the car and is still sleeping) Poor Baby !!!! Well that's all for now. I will be posting pictures of seth's forever family day soon !!! Stay in Touch.

NOV. 5TH (SETH'S FOREVER FAMILY DAY)

Yes! Can you hardly believe it, today Nov 5th is our (1) year forever family date anniversary. Seth James is forever ours !!!! You know God always says that their our miracles happening every day, some are little miracles and some our big miracles. Having Seth join our family is a BIG miracle and today we are going to celebrate.

We will be going out to dinner to celebrate his (1st) forever family date with pictures and some yummy dessert. Lord Jesus thank you for this

precious gift that you have trusted us with. May we always live out each

day to honor and glorify who you are and represent in our lives.

I will post some pictures later of our celebration.

Update

Oct. 25 - Our little seth James is now 14 months old. He will be 15 months on Nov 6 and HE IS STILL NOT WALKING -- What the heck is wrong with our little guy. Just kidding, I think his issue is that he is just plain lazy, but still it does not take away from his cuteness. Seth is doing great, a very picky, picky eater. Believe me we are working on it, he says quite a few words. Two word sentences but only once in a while and he is learning both english and spanish. Although, I try to talk to him only in spanish and his older brother talks to him in english until I correct him and tell him to speak to him in spanish. His daddy is the same way, I will catch him talking with him in english and then I rush to remind him to speak to him in spanish. As I really want seth to learn the spanish language, it will benefit him in the future and since we live in America, he will pick up on the english language almost anywhere.

Other than that our little man is doing good. He is growing like a weed. Last doctor's check up he was weighing in at almost 23 lbs but they did not take his height. But he is quite tall (at least he looks it to me). On Nov. 6th, he has his 15mth check-up, I will post his growth on his blogsite. Until then I will leave you with some new pictures. Enjoy !!! Oh and did I mention that he is a climber... Okay well Seth is a climber, he climbs on everything....

DAY 3 of the TETE (Final Day)

Well yesterday was day 3 of sethey not having his binkey. The Binkey/TETE issue is history. Yesterday I actually threw it away. You know it's weird though because even I had a connection with that DAM Binkey. Keep in mind that Seth had that Binkey his whole life for 13 months. He took it from the time he was a newborn in the hospital until just the other day. I have posted about the one time that I lose the binkey at a mall in North Carolina and I had to backtrack every step to find that darn rubber thing.,

But anyways, it is now history and we will move on to the next issue. Thanks for sharing in my story. Peace.

DAY -2 of the TETE Withdrawl

Day - 2



During the day it was a piece of cake with Seth not having his TETE/Binkey, he did not really miss it too much. No downpour cries or fits in fact his behavior was excellent. He is being a super trooper.



Seth normally takes two naps a day - well the morning nap went well - (At the same time I am training him to fall asleep on his own in his crib). I am doing the minutes interval steps, which is you put him in the crib and tell him nite nite & then you walk out, within five minutes, go in twice and secure him and then leave the room, then you do the same for ten minutes and so on and so forth until he understands that he needs to go nite nite.

He is doing great and and things seem to be progressing.

The "TETE" (Binkey)

DAY 1

As much as it breaks my heart - Seth's soothing oral fixation has been taken away. Tonight is Day 1 - I officially took the pacifier away at bedtime around 7:00pm, poor baby cried and cried and cried some more. He was unconsolable and yes pretty much hated me or at least that's how I felt. After crying for about 1 1/2 hrs, I put him on the floor to play with some toys to get his mind off of not having is tete. Around 9:15pm I put him down on our bed & you guessed it, the crying began again, but this time it was less pitched and more winey. After a few minutes, he streched his back (like in an arch position) mama rubbed his belly and Sethey fell fast asleep. We will see what the night has in store for us. Please include us in your prayers. Nite-Nite !!!!! Okay so here is how the night went. Seth woke up at 10:30ish an cried again for about 20 minutes. He finally went to sleep until 2:30 am. He woke up crying again, but this time the cry lasted maybe 8-10 minutes and then he fell asleep until 7:15 .

Some pictures from Seth's birthday

Sethey taking a bite into his cake !!!

Yum Yum !!!

1 Year Later - Happy 1st Birthday Sethey

Taking you back (1) year ago from Today. Happy 1st Birthday Baby Boy

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Who, What and When did this happen

This is our story about Seth James. After pretty much being infertile for it seems like forever, my hubbie and I decided to try Invitro Fertilization back in 2003. Running a 50-50 chance that I could get pregnant, I did. We were over the moon with happiness. Into the fourth month of my pregnancy, we began to endure complications as it seemed that there was a problem with the baby. It turned out after carrying the baby for 7 1/2 months, I had to give birth to our stillborn son, Baby Emmanuel. It was a very long journey for me my hubbie and pretty much the entire family. After struggling with infertility, I finally get pregnant to only lose the baby 7 1/2 mths in the womb. But our faithful God and his infinite plan always carried me through.

Today August 14th, 2006 - I proudly annouce the birth of our new adopted son Seth James. Seth came into this world on August 6th, weighing 7 lbs 11.6 oz and 19 1/2" long.
This domestic adoption was very emotional, again our faith carried us through day in and day out. In the next few post I will go into detail about what this domestic adoption entailed and how life is for us now that our little man is home.

I want to give God all the glory and honor for orchestrating this domestic adoption. For allowing me to be still and listen to your voice even though I was surrounded by many distractions throughout this process. You told me many times to remain faithful to you, to TRUST YOU above all things and that you would do the rest. How blessed we are dear Lord to be able to take all of our thoughts and worries and hand them over to you and you will carry the cross for us as we make our way toward our journey.

I love you Lord more than the whole world and back. Thank you for being my heavenly father, my source of strength and my rock.

Today (1) year later - August 6, 2008

Our precious baby boy turns (one) today, I thank our awesome GOD for orchestrating and delivering our son to us and with the same grateful heart, I also thank GOD for Seth's birth parents, although sethey's birth mother passed away back in 2007 - there is no doubt in my mind that she is with us everyday in spirit. Kacey I thank you for allowing our God to use you in such a powerful way, your spirit lives with us everyday and also with your precious children that you have lefted here on earth. I can't thank you enough for the gift that was given to us and may your spirit live in paradise for eternity.

Sethey HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Baby Boy !!!!! We love you soooooo much ...... pictures to follow tonight. Stay tuned !!!!

Our Baby Emmanuel 5th birthday Today

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies".

Yes today 5 years ago, I was in the hospital working my way to giving birth to our still born son Baby Emmanuel. Although, baby emmanuel is not with us on earth, he remains very close to me in my heart. I know he is in Heaven playing with Jesus and with our grandparents that are up their too. Having to live those difficult moments in our life just continues to remind me of how good our GOD is. Three years later to almost the same day, in GOD's infinite wisdom he created baby seth in another women's body to be delivered to Herb and I on August 6th, 2007. Our precious Lord has given me the best of both world's. I experienced the physical pain of Labor with Baby Emmanuel along with the emotional wounds that came with it, but I also experienced GOD's Glory during that entire time. Our Jesus never ever left our side, he was walking with me every step of the way, along with our precious Blessed Mother. And then, three years later he blessed us with Baby Seth - who's birthday is tommorrow. I could not ask for anything more.

Someday my precious son we will all be reunited in Heaven and there will be nothing but joyous laughter for the rest of our lives. I love you so very much baby emmanuel and I carry you in my heart every single day of my life.

Today, I will light a candle for you - please continue to be our angel in heaven and to be the beacon of light that we all need here on earth. I love you my precious boy.

Love your Mama !!! Happy 5th Birthday

More Baby Einstein Magic

And this is why Seth is having a Baby Einstein Party. Enjoy the video.

Little Man modeling for Carters Online

Seth's modeling agency approved the pictures that we took modeling Carter's clothing line. To my surprise I submitted a picture of him drooling everywhere and that is the one they chose.

If you go to www.fashionforkidsonline.com click on catalogue then Rompers-bodysuits you will see Seth in action.
Too Cute !

Our little man is a model - written by a proud Mama !!!

Cute Updates

The picture above have complete meaning let me explain. The one of Seth playing in the garbage, well it's exactly that. This child loves to roam though the garbage. And the one of him in the sink, well that was today. Seth had a major CACA spill everywhere so there you have it. Enjoy the pics.

As I haven't blogged or updated in awhile - Sethey Poo is doing great. This month he has rapidly discovered new and exciting things. He finally learned how to grab the railings of his crib and pull himself up, now it's like excersise for him. The moment I place him in his crib he grabs the rails and up he goes. He then looks around for anyone to engage in his discovery and then he follows through with a contagious laugh, too cute. He is now practically running in a crawling position, he latches onto anything he can get his hands on and he pulls himself up. Today actually he began to take small steps as he grabs on to anything he then begins to walk sideways. It just amazes me how the human body does things by instinct, pretty amazing. He is continuing to grow, although I am not happy about his eating habits. He is just giving me all the trouble in the world when it comes to his food intake. As he is very particular with what he likes and if I try and force him to eat it, he then gags until he throws up so if anyone has any suggestions, feel free to bring them my way, but all in all he is a happy baby. He continues to bring so much happiness into my life, I could not imagine my life without him. Thank You Jesus.

Updated pixs of Seth and his new haircut

Mama and Seth taking a
picture at the Beach Sethey on the Sand Seth's new Haircut
Check out his short hair cut
Just Chillin

One Big Family

Making memories with Julia & Billy

Yesterday we took a trip to N. Ft Myers so Seth can meet one of his big brothers Billy and his older sister Julia. We had such a wonderful time, it was so great being able to follow what you feel in your heart and just witness such happiness and love. Ever since Seth was born, I have always felt that he is our miracle baby and how we are so blessed to have him in our lives. God used Seth's BF and BM to give us this gift that we so desperately wanted and could not have on our own, however, in the beginning of this adoption (and I'm sure any adoption for that matter) there tends to be fear and anxiety, the fear of the unknown, the birth family, the health, the unsureness of things. So many things pop into your head when you are dealing with adoption, but at the same time it is one of the most beautiful and rewarding gifts that one can experience. One of the things that I always prayed about was dealing with the birth family. One of the conditions that we went forward with a domestic adoption was that we both felt that it had to be a closed adoption (again being captivated by fear). Fear of what? That someone might try and take our baby boy. The truth is that YES I have been captivated but guess what not by fear. I have been captivated by the Love of Jesus Christ and by the grace and peace that he gives me. I have been captivated by his word and by his promise. The promise that when he gives us a miracle or a gift that he never takes back what he gives us. My heart has become so broken in HIM and my eyes have become so open in HIM that I not only feel and know that we have been blessed with a miracle baby boy but we have also inherited another family. By the blood of Jesus, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ (even if your not a follower) we are still brothers and sisters in Him, our family has also inherited Seth's birth family - we are one in HIM. And that my dear friends is what moved my heart and opened up a window so that Seth can not only know about his birth family but also be a part of them. As I sat in my upper room praying, praying, praying about allowing seth to know his brothers and sisters, the Lord revealed something to me. This is baby seth's blood relatives, I the Lord have given Seth to you and your family and you have inherited a new person in your family, why not give Seth that same opportunity. I did not want to have to live knowing that Seth's birth brother and sister could have been a part of his life and I took that away from him. My heart swelled with pride yesterday when I was able to witness the love and happiness that glowed from Seth's relatives eyes. Not only from his brother and sister but also from his grandfather and grandma. Life is a circle my friends, the love that is given to us we must not keep for ourselves but pay it forward to the people that cross our paths.

Kacey - if you are watching from heaven, I promise to always love your little boy and to allow him to be a part of his siblings life. May the light of Christ always be with you and thank you for this precious gift that you gave us before you left this earth. Your purpose was complete - you joined two more families together and for that I will always be thankful.

Modeling???? Yep Seth is an Official Model

As the header of this blog reads, YEP, seth is an official model. Today in the mail we received Seth's first online modeling package. His first modeling assignment was for Carters. A very cute light green outfit that was sent to him to begin his porfolio. Once these pictures have been taken I would need to download them into his website. Once these pictures have been approved, the modeling agency will provide me with the wedsite address where we can view Seth modeling the clothing. In addition, he will also be viewable in the talent scout database receiving the exposture needed with the potential to receive requests for additional modeling jobs. I am so excited.

Stay tuned, once I have these pictures in order I will post them to the blog.

9 month check-up

Our little man turned 9 months old on May 6th. Today he went to see his doctor for his 9mth check-up. All is well. Our little man is weighing just shy of 20lbs and is 29" long. He is in the 75 % percentile in the growth charts and the doctor says he looks super. He is already crawling and moves all over the place. He is standing and has pulled himself up, YEAH !!! We have been working on that. Thanks to his AYI who came over and gave him some occupational therapy. Out little guy will soon be riding bike with his mama - the picture that you see of his helmet on is for our bike ride that we do together on mama's bike. He looks like a little midget (but so precious). The swimming classes are going well. He is not a happy camper when mama dunks his head under water but he deals with it. My first mother's day with our little man and my older son was wonderful. We woke up headed to mass, had brunch and then went to the zoo with the rest of the family. It was great, we had a fun time but very hot. We ended our evening at my sister's home, put all the kiddos to sleep and went swimming in the pool with the older kids. It was a wonderful day and evening.

Swim Video # 2

Videos of Seth's First Swim Class

Seth's swim Class Session # 1

More Teeth

Okay so as much as I want to say that this is Seth's set of teeth, there not. But today's development is that Seth's two upper teeth have broken through his little gums. Poor thing. About 10 days ago he was so fussy and cranky and now I think looking back his teething is what must have been buggin him.

Checking and rubbing his gums today, I found that his one upper tooth is already out and the other one is well on it's way.

He does kinda look like this little person to the right... Very Very Cute.

Our Sethey Poo is growing up too fast for words.

Seth's bath time

This was taken during today's bath session. He has a funny little personality.

Latest Video of Sethey

Here is an MPEG that I took of Sethey being totally silly. Hope he makes you laugh as much as he made us laugh. Enjoy !!!!

Today Seth James turns 8mths old

Today Seth James turns 8mths old. It's so hard to believe how fast the months are flying by. Before you know it will be time to plan his 1year birthday. Let me share all the new things that Seth has accomplished this month.

• He rolls over continously from front to back


• He rolls over continously from back to front


• He is now sitting up


• He pulls himself forward in a sitting position


• He holds his bottle and juice cup all by himself


• He recognizes most of his family members


• He raises his arms up to you when you go to carry him


• He gets up on his arms and knees and begins to rock himself


• He moves all over the place

AND DRUM ROLL PLEASE ---- THIS WAS TAUGHT TO HIM BY HIS MAMA

• While he is sitting with his Mama in her chair at work (behind me I have a picture of Jesus; Well when someone ask him "Where is Jesus"? He looks up at Jesus and starts to smile and laugh. OH YEH !!!!! GOD is good all the time. "Ask and it shall be given to you". Thank You JESUS !!!

Seth you have brought sooo much happiness into my life these past 8mths, You make me laugh, cry, smile and just be in awe of you. I spent late hours of the night just watching you sleep and I am filled with so much pride when I see you accomplish things ar your young age. I giggle with you as I watch you play in the bath, and then my heart swells when you grab my cheeks and just want to be carressed. I love you soooooo much, and I thankg God everyday for you. You are our miracle baby !!!!! love you, mom.

Conversation with God

I associate this story to maybe what could have happened before Seth came to be ours. God is such a miracle worker. What would my life be without him. I don't ever want to know. Thank You Jesus for being so BIG in my life. For being my creator, my savior, my rock in which I stand and also for being the pilot of my life. I love you sooooo very much and I thank you for loving me the way you do.

Stay tuned for an 8th month update on Seth: April 6th.

A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?

God said, 'Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.

The child further inquired, 'But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.

God said, 'Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy.

Again the child asked, And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?

God said, 'Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.

And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?

God said, Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.

Who will protect me?

God said, Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.

But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.

God said, 'Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, 'God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.

God said, 'You will simply call her, 'Mom.

7 Month Update

I know that I have not posted for a while, I don't even know if anyone out there in Cyber World even reads this or not but that's ok it's all for Seth anyways. Seth's 7 month update went good. He continues to grow and develop on a daily basis. Seth is measuring at 27.5" and was weighing on March 7th, almost 18lbs. Yes he is getting so big so fast. Mama pretty much has him on his routine and when we get out of the routine, boy is it hell for me. Seth LOVES his structure, he takes two naps a day. Usually wakes up between 6-7am, he takes his bottle and goes back to sleep until about 8:30ish. We then head to work, were he plays for alittle while with all his toys or watches his baby Einstein videos then he takes his morning nap around 11:00. After he wakes up, he eats homemade food that his po-po makes for him and then after he eats, he get's cleaned up, plays for alittle while and then he takes his afternoon nap. He takes his bath between 5-6pm, watches his videos at home and then around 8:00pm he is out for the night. Seth has always been a great sleeper, he sleeps through the night and when he wakes up between 6-7am, I rise to a beautiful smile creeping up at me from his crib. We are thankful everyday for his birthparents and truly blessed for having our miracle baby. Thank You Jesus!

Seth knows how to shake !!!!

Okay so seth learned how to sign "Mama" but he was also taught by his brother how to shake it. Check out this video. Enjoy !!!

Communicating With My Little Man

When Seth was about 4mths old, his doctor told me to buy the baby Einstein video called First Signs and have Seth repeately watch it. Well I did buy the video and he's been watching it and so have I. Together we have learned all about the world of signing (sign language). His doctor told me that if we exposed him to sign language at about 4 mths old, then by the time he was 8 mths old, that he would be communicating with everyone by signing, since at 8mths, they are still quite young to speak. Anyways, I have been teaching him the basic sign language, mama, daddy, milk, eat, drink and so on and so forth, but I have been really, really, really agressively teaching him how to sign "Mama". Well, all that hard work finally paid off. Today, my boy was sleeping and when he awoke, he opened up his eyes and I was right next to him and when I look, my baby boy was signing "Mama". I was sooooo excited, I signed back at him and repeatedly said "Mama, Mama" and all he did was sign and give me the biggest smile ever, almost like the one in this picture. Of course, after all the bragging I did to my family especially to my hubby, I then all of a sudden see Herbie in the corner carrying Seth, and signing "daddy", it was quite funny but very cute. Another milestone, I am just lovin this thing called motherhood. Thank You Jesus !!!!

Pictures from North Carolina

Me and My Three Men

Our North Carolina Vacation

Last post I made was about our drive to North Carolina and I shared alittle bit about our friends and the incident at the mall with Seth's pacifier. Well we finally made it up to the Beech Mountain on Friday 2/15 - it took us about 2.5 hrs. We left at 9:15 and made it to the restaurant were we met Herb's sister and her hubby and all the kids about 12:30ish. Upon arriving to the mountains the temperature was about 50 degrees, not much snow. The ski hills had snow but that was about it. I did take some cute pictures of us in the snow. Around 2:00ish we checked into the condo, a very nice 3 bedroom condo with a beautiful view of the mountains and the trees. On tuesday it finally snowed, everyone was so excited, we went out and took lots of pictures, had the opportunity to bundle up and set the fireplace and just shared family time. It was really really nice.

Yesterday, Wednesday 2/20 it was my sister in laws birthday, My nephew Shawn and his girlfriend elyssa baked their mom a cake which was yum yum and also cooked dinner for all of us. Since it was pretty cold during the day, I'd say it must have been about low 30's we cranked up the fireplace and made smores (yummy yummy - Hershey's kisses and marshmellows all melted inside the graham cracker).

Today is 2/21 and it is Barrel's birthday (I did learn that Barrel means Barry in Hebrew) and I just love that name so - with that being said, I will now start calling Herb's brother in law barrel instead of Barry) anyhow I am digressing, going back to Barrels birthday, we had planned to go out to dinner tonight for his birthday but their is a storm that is supposed to come in the afternoon and we just don't want to be on the road with the slick ice on the roads at that time, so we have decided to stay indoors and the kids voluntered to cook again but this time they are going to make chicken teriyaki (yum yum).

Other than that everything has been wonderful. We have had alittle snow (which is better than nothing) but we are so grateful that we have been able to spend a week with our family. More memories have been made and tucked away in our hearts.

Thank you Janette and Barrel for inviting us to spend this week with all of you.

North Carolina Trip

Here is a picture of Seth and Madison at the Concord Mall in Davidson NC.


Here are some pictures from our trip so far in North Carolina.

We finally began our road trip to North Carolina on Tuesday morning Feb 12th. We finally left the house around 9:00am and got on the road. Holly Cow, I never realized how much you have to pack for a baby. Seth has (4) large duffle bags filled with clothes, shoes, food, formula., play pen, bath tubs, I can go on and on. It truly was a mission to load the car with all of these items. Anyhow, we made it to davidson, North Carolina in about 12 hrs. We could have made it faster but with Seth we had to stop about 3 times for diaper changes and his food. But all in all it was not a bad road trip at all. Seth did wonderful, he was a trooper. He napped, eat, watched his baby einstein video's and then did more napping and he was just jolly. He actually did better than what I expected which was great.

We are spending a couple of days with some friends of ours and then Friday morning heading up to the mountains to meet with Herb's family that is also vacationing with us. When we got to davidson NC, it was about 9:00pm and it was in the 30's. Last night the weather was dropping in the 20's and the local news stated that the weather in the mountains were in the teens. It's going to be freezing up there.

Today, my friend and I and her 18mth old and sethey poo went to the mall to do some valentine day shopping, that was pretty fun. It was an outlet mall and the sales were great, I bought seth tons of clothes, like he needs more for a total of $35.00. Turtle necks .99 and a snow bib and another snow outfit for $7.00, the sale was too great to not purchase anything. I could not hold myself back.

I have to share what happened to me at the mall today with Seth's pacifier. From the beginning I did not want to give him a pacifier, I hate them and I think they are sooo not clean (no matter how much you wash them) but anyhow, because of the oral fixation that babies need and also the fact that a pacifier reduces the chance of SIDS by 80%, I figured I would deal with Seth sucking on them. Anyways, we walk into Carters and Seth is in his stroller, I was there maybe about 45 minutes, keeping and eye on the pacifier that Seth had, all was good, I continued to shop, we cashed out left carter's and went into the Disney store, by this time Seth is getting hungry and sleepy, so I look for the pacifier and it's no were to be found, I take seth out of the stroller, check his clothing, take out all the bags, by this time everyone in the store including seth was looking at me as I am frantically looking for this piece of plastic that this child of mine sucks on in order to go to sleep. I could not find it anywhere, I wave down my friend and tell her that I lost Seth's pacifier and I was going to have to back track my steps to see if I lost it on the way to the disney store. I ended back in Carters looking all over the floors frantically and it was no were to be found. I thought oh my it's not going to be fun to have to train seth all over again with a different pacifier, i've tried that already and he just does not take any other one. So as I am getting ready to leave the store, I go to the register (line is full) I cut through the line and there's like 4 cash register's, so asked one of them if anyone had found a pacifier, the girl on the end tells me, "Oh yeh I found one but it's in the garbage" I looked at her like if she was talking about a million dollars and I said, it's ok can you give it to me, I will wash it really good.

Low and behold, the pacifier was recovered and life was good for me again. May everyone have a lovely Valentines Day.

6 month update

On Febuary 6th, sethey poo turned six months old, I can hardly believe it, these kids grow up so fast. I took seth in to the doctor for his 6 mths vaccination shots. He got all of his shots and he also cried bloody murder, poor baby. It breaks my heart when he cries too the point that he turns purple (literally) and tears are rolling down his cheeks :(

But anyways, he is weighing just shy of 17 lbs and he is 26" long. The doctor says he is doing well. He now drink 3 - 4 bottles and day and eats his homemade food that his po-po makes for him, all in all he is doing great.

He takes 2-3 naps a day, loves to watch baby einstein videos (he LOVES the puppets) takes his bath between 5-6pm and is out for the night by about 8:00pm. He is a wonderful baby and we truly are blessed. THANK YOU JESUS !!!!

The Story about a Penny & God

There is so much truth in this story - and this is the reason why I wan't to share it on Seth's blog. During Seth's entire adoption process from the very beginning until this very day - we have had to walk blindly by faith and TRUST IN GOD'S plan for our life when it came to this adoption. I am so glad we did, because had we have gone on our what if's and fears, today we would not be holding the precious gift that our Good Lord had for us.

Thank You Jesus for your perfect plan in our lives. I Love you, much !!!! me.

A Penny & the Truth

Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house.
The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely. As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment. Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny. He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny?

Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value. A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?"Look at it," he said. "Read what it says." She read the words 'United States of America ' "No, not that; read further .

"One cent?" "No, keep reading.""In God We Trust?" "Yes!" "And?""And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it!

God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!"

When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things I cannot change. I read the words, "In God We Trust," and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message!

It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient..

The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross+ 3 nails = 4 given

That's the whole gospel message simply stated.

Remember this: If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring. He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

Have a blessed Day, Peace !!!

First Video Clip of Sethey Poo

One of the many memories of Sethey Poo laughing and giggling.

I have found so much happiness in seeing Sethey Poo laughing, giggling and making memories with me and the rest of the family. He is just a doll and I am sooooo very thankful for this precious gift that we have been given.

Seth - you have brought sooooo much happiness into my life and I am so humbled to call you my son. Love your mama.

A Bear Of A Life

Okay so let me explain how this happened.

Seth's Ayi got a new toy and decided to use Seth as bait to explore.

My poor baby boy !!!!

Update on Sethey Poo

Well once again, here I am praising and giving God all the Glory because Sethey Poo is on his way towards recovery. Yesterday, I took Seth to the doctor and she said that Seth's chest and lungs were all clear. The doctor also had me decrease the amount of times that I give him the nebulizer. Now instead of every
4-6hrs it's to be given to him 2x a day for the next 3 days and then discontinue the Albuterol treatment.

Seth was also put on a medication called Singular - and that is to prevent him from getting Asthma in the future. He needs to be on that pill for (6) mth, one pill a day, to be mixed with food. Other than that Seth is doing just great.

Blessings to all.

Enjoying the Beautiful Day

As you can see, Sethey Poo is feeling alot better, he still has the coughing of the RSV but it is much better. No more anti-biotics, nor steroids, but he is still getting the neubulizer treatment every 4-6hrs.

Tomorrow, we are off to the doctor's office to get checked up on again. I will post again tommorrow.

Blessings to all,.

Five Month Update

Well besides getting better from RSV - This month has been a milestone for Sethey

Poo. He has discovered alot about his body, let's see - he has discovered his genitals and tries to grab and then stretch (Ouchie), he has discovered that he can grab his feet and then brings them to his mouth, and he has discovered that he can take off his socks. Hmmm, that stripping part (reminds me of one of his cousins) who could that be ?????

Other than that he is just getting cuter by the bits. Today we went grocery shopping and besides the usual of getting stopped by women to say how cute seth is, a man actually stopped us twice and stared at Seth and said WOW !!! look at that face, he will be a chick magnet. The same man stopped me again just minutes later in a different aisle and said to the girl he was with, "Look at this baby - Is he not adorable??? The lady said Awww - he is too cute.

And Seth just loves the attention. He was created by our wonderful Lord and Savior (How can he not be made any more perfect), again I thank my Lord and Savior for this precious gift and I thank Seth's birth parents for loving him that much to give him a chance at life, and also for giving me the gift of motherhood. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!