Six of Us and AEC

I've mentioned in previous posts that six of us in my family are affected by AEC syndrome, which is one of the ectodermal dysplasias syndromes.  The ectodermal dysplasias (ED's) are…

The Adoption Application

As I mentioned, we just sent the adoption application portion of our adoption paperwork. We checked into international adoption, but ran into several road blocks. First of all, I am…

The Adoption Paper Chase

Oh my word, has it ever been busy over here!  Between travel, shocking myself (literally), my baby hitting milestones, and starting the adoption paper chase. I feel like I'm running…

Sweet and Sassy

My youngest niece, Delores, spent the night with us one night last year.  After she put her pajamas on, she climbed up in my bed like she owned it.  She…

2008 NFED Family Conference

My family will be attending the 2008 NFED family conference in Iowa next week.  I have attended family conferences in the past.  But, this year is different.  First of all, I…

Snips and Snails

Snips and snails and puppy dog tails... that's what little boys are made of.  I couldn't resist scrapping this picture of Mister with this snail template from Gloria Val Verde!…

Twofer

You know what a twofer is right?  It's when you get two things for the price of one. My son, Mister, is having surgery next week to repair an inguinal…
AEC runs in our family

AEC runs in our family

My sister, Denyse, and I were often confused as twins when we were growing up.  We're actually a year and 3 days apart (I'm the oldest), but that didn't stop…