I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
Our family is processing a LOT.
And the transition continues.
It is impossible to put into words the emotional stress a family undergoes through an adoption.
Add more than one child and that stress is now escalated.
I don't say this to ask for sympathy or in hopes that you would understand.
I say it because it's truth.
And sometimes I need those reminders too.
And that is OK.
We prayed for this very moment.
For this hard we endure.
While we wouldn't change the "today",
I would be lying to you if I said it was "happily ever after".
But when is it ever really that?
We live in a very broken world.
I am broken.
My husband is broken.
Our children are broken.
Thankful for the One that can hold us all together.
Because I would have drowned had it not been for Him.
And truly, there has been a WHOLE LOTTA LIVING since the boys came home and in the past four months...
Some dear friends gave us their old play set. Can I say how much of a lifesaver this has been? ;)
Countless trips to the grocery stores. These boys may only be 4, but they sure can eat! ;)
Parks, parks and MORE parks!
Oh, and about a gazillion walks as a family. It is one thing we love to do together in the evenings. :)
Too many doctor appointments to count! For reals!!!
The bus stop...this is us EVERY morning. They are little troopers. :)
LOTS of soccer games for sissy. Something new for all of us this year...
Thanksgiving in Nashville.
Friendsgiving at the Reardon's.
THANK goodness it SNOWED! But no snowman this year, although the boys were so hopeful. Maybe next year? :)
Sweet Adeline reading to her little brothers. Love this...
And then loving on Sweet Graham. She really is the best big sister ever. <3 font="">
Our crazy tribe...hanging at Grandma's house.
A very special Christmas this year.
Snodgrass Family.
Mama's Family.
He couldn't get any cuter!
Adeline doing a puzzle with her Great Grandma.
Ads & Em with Granny.
Christmas Morning at home...just our nuclear tribe. The best day of the year.
Everyone had a great time opening gifts.
My favorite was just being together with no agenda...just us.
Mama got to see her old friend K-Mac. Remembering how special friendships truly are...especially ones that last regardless of time and circumstances.
The boys started a half day pre-school program at Lincoln Elementary School. They were super excited!
And we had some amazing family photos - The Snodgrass Tribe is complete.
We Love St. Charles gala....what a FUN night!
We LOVE our PaPa time!
One of the most special nights in our lives...
Adeline got baptized.
And her daddy got to baptize her.
Jen and Mama went to see STING at the Pageant = AMAZING!
Run for 21! Always advocating and supporting our son, Graham and the many others living with Down syndrome!
Dr. Suess' Birthday
Some GIRL time!
Penni's parent's lake house...always an adventure. :)
Celebrating Kayci's birthday
Adeline's first choir concert - Blackhurst Elementary School.
Adeline & her BFF, Tola. Love them!
Special treat to ride in the front seat! Back was FULL! ;)
Nashville ZOO!
Nick, Me, Granny, Renee, Brian
Gotta take this pic - rare for all us to be together these days.
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