The Journey of a Lifetime

Ryan and I have decided to pursue our forth adoption and add another beautiful baby to our family. We couldn't be happier and are thrilled! Join us in our journey in adopting baby Schlenner!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Happy 7th Birthday Gabriella!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where has the years gone? Gabriella had her "Fancy Nancy" girly birthday party on Wednesday! It was a hit!!!! All the girls (and three boys) came dressed-up in their fanciest attire....complete with tiaras and boas, too! Gabriella loved her party and mom and dad were exhausted by 6:00!


I LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture!!!!! Here's Gabriella and Jocelyn posing for a picture....
These girls are definately going to be breaking some hearts on day!
This is Gabriella's "prince" or best buddy, Patrick! He is the sweetiest and nicest little boy! But, if you look closely at the picture you can see Jocelyn!!!! She is also in love with Patrick...and always seems to be wherever Patrick it! It just makes me giggle!
And.......well.....what can you say.............IT'S A FANCY NANCY PARTY!!! Of course we had to dress up the boys with make-up and nail polish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In all honestly, they wanted to do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! However, these pictures WILL come to haunt them when they are teens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Easter at Nana's


It wouldn't be Easter if we weren't at Nana's house! This year was exceptionally wonderful because it was so beautiful outside!! Warm temps made it perfect to have an egg hunt outside on the farm!

THANK YOU Easter Bunny!

Here's Baby Ahnya...with her blankie wherever she goes.......
My three lovely ladies...........................

....................Gabriella.......................................
.........................and Jocelyn Ka In
............................and Ms. Ahnya Leigh
These pictures crack me up!!! I love that my girls are patient enough with me to sit and pose for a couple dozen pictures...plus I could really eat them up!

....................Our Easter Tree 2010............branches from Bumpa farm!
We colored 3 dozen farm fresh eggs this year....and they are organic and hand picked from Balfany's farm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This family can't get much more farmy than that!

I just had to add this one....................because little Ahnya is still a smily, and very happy baby!!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Good Job Grandpa Bob & Grandma Peggy

Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's officially official!!!! Grandpa Bob and Grandma Peggy bought a new lake home in Starbuck on lake Minnewaska!!!!! They are selling their old one and have splurged and really knocked our socks off with this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ryan, I and the girls went up on Saturday and saw it. It's beautiful and the beach is level and sand is like sugar! We couldn't be happier and are over the moon with excitement!!!!!!!!!!!!! We even get our own room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The girls are going to love the lake and continue our family traditions on lake Minnewaska.