Memorial Day Weekend 2014

We started out the weekend by introducing Emeline to the University of Texas where Mommy and Daddy met and fell in love.  We showed her all of our special spots on campus and really enjoyed reminiscing with her in tow this time. 

She fattened up a squirrel or two while on campus. 

Later that afternoon, we met up with our long time friends Tye and Dani and their son Weston and our other dear friend Braden and hit the lake for some fun times toobing and boating around.  Emeline loved every second on the water, but she especially loved her bonding time with Daddy on the toob!

  

  

  

  

We had an unbelievably fun weekend with friends and family, but the highlight of this weekend (and something Kris has wanted to do for some time) was a trip to pay our respect to Chris Kyle at his burial site in Austin at Texas State Cemetery. Through torrential rain downpours, Eme was so good and engaged as we taught her about the words "hero", "sacrifice" and "character". If you have not read American Sniper by Chris Kyle, Kris highly encourages you to do so. Thank you to Mr. Kyle and the other unnamed friends and family who have defended this country against enemies so that we may continue to live free in the greatest country.

  

  

Mother's Day 2014

Almost two years ago, Emeline's birth mother placed her baby in my arms and changed my world in ways I could never have envisioned. She gave me this gift of motherhood; this amazing, incredible life changing gift. She lost, so that I could love this precious child. And I love her like crazy. Mother's Day to me is about celebrating the selfless act of love that Emeline's birth mother chose for her. Emeline is only mine because of her. I have this day to celebrate and this joyous season of life, because of her. To say I'm forever thankful will never be enough.

 

 

Thank you!

I'm pleased to announce that the Kendra Scott Gives Back Party in honor of the Gladney Center for Adoption was a huge success!  We raised a grand total of $4,580.62 for Gladney!  Thank you to all who attended our events all over Texas plus Baton Rouge and those who called in to a store to place an order.  Because of you, so many more children will find their forever family.  What an event to remember! 

Kendra Scott Gives Back

Any Kendra Scott fans out there??  If so, please consider attending a Mother's Day Shopping Event benefiting The Gladney Center for Adoption.  The event is tomorrow evening from 6-8 pm and is taking place at all Texas stores plus the new Baton Rouge location.  Kendra Scott is donating 20% of sales to Gladney to benefit our birth mother outreach.  Get your Mother's Day shopping done and donate to a great cause all while having fun!