Long Overdue Update!!

Wow!! It has been a really, really, really long time since I have updated the blog with the happenings around here. Let me just say that this is a SUPER LONG post with TONS of pictures!!! But, I have had so many friends/family/co-workers who love to see pics of the girls ask why I haven't put much on here lately....well, being a single/working mommy to these precious girls takes up basically ALL of my time!!! And I love it!!!!!!!

When the girls are awake, they deserve my full attention....and when they go to sleep, I begin washing dishes, making lunch for the next day, doing laundry, etc...then I crash into bed...which leaves no time to update this blog.

I remember waiting for my sweet baby--and God blessed me with 2 little darlings. Geesh, what did I do with my time before these girls. I must have been really bored......

So....sit back, grab a snack, and enjoy the pics of a few of our last few adventures!

Pumpkin Patch

Check out this huge chair!

Lexie, how tall are you?

Janie, how tall are you?

Loving the cow/train ride. They both wanted to do it by themselves!

Roping some steer!

Sweet sisters headed to the playground!

Happy Halloween!!

The first few houses we drove to--because they were special friends/family. We went inside and visited for a while....then when it came time to go around our neighborhood, they got to the first house, said "trick or treat", got candy, and then tried to go inside!! I guess they thought you were supposed to stay and visit at all houses!!!

Come on Lexie, let's go!

Trick or Treat!

We had to take Lexie's pumpkin off for the car ride. She tried to put it back on!

Of course you have to dump the candy and check out what you got!!

The Zoo

The weather was nice so we went to the Atlanta Zoo with Mimi and Gramps
Janie and Lexie LOVED all the animals--especially the elephants and giraffes

Rode the merry-go-round

And the train!

Played with the goats in the children's area!

Thanksgiving!!

So much to be thankful for! Lexie's first Thanksgiving at home!

Christmas Open House @ 5 points
A local area in Athens (5 points) does a Christmas open house for kids/families. The local stores have fun activities for the kiddos--and it is all FREE! So we spent an afternoon there!

Waiting for the horses/hay-ride!

There they are! Lexie spotted them!!

Sweet Janie-deep in thought!

Silly girls!

Christmas Parade!!
We went to the Christmas Parade this past weekend! It was great weather and so much fun. Of course we didn't take pictures...had our hands full just keeping the girls from running out into the streets for the candy being thrown!! I did get this one picture of them on the grass waiting for it to start. I usually don't dress them alike--but they needed to wear their warm sweatshirts...They look so much alike here! I am constantly asked if they are twins..I can see why in this picture!

Random Sweetness!

I will end this post with some random pics from the past few months!!

When Janie really wants something, she will put her hands under her chin like this and say "Pleeeease"

Then if she doesn't get it right away, she will give you this look!

Yummy! Powdered Donuts that Mimi loves to bring us on Saturday mornings!

The picture below is one of my new favorites!!

We hope you are all doing well!! We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We will be sharing more soon!!

Love to you all,

Tonya, Janie, and Lexie

Happy Gotcha Day!!

Happy Gotcha Day!!!

1 year ago today, Lexie was placed into my arms and into my heart!!! It is so hard to believe that it has been a year already. I remember all those days waiting to be a mommy--if only I knew how blessed I was going to be!! First Janie--then Lexie!!

I remember being so excited but yet so nervous too. How would Janie react? How would I do as a single mommy to 2 such young babies? Oh all the doubts and questions....silly me. Trust in God is the only answer. He was perfectly right (as always). Lexie is the perfect fit to our family. We are such a perfect little family in every way--one that only God could create!!

I am so thankful to be chosen to be the mommy to these 2 amazing sisters!! God is so good--all the time!!

Lexie's referral photo (sweet baby girl)

In mommy's arms!!

Sisters united!

Sweet Lexie today!!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from Janie & Lexie. We are headed to the pumpkin patch later this afternoon, then to the firehouse this evening!! The girls keep me busy, busy, busy! And I love it!! Wouldn't want it any other way!

Happy Gotcha Day!!

2 years ago today Janie was placed in my arms. I cannot even begin to find the words to describe that moment. After so many years of waiting, heartache, wonder, praying, and even some doubting.....God handed me my child.

I am still in awe of how blessed I am. Janie is an amazing little girl. She is an absolute perfect gift from God. Isn't it wonderful how He knows EXACTLY what He is doing!

There simply are no words. Just L.O.V.E beyond anything else I have ever imagined. And now that she is a big sister, I am double-blessed!!

Thank you Deana Pan (and your loving staff), thank you AGCI, and mostly thank you Lord for my daughter! I pray that her birth mother also feels the peace and comfort knowing that her sweet baby girl is adored each day!

Referral photos of Janie. These were the first 2 pictures I saw of my sweet baby.

Janie today! You've come a long way baby!

Growing up too fast!

Back during our "mini" spring break trip (on April 7) Janie and Lexie went to the park.

Janie was 26 months old and wearing this outfit.


Lexie, at 19 months old, wore it to church today (and it is almost too small for her). Sigh....she is growing up too fast!

Speaking of growing up too fast....look how tall (and grown-up) Janie looks in this picture. My babies are becoming little girls.
Below are some of my other favorite photos from the past few weeks. My silly, funny, crazy, girls!!! I count my blessings each day!

Went to Dairy Queen and ordered a Kiwi-Strawberry drink. Lexie really wanted some!

Loved her reaction!!

Other random cuteness of the girls!

La La La La--Elmo's world....

I don't dress the girls alike. I don't really like matchy/matchy. Sometimes I like to coordinate them in colors and patterns--but I never do matching......

But, how cute are these Elmo pj's!?! I made an exception with pj's--pj's are supposed to be fun, right!

They loved them and they kept giggling and running around looking at each other. They thought it was so funny that they were dressed alike. (They also have a pair of matching Dora pj's too). 

Also cracks me up how both of them are chewing on the same finger too! Sometimes they are so much alike! Sweet sisters......L.O.V.E  them soooooo M.U.C.H

Sweet sisters showing off thier Elmo pj's

Lexie being her adorable self!

Janie thought the hat added a little something extra to her outfit! (She is very into Wonder Pets right now and it had her attention captured)

Sam's Club Shopping

Shopping at Sam's Club this weekend. 

The girls were super excited....maybe it's all the free food samples :):)