Mother's Day 2010

I had such a great Mother's Day this year & it was so special this year to be able to say that I am a mommy to TWO! Sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming! Saturday night, David took me out to celebrate & we had a great dinner at The Cheescake Bistro on the Boardwalk & then saw The Back-up Plan. It was a cute movie & we had a great time together! On Sunday, David brought me coffee in bed & lots of cards & goodies from my boys. He did great with the gifts but my favorite was a Lisa Leonard necklace that I have been really wanting! It is beautiful!

We went to church & then over to my parent's house t o celebrate with my mom!!! My dad grilled ribs & brisket & all the fixens & it was delicious!! We spent the day there & had lots of fun!

I love these two boys so much!!

They bring me smiles, laughter & so much love every day!!

Their sweet sloppy kisses are the best!!

I love being their mommy so much!

I also am so so thankful to their birthmoms on this day who gave me the gift of motherhood

& trusted me with the future of their child!

I feel so honored, grateful & blessed!

Caleb Brooks Soto

I am way behind on this post...but better late than never!!

On March 3, 2010 We welcomed our newest addition...

Caleb Brooks Soto

He is a precious miracle that we prayed for & are so blessed to have!

He is growing so fast & is already 11 pounds.

He is a happy baby & is starting to smile.

Caden is loving being his big brother!
We are still amazed at how fast God worked to deliver this miracle!

For more details please see our adoption blog:

http://sotoadoptionjourney.blogspot.com/

Thank you all for prayers & encouragement in this journey!

Today I kissed an angel

Today I kissed an angel

I knew it from the start

the first time my angel smiled at me

I gave away my heart.

Today I kissed an angel

This angel child of mine

though not of my creation

my child by God's design

today I kissed an angel

my heart is dancing wild

a family, by a miracle

blessed by this angel child

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Blog Award!

My sister-in-law, Sarah nominated me for a blog award. I am really the worst & most sporadic blogger ever but I appreciate the thought! So, the rules are Thank the person who nominated you for this award.--Thanks, Sarah! Copy the award & place it on your blog. Link to the person who nominated you for this award. Tell us 7 interesting things about yourself. Nominate 7 bloggers. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.

1. I was named Kenya after my dad- Ken. My parents had been trying to get pregnant for 7 years at that point & I think that they probably thought that I was going to be it for them! Contrary to what many people believe, I was NOT named for the African country.

2. In the last 12 months, at one point in time or another a total of 8 people have lived in our home. That does NOT include our 2 dogs. Right now, we are down to a calm & quiet total of 3 but are ready for #4! (See our adoption blog: http://sotoadoptionjourney.blogspot.com/)

3. I never expected to really LOVE living in Lousiana but...I love being close to family, I love our home & all of the amazing friends that we have made here. Not to mention...the yummy food here! Part of me...always misses Texas though!

4. I love to read books! My family jokes & threatens to not buy me books for special occasions because then I won't talk to them or socialize.

5. I think that I have the gift of hospitality & I love entertaining & having friends over a lot!

6. I love finding a bargain!! Getting up on saturday mornings (and I am NOT a morning person) and going garage saleing is so much fun to me! I get so excited about finding a really great deal!

7. Neither me or my son Caden are morning people! This really makes me happy because on days that we don't have to be anywhere, Caden will literally sleep until 10 or 11 am. On days that we have to be somewhere, I almost always have to wake him up & he is NOT happy about this!

Here are the people I nominate:

1. The Droddys

2. Erin

3. Jen

4. Beth

5. Debbie

6. Tricia

7. Melissa