So What Are We Doing?

We are having such a fun time as a family of four. It is as if Shepherd has always been here. Sure, we had some bumps along the road with Sophie adjusting and Shepherd only wanting me, but, time knits our family closer each day.
I can say with certainty that we want to go back and adopt again. I knew it from the moment I saw them walk him into the office, little boy scared to death. Now that I know him it makes it all the more heartbreaking to think of him so scared and alone...

Today I made our little zinnia garden a little bigger for next year. That left some fresh dirt that I thought the kids could dig in this afternoon while I cooked dinner. This is NOT what I had in mind, but the kids were laughing so hard, Shepherd got...

Dinosaur ROAR!
Sophie had a fabulous time at her birthday! She had to have her party indoors because of impending rain;( but, it all worked out and much fun was had by all.

Sophie is doing so well in swimming. It has been a lot of work for her (and us).
We were so proud to watch her swim the backstroke for her first meet. Her question after her swim, " Did I win???" Not exactly, but you did finish well sweet girl.