The Original Monkeys

Annie and Will are our precious twins adopted from Guatemala in 2002. Each and every day with them brings new memories and lessons learned. They are full of questions, energy and personality. Each is so different. We marvel at Will's mechanical mind and interest in all things scientific. He is tender and tough; sweet and silly. Annie is a little fireball. She is pretty and petite, yet strong in spirit. We enjoy her imagination and sense of humor. We are ever grateful to God that he brought us such amazing children. The four of us can't wait to make Alex a part of our family. Alex will have a ball with his big brother and sister. He's a little character, too, so he'll fit right in.

Beth and Isabella Faye

Pictured is Isabella Faye and her Mommy, Beth. Beth, as Anne of Green Gables puts it, is a kindred spirit. We became soul sisters from the start. I marvel at the friendship God has bestowed upon us. Isabella Faye, at seven months, is a stunning Guatemalan princess. Actually, when she would cry to make her request known, I would say, "The Queen has spoken." Isabella Faye has the sweetest baby face. She is usually stoic in photos, but has a smile that melts your heart. I can't wait for her to come home to her Mommy and Daddy so that we can have wonderful visits together.

Photos make memories

Many thanks to Lori for capturing this beautiful moment between Alex and me (pictured horizontally below). I was on my visit trip to Guatemala for his first birthday. When I am missing him terribly, I look at this photo and dream about the time we will be together again. I also remember the fun we had trying to photograph him. He was scrambling all over the bed in Beth's hotel room. It took four of us to catch him at times.

Rocco's coming home

Good friends, Lori and Ron Radosta, will be bringing their beautiful son, Rocco, home from Guatemala next week. I can't wait to hear about their trip. Rocco is a charming baby with a sweet disposition. In no time, his Daddy will have him throwing a football. Mommy will turn him into her favorite model at her photography studio.

Best wishes to this new family as they begin their lives together as Mommy, Daddy and son.

All About Alex

Alex was born February 2, 2007 in the city of Antigua, Guatemala. He was relinquished for adoption. At three months of age, I became very interested in his photo listed on CCI's website. At four months, I showed his photo to my sister. She told me I had to show it to Scott. At five months, I showed his photo to Scott. Scott agreed that he was adorable. The night before Annie and Will's fifth birthday, I cried my eyes out because I wanted another child: ALEX. Scott told me to call Sue. I did and now we are on month nine waiting for this beautiful child to be our own.