Sleepy Head

Anytime we have a break from school Pate's nap schedule is all messed up. So, she has been finding the darndest places to catch some zzzzz's. 5 minutes before I found her here I was telling her she needed to take a nap and she told me "no! 4 year olds dont take naps".

She fell asleep as soon as we got in the car  and were headed to Tulsa! Made for a peaceful drive!

One year ago today!

One year ago today we were blessed with the adoption of Pate. All my friends that knew the tears and worries that lead up to that day can appreciate just how special that day was to us. I remember the day I picked her up from her daycare. She was this sweet, little, snotty nosed girl. She just sat in her carseat in the back and just stared at us. I remember just staring at her all night. Never could we have imagined we would  be where we are today. She has brought us so much joy. We prayed and prayed for another baby. Little did we know God had big plans for us. There was some days I didnt know if I could cry or worry anymore if we were going to lose Pate. The painful visits to DHS and episode of a 2 yr old pulling all her hair out from stress of visits with her bio parents was almost too much for me to handle. But, as they say, God never gives you more than we can handle. Im glad he gave us the strength to make it through. Thanks to our friends and family, we all did it together. I couldnt have done it without them. For the friends that are still in our life and the ones that arent, you will forever have a special place in our hearts for being a part of "Pate's journey".

One more day

Well one more day to go. I can do this. I really do have the sweetest class this year and they make EVERYDAY interesting. We had the best field trip today. We went to Home Depot. The kids got to make their own spice rack. They LOVED it. Then off to Chuck- E- Cheese. Thats always an experience. Tomorrow is our Christmas breakfast and then Megan and I's class have been chosen to sing at 2 nursing homes and Farmers Bank. The music teacher said our two classes are the" best performers. I can believe it. I see it everyday :0)
I am looking foward to 2 weeks off to relax, shop, run, and spend lots of time with Craig and the kids. Nothing big planned but that sounds good to me. I just want to sleep in one day!! Well, time to go snuggle with my babies, so, till next time.......

Merry Christmas!!

SO excited!!

We had our first "official" family pics made this past week since having Pate. They turned out so good. Kim did an awesome job. I am so glad to finally have updated pics of JT and "first" pics of Pate. Check them out at http://www.kimsingerphotography.com/  click on clients and then on jones family. Email is ljones@greenwood.k12.ar.us and passcode is jarrett00.

Pate's Party

Well, I think our "Birthday Week" is finally coming to an end. Pate is worn out and so am I. She had a fun party today with some friends and family that put an end to the celebration of her 4th birthday. Here are a few pics from her party. Thanks to all that came. Until next year..............

Pate's 4th Birthday!

What an eventful day. Pate had been counting down the months, weeks and days until she could say she was 4. Birthdays to Pate may be bigger than Christmtas. Last year when it was Craig's birthday she told everyone at school it was hers and even came home with a goodie bag they had given her. The teacher didnt think that it was right but said Pate was adament that it was her birthday so they celebrated it at school. Pate is NOT an early riser but yesterday morning that little toot popped out of bed and was READY TO BE  4!!!! She got a new pink bike that she has not quit riding(around the house mostly bc its too cold outside). She also got a baby high chair, and a pink guitar. Her "kid" party is going to be Sunday.  This has turned into a birthday "week" instead of a day. That's ok though, I wish I could live life through her eyes sometimes and enjoy the little things in life like she does. I just thank God everyday that she is still with us and is "OURS" now and will spend every birthday with us from now on. I hope that every birthday is as special to her as this one. She makes it fun for everyone!!

Pates morning hair!

Great shot of our hair we deal with every morning and this was after it was straightened the night before. So, you can imagine when it is curly!

She was so proud of her shirt

Pate and Uncle Bret

Pate's best friend Babs

Pate's Poppy