The Zoo

The Zoo

We decided to head to the zoo, so we took a few friends with us. It was great to be outside in the fresh air and spending time with family and friends. The kids like to see all the animals and the adults like to let them run!

Doug helped the kids look at the turtles in the pond.

Lil'miss L, Daisey, and Lil'mr K looking at the prairie dogs in the zoo. They were eating lettuce and other vegetables and making all sorts of noise!

Daisey  had a great time watching the Giraffes.

Lil'Mr. K, and his sister Lil' Miss L. 

They loved each other, and looking 

at the  animals! 

The kids had such a great time looking at all the animals! We brought a picnic lunch and sat to eat by the Giraffes. We walked around to see all the animals. The Lions and Tigers were out laying in the sun and the Otters were busy playing in their little pond. It was a great day with each other and we were glad to have been able to bring some good friends along too!

~Doug, Joyce, and Daisey

Christmas Morning

Christmas Morning!
We love Christmas! We get together with our family here in Arizona on Christmas Eve and sing carols, eat good food, and then go see the Christmas Lights around town. Daisey always gets a new nightgown from her Grandma G to snuggle up tight with while she waits for Santa to come.

Daisey modeling her nightgown

 

In the morning, we all had a great time opening presents. Daisey loves everything she got from Santa, her parents, and all her grandparents!

Our Christmas Tree

 There's nothing like a decorated tree, filled with presents!

Daisey loving opening her presents.

 Doug got a K'Nex kit for a semi trailer of
his favorite Nascar driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Joyce got a new set of sheets. There's nothing 

better than a nice, soft, smooth set of sheets!

We loved spending the day together, and enjoying the Christmas Spirit with each other! We hope to have another piece of our family to enjoy Christmas with in 2014!

Merry Christmas!

~Doug, Joyce, and Daisey

Va-Room!

Nascar!

Doug is a huge Nascar fan. Every place that we've lived, except Utah, has had a Nascar track. So he decided it would be a travesty if we didn't go. So, after moving to Arizona, we went and took Daisey. But this time, he convinced his parent's to come and go with us. We got Daisey a babysitter- she didn't stay entertained very well the first time. 

Doug and Joyce standing on the track!

 We had a great time walking around all the pit-stalls, looking at all the cars, and meeting the drivers. Daiseys favorite driver is Danica Patrick, so of course we had to stop and get a picture with her car.

Joyce and Danica Patricks car! Just for Daisey!

Doug and his Mom. 

Doug and his Dad

Doug's parents had a blast just watching Doug get so excited about everything! It wasn't too long and we found Doug's favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. I don't think that he's been more excited in his life, except maybe for the time that he got to be a Dad!

Doug at Dale's car.

Doug meeting Daisey for the first time.

It's amazing how similar the faces are! 

Once we got to see all the cars, we went over to the announcers to wait for all the drivers to be introduced. We got to see the UFC fighter Benson Henderson.

Then we were there when all the drivers were introduced. We saw Danica Patrick, and of course Doug's favorite, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Danica Patrick

There's Dale!

The start/finish line

Doug was standing on the start finish line, it was cool to see all the people that had signed the line. Lots of "good-lucks" and well wishes. Then it was off to the stands to our seats!

Joyce and Doug ready for the race to start!

It was a great race. Dale even led a few laps and came in 4th in the end. It was a good chance to spend some time with each other, make memories, and enjoy the unseasonably warm Arizona November. It was 85, and that was a little warm to be outside in the full sunshine. We had a blast, and can't wait for Nascar next year! Maybe next time, Daisey will have some company at the babysitters. ;)

We are still hoping to adopt our second baby, and would love to add not only a baby to our family, but a birth family as well.

All our love,

Doug and Joyce

Nascar

Nascar!

"Let's go Racin' Boys!"

We love to watch Nascar. Usually we get to watch it on TV, and to be honest, it's not that exciting. But, on the rare occasion, we get to go to the track and watch. This time was the first time that Daisey got to come with. She didn't enjoy it as much and we did, but she's 3. We had a good time sitting in the "family area" which gave us more room for Daisey to play and find things to do while still letting us enjoy the race. It was a good race day.

  

Daisey and Daddy eating Oreo's. Daisey's just a tiny bit silly....

We had such a good time. The weather was good, and it was a decent race. We brought snack and drinks, and of course some entertainment for the kiddo! After the excitement of it all, Daisey just couldn't stay awake one more minute...

Fast Asleep after the race in the car.

Welcome

We are glad that you have stopped here to learn more about our little family of 3 and learn about what life would be like for your child in our home. We have a happy, imaginative, and loving home. It will always be a place of love, laughter, and encouragement. We try to experience the awesome things in life and will strive to help a child do the same thing. We will help them reach for the stars, no matter how high they may be.

We feel strongly that family is an important part of who we are and of our success. We know that without the support of our family, we wouldn't be who and where we are today. We hope to have openness in our home about adoption, adoption stories, and the adoption process. We readily discuss adoption with our daughter, Daisey. It's important for her, and future children,  to know where they came from and that they are loved.

Right now is a hard time for you and we wish you the comfort and strength that you will need now and in the future. It takes a person of tremendous strength and love to consider placing a baby for adoption. We are thankful for your decision and have a deep respect for you. It is a courageous thing. If there is anything more you would like to know about us, don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to talk and share with you anytime.