"Smile! It increases your face value!" ~Truvy (aka Dolly Parton) - 'Steel Magnolia's'

Phyllis Diller once said that "A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." I think she was absolutely correct on that one! =-)

As a nervous and new mommy, I remember very clearly the first smile I received from our baby soon after we adopted him - it was at that point that I knew everything was going to be okay and he was happy --- Through the years as we adopted our 2 other children that was always the thing we strived for - smiles from our babies...

It struck me that smiling is such a powerful tool in communicating with those around us - it can serve as a bond between a baby and a parent; reassurances between spouses, friends, parents & children that everything is going to be okay; and it can tell the whole world you're happy about something.

A smile. Very simple to do and yet it is so powerful and has such a huge impact on all around us.

My encouragement today - smile at someone - anyone and just see what happens! =-)

What in the World?!

What in the world is going on - where has this summer gone to?!

We are awestruck that it's already mid-June and the boys are a short 2 months away from starting school.

Speaking of school - we got the boys K-5 cap & gown pics this week - FINALLY! =-) It also included beautiful diplomas, a class picture, and yearbooks --- so sweet! =-)

Even though it's only Tuesday, we have certainly been through alot of emotions this week and have alot of tough decisions to make over the next week or so - please keep us in your prayers that we will know God's will. =-)

Well, I've included a couple of pictures as you can see - Gigi's dress is my first attempt at making her a tutu dress - it's time consuming but fun and her absolute delight over her princess dress makes it all worth while! =-) Now my girlfriends are wanting me to make some for their daughters! =-)

The boys have a very busy summer ahead with sports, VBS, and other things we have planned.

Life is certainly good! =-)

Many blessings to you and your family!
Anna