pink and frills and ruffles...oh my!

..........Welcome to Ava's little palace!...........




some of her sweet newborn clothes





every princess needs a chandelier

My AMAZING friend RUTH NICKLE (she is going to be famous) well she helped me to create this beautiful nursery for my little princess!



she made the curtains and the window header and all the beautiful bedding and the lovely little memo board!



I ADORE this little room! and I ADORE Ruth for sharing all her time and talents on our behalf. We LOVE You Ruth xxx




and every pretty little nursery, needs a pretty little girl....

who doesn't love red hair and freckles???..........

I could not ask for a better boy than KYLE! He is good, he is clever, he is loving and helpful. He is handsome and he cares very much about others. He is just a lovely boy and I am soo proud of him!


When Kyle was 4 months old, the doctor diagnosed him with torticollis (a weakness on one side of his neck causing him to prefer a side) As a result his head became mis-shapen and he had to wear a special band to help to even his head.


I loved when he would fall asleep in my arms.

He has always been a good eater.... His favourite foods now include... pizza, ham sandwiches, TOMATOES (he loves to eat them like apples) he loves cereal.



soo cute



Kyle has ALWAYS loved art's and crafts. He LOVES to draw and paint.


Kyle has a very serious nature. He is very responsible and mature for his age. Kyle works hard at school and is on the honor role with straight A's. He loves his friends and teacher and is just a sweet child to have around. Mark recently took the training wheels off his bike and he has mastered the technique of riding his 2-wheeler! He LOVES to dance!! It is soo funny to see him do "the robot" (with the most serious face EVER!) He has grown into such a good person, who loves to help others.

The other day the kids were doing a little part in our church program. So I told them that if they did a good job of their parts, they could have a bag of m&m's each (yep I use bribery as a parenting tool) anyway, they both learned their lines and did a great job and as promised, I gave them each their m&m's. Brody inhaled his candies within seconds, while Kyle carefully held them still unopened. Later that evening we were preparing to go to his (twin) cousin's birthday party. Kyle quietly came to me and said... "mummy, I have decided I would like to give my m&m's to brandon & lehua for their birthday" He then ran off happily to make a card to go along with his gift. I was sooo impressed with Kyle for making such a sacrifice for his cousins it almost made me cry. He teaches me so much about love and service. He truly is a choice little spirit and I feel eternally indebted to his wonderful birthmother, who made the difficult decision to place him with us. She gave us this most precious gift and I am honoured to be able to call him my son.
We love you kyle HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY xxx