Nine years ago

on June 10, 2005, I became Caleb's Mommy. This boy of mine has totally taken me for one wild ride, these last nine years. He knows how to live life to the fullest. Every day he wakes up, and is ready to go, go, go! Over the last nine years, he has also become a big brother twice. And he is awesome at caring for his little brothers, and is also good at persuading them to be naughty too. LOL He is such a good boy with just the right dose of mischief rolled in! I love him to the moon and back and I am so proud of him! I love you Caleb Anatoly, you are my first Russian love!

June 10, 2005. 

I picked him up right after court. I wasn't going to wait another minute!

June 2014

Blessed......

to call this sleeping beauty....Mine.

More pictures from Florida

McDonalds for breakfast makes Caleb a happy boy! LOL

Elijah liked the yogurt until he got to the fruit. He also ate a hash brown.

Liam loves to swing. I pushed him on the swing for about 30 minutes.

Happy Boy!

Elijah is most happy playing in the sand.

Good Times

Florida vacation....in pictures

A Monday in the park

It was a beautiful  day. We spent the morning at the park, before coming home and playing in the pool. We grilled out hamburgers, which are Caleb's favorite thing to eat lately. Elijah will even eat one, without the bun. Making progress. :)

How did God know, that I needed this little boy in my life? This child has taught me so much about unconditional love. I didn't realize that there was more to learn, but there was. Love without words. Love without thank you's. Love without expectations. Just a pure "giving love".  I have never felt so rewarded, by taking care of another human being, as I do with Liam. He has taught me so much, just in the short time that I have been his Mama.

The Smurfs: Caleb, Elijah and Liam. My precious boys from another mother. Never, did I ever think that I would have five sons, who have four different fathers. LOL

Gotta love that little tongue that peeks out for pictures.

Elijah, my creative one. Mr. Independent. I can't imagine this child never getting to experience life outside of an institution. He is just so bright, sweet and fun loving. :)

Caleb, he has made me feel so young again. He is all boy, with a little mischievous side. Who am I kidding? This kid is more than a little mischievous. LOL

Jimmy, has been my inspiration. Who would I be today, without him?

Throwing rocks, a little boy's favorite past time.

And here's my little funny face. 

Love you buddy. You're the one that started it all!