Tate Farms

We had a ton of fun bringing in the fall at Tate Farms. Matt loved the petting zoo as he loves animals. We took a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin. Matt and daddy loved going down the big slide as Matt being "Mr Independent" wanted to do it all on his own but he was just a little too little this year - maybe next year. We played in the pit of corn.....who knew how much fun that would be and Matt had his face painted. Fortunately, it was a nice warm day in northern Alabama.

2 years ago today......

We met for the 1st time this sad little boy.....now, 2 years later, his laughter and smile lights up the universe!!!

Matt's New Ride.....

Santa brought this for Matt.......he was just a tad bit small then to ride it.......he has been sitting on it in the house for the last 8 months and finally we THOUGHT it was time to try it out!!!! This little boy laughed so hard it brought chills to us how much he loved it!!!! He had a blast riding in circles around the house over and over and over again! He had a hard time at first trying to steer it in the right direction but by the 20th circle...he had it!!!!! It is so unbelievable to see the joy in this childs eyes!!!! Hard to believe 2 years ago he was living in an orphanage in Russia! We are getting ready to celebrate our 2 years of meeting Matthew for the 1st time in a few days!!! Can't even imagine or remember what our life was like before that day!!! What a dream come true he is for us!!!! Our sweet angel!!!

Disneyland

Our friends in CA, Mickey and Jill sent Matt this shirt! Hoping to get out there for a visit one of these days and visit Mickey at Disneyland.

Out with the Old....In with the New.....

Matt has officially moved from his "Toddler" bed into his "Big" boy bed!!! So far so good....the jury is still out whether he "loves" it or not but Mom and Dad think it is a pretty cool bed for a "pretty" special little boy!!!!

Just pictures......Summertime fun.....tractors, sprinklers......and

And Rainbows......