November is National Adoption Month

I should of probably posted this in the beginning of November, but here I am with just a few days until December! Adoption has changed our lives, I am so fortunate to have four beautiful children. It is truly amazing how people are meant to be together, even if they are half the world away from each other. Adoption is amazing, your heart grows with love, more than you could ever possibly imagine.


Legacy of an Adopted Child

Once there were two women
Who never knew each other
One you do not remember
The other you call mother
Two different lives shaped to make yours one
One became your guiding star
The other became your sun
The first gave you life
And the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love
And the second was there to give it
One gave you a nationality
The other gave you a name
One gave you the seed of talent
The other gave you an aim
One gave you emotions
The other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile
The other dried your tears
One gave you up…It was all that she could do
The other wished for a child
And fate led her straight to you
And now you ask me through your tears
The age-old question through the years
Heredity or environment -Which are you the product of?
Neither my darling - neither
Just two different kinds of love.

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Maggie's Day !

We finally have the last step finished with Maggie's adoption! On November 6th at our local district court, we finalized Maggie's adoption in this country and now maggie will have an American birth certificate. We had the most awesome Judge, he made the day so special and also gave Maggie this adorable stuffed bear, which she loves! The boys all came and my parents were able to make it, what a special day! She's all ours!

Perfect Visit for the Special Girl

Last week Maggie had her second annual cardiology appointment with Dr.Fulton from Children's Hospital Boston. Once again she had a great check up, all her tests were normal and her little heart is perfect! What a relief, thank you God!! Dr. Fulton was kind enough to pose for a picture with the kids, he is an amazing man, I think the world of him! When we received Maggie Peng's referral, I emailed him all her reports and he replied back to me within twenty four hours! He took time out his busy day, to help me, without even knowing me! Best of all his reply stated, Maggie Peng had received great care in China and he thought they did a great job repairing her VSD. Thank you Dr. Fulton, you will always hold a special place in my heart!!!!

SUPER BOWL BABY !!!!!

Yes, thats right the Hanson Warriors are going to the Super Bowl!!! Here's my guy after his last game, winning again to make it an 9 and 0 season! Joseph plays middle linebacker, tight end, center and nose guard, he's basically a superstar!!! He has had an amazing season, he made the most tackles on the team and two sacks! This weekend they will be playing Duxbury in the Super Bowl, I will keep you updated. Go HANSON WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

A Visit From Miss Emily

We were so excited to have a visit with Miss Emily and of course her Mom and Dad! It has been two years since we have seen our friends from Florida, and they were able to meet Maggie Peng! We had a great time together and the kids were so excited to have Emily here and play for the evening! We miss you guys already, thanks for visiting us over your weekend stay!! Emily you look great in all these photos, hope to see you soon!