It has been one year today. One year since we stepped out of "our plan' for our family and into the plan that God had for our family. One year! One year since we said "Yes!" to three of the most life changing little boys.

One year of Marcus

One year of Morris

One year of Manuel

One year of "MOMMY!"

One year of "DADDY!"

One year of the Thomason's!

One year of smiles

One year of laughs

One year of tears

One year of fear

One year of questions

One year of "why"

One year of "how"

One year of "when"

One year of potty training

One year of "Tuh," "Tuh," "Tuh"

One year of "It's MAN-U WELL"

One year of school

One year of "Yes Ma'am?"

One year of "Yes Sir?"

One year of "Did he just say that!?"

One year of "Did he just DO that!?"

One year of "Where's the Morris?"

One year of parks

One year of McDonald's

One year of change

One year of "Leave Truffles alone"

One year of "No Hitting!"

One year of "No Spitting!"

One year of firsts- for everyone

One year of "Where are we supposed to use the bathroom at?"

One year of embarrasment at playgrounds (long story)

One year of skypes to grandparents

One year of "When will Daddy get home?'

One year of "I need to write that down!"

One year of "You adopted how many?"

One year of stares

One year of stress

One year of waiting

One year of wondering

One year of hurt

One year of pain

One year of "The attorney called..."

One year of "Where did that come from?"

One year of "Are they yours?"

One year of "Can I ..."

One year of "You must share!"

One year of "Go clean your room"

One year of baths x 3

One year of "We're out of lotion?"

One year of "That's mine!"

One year of "Mommy, when will I get married?"

One year of little league

One year of time-outs

One year of fingerprints

One year of "MOMMY!" (Did I already say that?)

One year of "What's for Dinner?"

One year of work

One year of ""How do we...?"

One year of satisfaction

One year of screams

One year of "Do we go to church today!?"

One year of "Mommy NEEDS some church today!"

One year of Spongebob

One year of Spiderman

One year of Iron Man (insert sounds)

One year of Backyardigan's

One year of Friday Movie Nights

One year of GROCERY TIME, AGAIN!

One year of "Where would they be if we hadn't..."

One year of struggles

One year of "MOMMY!" (again)

One year of dentists offices

One year of ER visits

One year of routine

One year of wrestling

One year of sword fights

One year of "Can I sleep with you?"

One year of kisses

One year of hugs

One year of "Are they triplets?"

One year of "He is 2!?!"

One year of "Can I draw?"

One year of "MOMMY!" (again)

One year of "I'm DONE!"

One year of "I'm telling Mommy!"

One year of "Go ask Daddy!"

One year of "He is going to be a football player!"

One year of  "What time is it?"

One year of "Are we there yet?"

One year of 'Where are your teeth?"

One year of super hero bandaids

One year of  "Let me call my Mom and see what she thinks!"

One year of dedication

One year of peace

One year of joy

One year of faithfulness

One year of happiness

One year of family

One year of prayers

One year of God's faithfulness

One year of our faithfulness to God

One year of fighting

One year of "We will NOT give up."

One year of LOVE!

One year of "I Love You!"

One year of "Thank you God!"

It has been the BEST year of our lives- ALL 5 OF US! None of us have ever been filled with so much joy. None of us have ever felt so loved. None of us have ever had to rely on each other so much. None of us have ever experienced such amazing things from God himself. He has been our fortress throughout this year and will continue to be throughout our parenting.

Psalm 113:2

May the Lord's name be praised now and forevermore!