Going Private!

Not that I am trying to jump on the bandwagon...if you know me you know I don't really like to follow the crowd, but I have been feeling like I want to go private for a while now. I know there are a lot of you out there (Kya's families) that would still like to be able to keep up to date on all the cuteness that she is.

So, please send me your email address to foreverweeks@yahoo.com or leave a comment with your address so that I can invite all who wish to stay in touch. I hope this isn't too inconvenient for some, but I gotta do what I gotta do. It may be a few weeks before I go private, as I am still relying on my mom's computer for internet access. But hopefully that is enough time for all to see this post and send me your request to stay in touch with The Weeks.

We love you all and hope that you all would like to stay in touch with us, I know I love being in touch with all our great family and friends. Thanks!

Cute things to remember!

Lately, Kya has been saying some of the funniest things. I wish I would write them down more, because she cracks me up. One time she was trying to get my attention while I was talking to someone and she said, "Talk to me, mommy, you understand me?"

The girl is almost too smart for her own good, she amazes me everyday. The lastest "melt my heart" moment was yesterday when she was sick. She had a rough night tossing and turning and crying out a few times. And each time I would go in and check on her, and each time ask if she needed to go potty. Each time she went, but not really, just out of habit from me asking. (pardon the subject of this story...its worth reading anyway). So, she hasn't pooped in a week. She has always had difficult with this, but this time it was getting ridiculous. Well, when she woke up she was fevered and kept saying she had to throw up. She would run into the bathroom, cough once or twice and then say, "I'm done throwing up now".

She actually did throw up, but on the floor, not the toilet. Good thing I have wood floors...so easy to clean up. Anyway, one time she came to me and said, "I have to throw up", so I said, "go ahead, lets go to the bathroom". She ran half way there, came back to me and said, "No, I have to go potty". Again I said, "go to the bathroom". So she got on the toilet by herself (love that) and proceeded to go (don't worry, it doesn't get graffic) #2. Yeah, she has finally gone! I bet that can't feel good. Well, she was sitting there for quite awhile and I could hear her "going", but then it stopped and I heard her mumbling. Couldn't hear what she was saying until the end when she said "Amen", and the proceeded to "go (#2)" again.

My little angel was praying. Of course my heart melted and I began to cry and had to call Daddy. She needed help with something, so she prayed and asked for help. Children are so innocent and humble. I love that. I am falling in love with Kya, all over again. I just wanted to hold her all day, of course she let me because her fever was up to 104.9 at one point. We watched princess movies and Mickey Mouse and just held each other. Even at dinner she leaned over and held my face to hers so gently and said, "I love you". sniff sniff

I love being a mom and especially to Kya.

Moved....NO INTERNET!

Ok, so we have moved in and unpacking boxes. Loving being in my own house, but hating that I have no internet. I try to get back over to my mom's to borrow hers when I can. But, if and when we get the internet, I will have to put up an update post of the house and all the fun decor. Not professional...but definitely my "second hand" style.

Remember the Blessings!

November is Adoption Month. I cannot go by without posting about adoption and the amazing blessing that it is. I am so grateful for my Heavenly Father's plan....for ALL of his children.

Little over two years ago, ours lives were changed by adoption. I have so many thoughts on the topic and have felt at times that as a result of our experience, I am here to sing out to the world, so to speak.

There are reasons for everything, and adoption has been the most blessed learning experience we have had, not just for the sake of being able to be parents and have our lives blessed with little dears, but for so many other valuable lessons in life.

We have learned charity for others and knowing that no matter what ones situation is, with the right direction and love, blessings do come. We have learned a little patience for what is in store for us. I say 'a little' because I am still learning patience. We have a greater understanding of Eternal Families.

Open adoption has been a new road we have traveled. Of course adoption itself was new for us, but having an open adoption with Kya's beautiful birthfamilies has been an eye opening experience. I know at times some wonder if we are doing the 'right' thing by being open, and others wonder if we have Kya's best interest in mind, and even others feel our decision was not the best decision. All I have to say is, 'this is a road we are traveling, one step at a time'.

First and foremost, Kya and her little brother, are number 1 priority when it comes to 'best interest'. They will always be the most important people to us and when it comes to their stories and who they are and where they came from, that will come as it is supposed to.

We love our birthfamilies and we love our families, and the way we see it...ultimately...we are all one family.

I am not here to "preach", open adoption is not for everyone or everysituation. I am just grateful that we have been able to have this experience with our daughter, thus far. I thank my Father in Heaven every day for Kya, adoption, temples, eternal families and the families that allow us to be a family hear on earth.

This post was a lot of journaling, and some celebration, but mostly....unconditional GRATITUDE.

One love.

One true beauty. Thank you to all who support adoption and all it entails.

Dear Kya,

You are so precious. Your beautiful eyes share so many of those who love you and whom you have touched. When first we talked about having a family, I know as every parent, we wanted to be blessed with someone beautiful, loving, caring, sweet and many others attributes. But never did we dream that you would be all, 1000 times over, and so much more.

Both your beautiful birthparents have a song for you..."my wish for you"...and this letter is My wish for you. I wish for you to be happy, to love someone, to always be warm. I wish for you to always feel safe in our arms, for you to be giving and serve others, and to feel the love of your Savior everyday. I wish for you to love those who gave you life and those who showed you the world. I pray that you will always know who you are as a daughter of God, where you came from and where you are going. And in the process of this crazy and wonderful journey, that you will enjoy every moment you have here, every person you meet will remember you for your smile and eminating light you have.

Words really cannot express the love I have for you or the gratitude I have for adoption. I wish for you to always know....
Mommy loves you!

Love Mommy

29 and counting!

Yup, you know it, my husband is getting older. As if I have room to talk...I robbed the cradle. Its Carl's birthday and he's 29. I have been asking the man...."what do you want to do for your birthday" and this is what he said, "I want to go hunting and just be lazy all day". So that is what he gets, a morning hunting with his dad and just be lazy the rest of the day. You go Carl.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!

29

WE LOVE YOU!

A new update....

I have posted another update on our HomeRemodel2008....check it out! This is too much fun!

This year has gone by fast

This post is mostly for journaling. Actually, I love Halloween, but now that its over I can focus on the other holidays. Who am I kidding, right now my focus is on moving into our house this weekend. I am way excited to be able to move in, have my own stuff and begin to decorate. Once I have moved in, then I can focus on the holidays. I have a friend who is so great to make all her gifts and start early. My mother-in-law usually is asking me in August, what we want for Christmas. I almost always respond with, "Are you kidding, I am so not there yet, let me get to Halloween first".

I admire those who are so on top of it when it comes to the holidays. I always aspire to be on top of it, but as I have looked back at my holidays I realize that I have not really ever been in a position to be on top of it. For the first five years of my marriage I was a career woman and working all the time, then, since we have had Kya we have really been on the "move". This move into our house this weekend will be our fifth move in just over a year. Crazy! And can you believe it....I am actually thinking of our next "house remodel project".

Ok, so now, that I have rambled a little, just to get my thoughts down in writing, I can move past Halloween and move on to the next big thing. By the way...if you are reading this and you are preparing yourself for the holidays...don't forget those Christmas cards and that memorable family picture. Holidays are fast approaching, check out www.paulakphotography.blogspot.com and schedule a session.

Can't wait for the holidays....I just wish I could get my body temperature to regulate and keep me warm. Burrr!

More Halloween!

Ok, so a little bit of picture overload. But when you see this little diva playing the part of her costume...the camera just won't stop. Ok, I know I promised pics of our home remodel...don't worry, that is at the bottom of this post. I just had to finish posting our Halloween celebration and then I can move on.

Yes, I will admit it, Kya has a 'witch' for a mother.

We did a little trunk-or-treating, and donuts and cider at some friends house. Loved every minute of this halloween and Kya's sweetness, can't get enough.

Finally, here it is...another blog. I have started a blog just for our home remodel. There are a few posts there and pictures. I will continue to update as I find time. Enjoy.

www.homeremodel2008.blogspot.com