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One Year

What a difference a year can make! Or maybe not?! Ha! Hey, I did get a pair of skinny jeans! Woot woot! My older children were super pumped about that! I can't believe it has been a year since my Penny Pie was born, and really a lot has changed. She is now walking everywhere, we have a sweet new foster love (Little Lyric Lou Who), and it's a pretty sure thing now that her two brothers will be with us soon too. We have been working on that process for about six months now (they are in another state) and now we are close to the finish line. So last November we had 4 children with 1 on the way, and this November we have 6 with 3 on the way.....and next November? Well we will just have to see what God has for us then! I've learned to never plan or predict! Ha! I'll just be wherever he needs me to be. How has your life changed in the last year? xo, Sam

 

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Christine said…
I adore the photo with your hair in rollers! Looking great mama!
Dawn said…
You GO, girl!!!!
Unknown said…
I love this picture. I love you... I think you are such an inspiration. I love that there are people in this world like you. I love the momma that you are. I wanna hug you.
Anonymous said…
Clearly, you have such a dear, big heart. Bless you!!

Amara

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