As we begin in earnest our third adoption journey with the completion of our updated home study...I can't help but think about the two little miracles that have already become ours through the wonderful (but often uncontrollable) process of adoption. There is no doubt in my mind that our Bella and our Carter were meant to be just that...OURS! And more importantly, it is clear to me every day that they were equally meant to be siblings! These two treasures are two of the most unique little creatures, and yet they share so many similarities most of which have nothing to do with their shared Hispanic heritage. They both have smiles that can light up a room! They both have laughs that are nothing short of contagious! They both have such free spirits and positive ways of looking at the world. And they both are going to give me gray hair when they become teenagers and start dating because who can deny they are just plain beautiful! As these pictures show so clearly, while they share the same basic hair, eye, and skin color and have similar creases around their mouths when they smile, they also embrace totally different styles with Bella being the perfect princess and Carter being the ever energetic athlete! And while I am somewhat overwhelmed at times at facing the roller coaster of another adoption journey... when I look at them I can't help but wonder and get excited about what our newest edition will be like and I know without a shadow of a doubt our next precious miracle will be equally destined to be part of our funny, loving, and often crazy family where genetics has nothing to do with how perfect we are together!PS I cannot mention the blessings we have been given through adoption without sending some love and appreciation to our children's birthmothers and all the birthmothers out there who love their children so much that they let them become part of families like ours!
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