one year

So, as of yesterday, it has been a year since we have had our kids. Yesterday we celebrated what is called "Gotcha" Day, and it is very difficult to believe that it has already been a year. I can't really tell if it seems like it has been longer or shorter with the kids, but I can honestly say that I can't really think of being without them now. While it was once difficult to imagine having three kids, it is now impossible to imagine not having these three wonderful kids.

So we went out for steak last night, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Janine had picked up little gifts for the kids and we had some celebratory cupcakes after our meal. It was quite fun to just go out and to be together on such a special day.

Here are the kids dancing to Hammer's "U Can't Touch This."

So I have been quite sick for several days now. Whatever Janine had has hit me, too, and I have been feeling it. I have actually been able to be inside for the last couple of days of work, so that has been nice, but it still has not really helped me to heal. I most likely should have just stayed home for a couple more days this week, but I don't really like missing work for being sick. Anyhow, I got to move furniture around our office today and then spend some time bidding a small project at my old place of work (IMFT). I stayed home from kids club tonight, as I don't even really feel like talking. Fortunately the boys are playing nicely and have respected my wishes for quiter (although not toned down) playing. They are good kids.

Anyhow, I thought I would make mention of our one year anniversary with the kids. It has been incredible and we look forward to the upcoming year and getting to know and love them more and more.

Juan took a spill the other night. Notice the damage by his nose and the black eye.

He is okay. He's pretty tough.