What a nice boy!

Tonight we went to Walgreen's to grab a few deals and as I was checking out there was and older lady who was kinda tangled up in her cart. She had grabbed all of her stuff and her purse was on one side of the handle and her shopping bag was on the other side, so she was a little stuck...Our sweet little Andrew boy was watching her carefully and ask "Do you need any help?" by then she had untangled her stuff and thanked him for being such a little gentlemen!
I am so glad Andrew is such a nice little boy! It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

I am so grateful....

This Thanksgiving weekend I have been thinking a lot about what I am most Thankful for...

When I first got married one of the things I was most excited about was the opportunity to be a mother. As that opportunity didn't come I became very depressed. I was devastated month after month as my hopes were shattered. We prayed and pleaded to Heavenly Father to grant us our righteous desire. We sought fertility treatments and had tests done. We did EVERY "old wives tale" in the book! As the years passed on and we suffered a few miscarriages my sorrow deepened...I felt completely lost. I grew resentful of my job because I didn't want to be successful as a grocery manager. We applied for an adoption and waited helplessly. I felt Empty inside, as though I had no purpose on this Earth. I did everything I could do and I was angry with God for withholding this blessing from me......

Then the most AMAZING thing happened. On December 9th 2010 we were able to meet with 2 young children who were in the foster care system. Andrew and Mallory needed a family to care care of them and to love them...and we had been searching for them. From the moment we met them every seemed to CLICK! The first time me met Andrew ran right up to me and gave me a big HUG, my heart melted, and all my fears flew away! After a few visits I knew that they were intended to be in our family. The four of us fit together perfectly!

This time last year I was full of doubt and uncertainty, I didn't know if I would ever be able to be happy! Now everything is so much better, Not perfect, but manageable! No matter what struggles or stress I am having it's much easier to deal with because I have two darling children singing their ABC's in the back seat. They have both grown so much and I am so grateful that I am able to be a part of that, to watch them grown and to see them progress! They are incredible kids! I got really lucky! I am grateful that Heavenly Father sent them to our home- AT THIS TIME...I know I begged him to send my children to me 5 years ago, but (as always) He knew better then me and knew what I needed and what they needed- I know that they were intended to be part of our family now!

I LOVE being a MOM!!! I love finding fun/cheap things to do with my kids, going to museums, Zoos, parks, movies. I love spending time as a family. I love shopping with/for them. I LOVE how fun Holidays are now, painting pumpkins, decorating cookies, hanging lights, singing songs. I Love teaching them about the gospel, learning primary songs, and reading church books. I really love just being able to stay home with them all day, making them lunch and just doing stuff together!! I am Lucky to have such a loving supportive Husband who works his Butt off so that I can stay home with our children!

I am SO grateful to be a Mother!

Have you met the Swift Kids?

We went to court yesterday...and everything went great!!! It felt like it took a long time.....and there we So many delays....and so much paperwork

But in the end it was all worth it!

Andrew and Mallory are officially Swifts!

They are our Son and Daughter forever and for always!!

We are going to bless them the first Sunday in December...

and in about 6 months we can go to he temple to be sealed!

I am so excited to finally be done...Not have social workers in and out of our life!

Today we are all just taking a deep breath and enjoying each others company!

And out to dinner tonight to Celebrate!!

I don't have any pictures from the past 3 weeks because my camera cord is broke...so no new pictures from court....but they will be up soon!

It's kinda a weird feeling because nothing really feels different.....

because e have been parents all along....

It's just more secure- that NO one can ever take them away!I love Daddy, He loves me! We love Andrew and Mallory

We love Brucie and you see....

We are a Happy Family!!

Andrew Clark

Andrew is Full of energy....

He Loves to be outside- especially with Daddy!
He is Super Athletic and loves to play Baseball

He is always asking tons of questions and has a Great memory!

He is WAY silly and is always making Mallory and I laugh...

Andrew loves to play with Cars, airplanes, trains and super hero action figures

He loves Buzz, Spider man, and "Cars" Andrew loves Chicken and Corn on the Cob! He also LOVES Chocolate--- I love that boy!

Andrew loves Mallory very much....he is very considerate and protective of this little sister...hopefully he will help scare off all the boys that will (no doubt) be chasing after her!

He would watch movies all day every day if I would let him!

He loves to dress up, and play pretend....sometimes he is a pirate, or a tiger, or a puppy!

Malachi and Andrew have such a special bond....he loves his daddy and wants to be just like him!

Andrew loves to play at the park and run around!

Andrew has learned all this letters and is starting to put sounds together to READ!!! He has learned all his colors and knows most of his basic shapes!

He likes to play hide and seek....

He loves to Help me (which I love) he has a few chores around the house....

He just started to coloring inside the lines and can sit and color for half an hour!

He is starting to get really good at puzzles...

Andrew LOVES going to school he has 2-3 really good friends at school and it's so fun to watch him interact with them!

Andrew was really struggling, the social workers warned me about several issues. He was shy, withdrawn, anti-social and was WAY behind in school. His foster mom said he would not respond to her and he was VERY small for his age........ It has been amazing to see him blossom this year. He has not only caught up in school but has also been growing like a weed.... he is outgoing and has friends! I am so glad that he is in our family and he bring so much joy into our lives...I love to watch him grow!

Mallory Hope

Mallory is a Darling little girl.... Everyone Always tells me how cute she is.....Duh! I know that!
She loves going to school and she is getting SO smart!

She loves playing with Daddy!

Mallory loves to go to the Zoo and the Park....

She somtimes seem really shy....but she is also willing to try new things!

She has the BEST giggle!

SO CUTE!!!

She can play anywhere....she is just content to be around me....doing whatever!

Mallory's favorite food is Bananas and Chicken!

She loves anything Pink and Purple!

She Loves her Grandpa and Granny!

She Loves Elmo, Clifford, and Little Enstines!

She knows all her Colors, some of her shapes, and Most of her letters (and the sounds the make)!

She loves to Sing!

She (of course) Loves her Momma!

She loves to play with baby dolls and Balls!

Mallory likes to get her hair done and she loves to share Mommy's make up!

We are SO Happy at she is our daughter!!! I know that she was ment to be in our family! She fits so well into our lives and I love spending time with her every day...when she is gone for a few hours I miss her! When you meet her your going to LOVE her!