John and Carson

Hi Guys! Many of you know that I am quite the blog stalker. I read a lot of blogs. Ones that I came to from skipping around on other peoples blogs. One of the ones I love the most is Patrice and Matt Williams. They are a couple in North Carolina who have a little boy, Jonah, that has Epidermolysis Bullosa. It is a rare skin disease that cause the skin to blister and fall off whenever it is touched. He spends his life wrapped in bandages from head to toe, has a feeding tube, requires bandage changes daily that take hours on end. Patrice's faith in God and her optimism are inspiring. Anyway, she posted about these 2 orphans in Europe a few days ago, brothers who both have EB as well. They have a family that wants to adopt them and bring them home, but the cost is UNREAL! I wanted to post the link to her post here. If any of you can donate, please do. These boys have been on my mind, and if I can help to bring them home, that would be great. Even if you can just donate $5...every little bit helps.
 Go HERE to read Patrice's post about the boys
 Go HERE to make a secure donation through PayPal
 Go HERE to follow their story

Thanks! Maybe this will make a small difference in their life!

A Visit to Charleston

Last weekend, we went to visit Aunt Laura and Uncle Danny in Charleston. Needless to say, I was a little anxious about the 5 hour car ride with Adelyn. She was WONDERFUL! Slept most of the way there, and the way back. When she was awake, she was happy! Very little fussing. It was great! We had a wonderful weekend. Shelby and Laura are lolly-gagging kindred spirits. They "get" each other. So, Shelby was in heaven. We went to some great restaurants, took Adelyn to the beach for the first time, climbed a 50ft rock wall, and saw the biggest oak tree EVER! Danny and Laura are great hosts. There were beautiful hydrangeas in our guest room and lots of food to eat. We had a really good time and can't wait to go back. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

 Adelyn and Daddy..her first view of the ocean

 Adelyn and Mama

Shelby climbing the wall

Me on the wall

Shelby made it to the very top...very excited!

Adelyn was entertained!

The Family in front of The Angel Oak

Largest living thing east of the Mississippi River

Thanks for having us Berryman's! It was a great time! Let's do it again soon!

Nap Training

This book...although I haven't actually read it yet, is AMAZING!! Any of you who are friends of mine on facebook know that Adelyn has not ever been a napper. She would catnap here and there, if I was holding her, but never very long! A friend of mine mentioned this book and I ordered it. But just from reading the previews on line, I got the basic principle. When she wakes up, keep her up for 90 minutes, and then put her back down again. Basically, babies work on 90 minute intervals. If you don't get her down pretty close to 90 minutes, you will have to wait another 90 minutes before she will go to sleep. I started yesterday. It has been AMAZING!! Yesterday and today, I was able to swaddle her, sing to her for a few minutes, lay her down and she was OUT! 3 long naps yesterday. 2 so far today! She has been so much happier. No evening fussiness. Once I actually read the book...it might be even better. But for now, I feel like I have my sanity back! :)