Pictures, Well . . . Not

I wish so badly that I could post pictures of Brooklynn on here, but due to some new confidentiality rules from DCFS, I can no longer do that. I have so many of her too. I took loads on Christmas Day, mostly for her birthmom to have, and so many since then as well.

I got the cutest shot of her yesterday afternoon sleeping. Now, this is a rare opportunity that I can get a picture of her while sleeping because she is such a light sleeper and will wake up at the teeniest sound. So when I went into her room to get her, so I could get the kids to school, she didn't wake up. I ran to my room to get my camera and to my surprise, she was still asleep when I got back to her room, even though I left the door open and the kids were being their quietest. She was so cute!! She was sleeping on top of the teddy bear that her birthmom had given her for Christmas. I got two pictures before she woke up. I was hoping to get a closeup of her beautiful face, but no such luck. I hope I will get another chance.

Then, silly me, I didn't take a single picture of Sean on his birthday or at his party. How crazy is that?! I just haven't been myself lately due to some health issues and I guess the Lortab has been messing with my mind because it didn't even occur to me to take pictures. What another rare opportunity that I missed there as well. Not only does a kid turn 13 years old once in his life, but we were able to have my sister and her husband come to his party. I can't even remember the last birthday they were able to celebrate with us. All I can say is duh, duh, duh!!

Despite not getting it captured on film, Sean's birthday was great. First of all, I can't believe I have another teenager in the home, where does the time go?! We had a great time being together with my side of the family, as always, and eating pizza and cupcakes. I'm not quite sure how much money he was given in total, as a gift, but he cherished each dollar. He got a couple pairs of much needed school pants. I swear, that kid has grown 3 inches in a couple of months time. He also received a few boxes of ammo to go with his big present this year, a Ruger 10/22. He opened that present a couple days earlier so he could use it while shooting on New Year's Day, a family tradition.

Anyway, I promise that next time I post, I'll have some pictures for you all to enjoy.