Sidenote: Years ago when I realized we would most likely have to adopt if we wanted children, I really wanted someone that looked like Josh and me. A child that wouldn't immediately be recognized as being "adopted". Silly, I know. By the time we were chosen by our birth mother Lauren, it didn't matter anymore. We knew Eliza would be born with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, Poland, and Native America (Navajo) and would most likely not resemble us at all. I am still surprised when I see pictures of us together because we look so different from each other. I don't picture us looking different in my mind. But when I see the pictures I think, "oh yeah...". Yes, it's obvious that she doesn't have our genes, but it doesn't matter to me. I love my little Eliza so much. And who wouldn't with a smile like hers? ;-)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Two in one day
Since I'm logged in and officially blogging right now I may as well attach a recent family picture. We take an anniversary shot every year. Here is the 2010 shot:
Sidenote: Years ago when I realized we would most likely have to adopt if we wanted children, I really wanted someone that looked like Josh and me. A child that wouldn't immediately be recognized as being "adopted". Silly, I know. By the time we were chosen by our birth mother Lauren, it didn't matter anymore. We knew Eliza would be born with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, Poland, and Native America (Navajo) and would most likely not resemble us at all. I am still surprised when I see pictures of us together because we look so different from each other. I don't picture us looking different in my mind. But when I see the pictures I think, "oh yeah...". Yes, it's obvious that she doesn't have our genes, but it doesn't matter to me. I love my little Eliza so much. And who wouldn't with a smile like hers? ;-)
Sidenote: Years ago when I realized we would most likely have to adopt if we wanted children, I really wanted someone that looked like Josh and me. A child that wouldn't immediately be recognized as being "adopted". Silly, I know. By the time we were chosen by our birth mother Lauren, it didn't matter anymore. We knew Eliza would be born with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, Poland, and Native America (Navajo) and would most likely not resemble us at all. I am still surprised when I see pictures of us together because we look so different from each other. I don't picture us looking different in my mind. But when I see the pictures I think, "oh yeah...". Yes, it's obvious that she doesn't have our genes, but it doesn't matter to me. I love my little Eliza so much. And who wouldn't with a smile like hers? ;-)
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3 comments:
She is so cute! I couldnt imagine out lives without her either. I dont see you guys often but she makes your life so full and you are both so very happy. Look at how happy she is also. That smile could melt many a man's heart.
What a DOLL she is!!! Actually, I think in this picture she DOES look like you guys...she kinda' looks like her daddy, and kinda' looks like her mommy. You make a BEATIFUL family :) I LOVE this picture. Post it on the family website, too, k? I know Grandma will LOVE it!
I LOVE this family picture!
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