More single black women choosing to adopt

Whether I married or not, adoption was going to be one of my options. But this is a great article on the choices some women have made.

Royal Knight Nati

For the Knights and Princess Ball at school today. I made the cape, shirt, painted the hat, and cut and resized the leggings.

Look who's 3!

The birthday boy!

Riding lesson # 1

I tried to teach him how to ride a bike. Granted it was indoors because of the rain. Today wasn't a success but he sure looks good on it.

Finger in cake and tone deaf

The family singing happy birthday and a little finger surprise at the end.

One year referral anniversary!

It's been exactly one year since the email came with the news of a referral. I didn't answer any of the numbers Natalie knew to call. She had to email me to say call her.
Yes I remember what life was like before he entered my heart and my wallet. I cherish the time we've had together and look forward to many more years to come. And what life will be like after he exits my pocket book at 22. I'm not paying for grad school.

Playing in the water

Nati highly enjoyed playing in the water at the Crown Fountains in Millenium Park. A photographer captured his good time.