Currently

Max is sitting on his own. Unless detained by the Z-meister.Currently bathtimes are unpredictable.I cannot figure out if Z is a lefty or a righty. I don't even know at what age this is determined. She only kicks the soccer ball with her left foot and throws with her left hand. But, draws with her right and eats with either. Currently I'm trying to memorize these two at this age. I dislike when life seems to be a blur of days squooshed together.

For Real

We are moving back to Idaho! We are excited and nervous. I think the kids can feel the anxiety. We are grateful Marcus's company is letting him do what he does from there. The past year we have felt the need to get our kids closer to family and be more permanent. Yet, it is still unreal. I will miss Amarillo. We were given both of our kids here. We have made friends here and I can finally get most places without getting lost.

But, I like a big change. Aside from the stress of moving. Change is exciting and fun. The biggest thing that makes me nervous is dumb. I worry about Idaho being our permanent stay. I like to look forward to moving onto something new. Although we never know what the future holds, we plan on staying in Idaho. I hope I'm ready for that.

Max's Big Day

December 31st, 2010 in the Twin Falls Temple, Max was sealed to our family for time and all eternity. The day was absolutely perfect. If you have spent time with Max you quickly realize how laid back he really is. He only wimpered once the entire day. I love this little guy. Poor Z was hanging in there. She did not feel good! The Dorsey clan. It was so neat that ALL of them could make it! My youngest brother Justin had just returned home from his mission and we were able to see him for the first time in the temple while he met Max for the first time. We missed Charlotte's hubby Jake, he had to work.

Isn't it true that your biggest trial can turn into your biggest blessing? That is how I feel about infertility. Adoption has opened our eyes and hearts to Heavenly Father's love and mercy. It has also afforded us 2 very special days in the temple and feelings I can't quite express in writing.

We kept Max's sealing simple and small. I love the contrast in Zannah's and Max's sealing. I loved having all our family and friends that could make it come to Zannah's, and with hers we had a big meal together after and professional family pictures before. It is so fitting of her personality. She is so stinking social and vivacious. I also loved having mainly just parents and siblings at Max's. It was more laid-back, and quiet (not to mention less stressful for me). Which is definitely fitting to Max's personality.

Christmas in Boise

We flew into Boise on Christmas Eve. The kiddos got to waer their matching PJ's in the airport.

We opened Santa's presents at our house in Texas Christmas Eve morning. Max got a garbage truck that he doesn't quite care about yet.

Zannah got a "Chicken" as she calls it. We have debated over getting a kitchen for the past year. I'm glad we bit the bullet and did it, she loves it! (We are tight-wads, especially at Christmas, so this was a big buy decision for us) Christmas morning with Grandma Dorsey.

Cousin Callie and Zannah in her superman outfit, she has worn it everyday since we have been home.

So good to be in Idaho with family. Dana always has the best food and I eat myself sick for days on end. We played games and had a great time. Zannah is in love with her older cousins. They spoil her with attention, she was in heaven. Max was his typical laid-back self. He is so easy going, it is painless to take him anywhere. Unfortunately, Zannah's age is a little harder to travel with. Naptimes and bedtimes were quite the nightmare, and of course she got sick while there. I was very grateful it wasn't her ears, which it has been the last 5 trips to Idaho. I caught myself thinking many times, how did my mom do it with 5 little kids?? How did she take us on a 12 hour drive to Colorado each year, sometimes by herself? I think mom's were made tougher back then :)