So Many Blessings ~

BELLA

Dakoda, sleeping next to his Daddy (who appears to be awake, by his smiling face) :)

The kids & I, playing our favorite pool game ... "Rafters"

BROTHERS

The Paulsen Family

2007

Christmas Pic, 2007

Adoption day! Praise the Lord, our prayers have been answered!!! We've waited so long for you, our sweet boy Dakoda.

"Family Fun Day" (Every Friday in the Summer)

Here is Dakoda, as Dennis carried him out of the DSS building, on the day he came to live with us. This picture is precious to me. I can't even begin to imagine, what Dakoda must have felt, and what he was thinking, but he was so resilient. He never cried, and he was so happy and playful, when we arrived at home. God is great!

Joshua & I

2006

Dakoda, taking a nap on me, in the pool one hot & sunny summer afternoon.

This was taken at DSS, the day we found out WE WERE CHOSEN to be his Forever Family!

Myrtle Beach, 2007

Nanny & Paps Farm - 2007 ... Dakoda's B-day

Day #2 w/ Dakoda ... Our family is now complete.

This was taken just after we met Dakoda for the first time. We could tell he was apprehensive ... but we promised him, that we would love him and care for him, for the rest of our days!