Our Beach Vacation

The Glas Family enjoyed a nice vacation from all the moving this past week!

Jason had to work in Orange Beach, AL for a few days, so the kids and I went along with him and had a great time on the beach and in the pool. The kids got a nice tan and I got a nice BURN! But we had a great time and hated to come home to do more unboxing. Hope you are ready for beach picture overload!!

Our first day on the beach, and one of my favorite photos.

Yes, the girls bathing suits are monogrammed!!

You know that everything they own is monogrammed!

Harper was standing in front of me and could not resist taking a picture of this beautiful head of curly hair!

The kids wanted to swim in the pool, so we bought them swimmies for their arms. The girls did wonderful, Harrison just floated around (he does not want to do anything that requires a little work!).

The kids got to go to Build a Bear, and loved it! This picture is of them holding their new bears in new T-shirts.

I enjoyed my time to relax, but I mostly enjoyed watching the kids play. I look forward to many more wonderful vacations with them!!

Our Baby Girl turned 3!!!

It is hard to believe that the beautiful, screaming baby girl we brought home from Guatemala 2 1/2 years ago has turned 3 years old! She is now a very smart, independent, sweet child that we love with all our hearts. We are so blessed that God chose us to be her parents!

We celebrated yesterday at home as a family. We had a Princess cake and Watermelon.

Mary Elizabeth brings much joy and laughter into our home!

Happy Birthday!!

She got to spend one day celebrating with Nana, Pa, Aunt Angie, Aunt Alli, Cousin Ethan, and Cousin RayLee at the farm. Nana made her a beautiful Dora cake and then she got to open many presents before heading out to play on the tire swing (her favorite thing to do at the farm).

Mary Elizabeth and Harper

Ethan and Harrison

Best Friends

The kids were asking why they could not see their friends in Georgia anymore, and I was trying to explain that we moved far away from them but they would make new friends. Mary Elizabeth then said, "I have a best friend!" (Not sure where she heard the term Best Friend.) I asked her who her best friend was and she said, "my sisser and brother, Harper and Haddy (what they call Harrison)!" Then the three of them hugged each other. It was a precious moment and I hope they always feel that way about each other (have a feeling it won't last!).

Here are a few pictures of them playing in the pool at their Mimi and PaPa's house. Hope you enjoy!!

Daddy

Jason is an amazing Daddy!!

He has sacrificed so much to make us a family and then provide for our family. He would hold me while I cried because we could not have children, work several jobs while going to school full time to pay for our adoptions, and faithfully pray for God to give us children. His first real Father's Day was June 16,2005 because we received the first picture of Harrison the day before. I will never forget the joy and pride that overtook him when he found out that he was getting a SON! Now three years and three children later, he is still full of joy and pride when it comes to his kids. He loves the kids and I more than anything on this earth and he tells us that everyday! The kids think that their Daddy is the greatest! In fact, Harrison a few days ago said, "my Daddy looks like Superman!!" Jay loves playing with the kids, we have Daddy Six Flags every night before the kids go to bed. Harrison is Daddy's buddy and wants to help him do everything. Harper and Mary Elizabeth have their Daddy wrapped around their little fingers and can get anything they want with a little hug and kiss. I am so blessed to have Jason as my husband and the kids are so blessed to have him for their DADDY.

Happy Father's Day!!

We are in Alabama...

We are moved into our new home, still trying to unbox everything, but loving it here!

Jason and I both grew up in the country on large farms, and we have always wanted to raise our children in the country. We found a great house on 7 acres in the cutest little town. It is out in the country, but only 10 minutes from great shopping (which is extremely important)!! Here are a few pictures of our move and our life in the country.

First truck loaded and ready to go.

Our new country home.

Our front yard has a creek.

Jay and the kids walking down our driveway.

Moving things into the house.

Taking a break from unboxing and playing at the park close to our house.





Trying to find everything!!

We have many different types of wildflowers growing and these were a few of my favorites.

We also have a huge peach tree beside our home, full of peaches. The funny thing is that Jay and I spent most of our lives in Georgia (the Peach State) and never had a peach tree!

Just a cute picture of the kids.

New Email Address

I have a new email address:
mhglas@bellsouth.net

If any of our friends and family would like our new address and phone number please email me.

8 Year Anniversary

June 3, 2008 - Jason and I celebrated 8 years of marriage. However, our relationship goes back even farther. Jason and I were in the same Pre-school Sunday School class when we were just 2 years old. Ever Sunday Jason would pull my hair and make me cry, then his Grandmother (the teacher) would hold me until my mom came to get me. We then went to Elementary School together for a few years until Jason moved to Florida. Several years later, I vividly remember coming into church one Sunday morning and seeing a very handsome 16 year old guy. I knew right away who he was so I kindly asked him if he wanted to go with several of us for ice cream after church. In a very strong voice he replied,” I don’t like ice cream”. But in time we became very close friends and soon started dating. We dated for five years and were married June 3, 2000. I was thinking back on our life together and have many fond memories: going fishing together, watching Jay play football, Jay watching my beauty pageants and horse shows, flying together, going hunting together (but I talked too much!), going on trips, struggling with infertility together, adopting our children, camping, shopping, MOVING 6 times together, playing with the kids, talking, reading the Bible together, singing Hymens together, watching movies, going for rides in the country, laughing together, and praying together. This list could go on and on!!! But one thing that I noticed is that we do EVERYTHING together. Jason is my BEST FRIEND and I am his, so we just enjoy spending all of our time with each other. Jason is a very kind and compassionate person, who always puts others needs before his own. He truly loves and trusts God with all his heart, and loves God’s Word. He spoils both the kids and I, and treats us like royalty. Jason is the most wonderful man I know and I am so blessed to have him as my husband. We are looking forward to many more wonderful years together.