I can hardly contain myself, but ...
I'M A NEW AUNT!
My little sister and her husband have been waiting for this day for 7 years! They tried for a long time and then decided to go the adoption route. It's been a long and difficult process for them, but I think that they'd agree that "BABES" is very much worth the wait! She is INCREDIBLY gorgeous and sweet and I can hardly get enough of her! I just want to eat her up!
She came home to her mommy and daddy on Friday night. I gave serious thought to jumping in the car right then and there, but decided I should probably wait til morning. So, the kids and I jetted up on Saturday afternoon and I loved her the whole weekend. I just wish she (and her mom and dad) lived LOTS closer ... like right down the street.
We feel SO incredibly blessed as a family! She fits right in and we already love her beyond words. She is one lucky girl because she has two of the greatest people I know as parents! We love you Am and Cas! Good luck and know that we are praying for you and your sweet "BABES!"
If by some remote chance I haven't already emailed you pictures (which I can't imagine), leave me a comment and I'll email you some.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Getting caught up with life
As you can imagine, the past 2 weeks have been very emotional for us. We're doing lots better, due in large part to all of the love and support from our family and friends. I have also gained an even greater appreciation for my wonderful husband. Greg ... you are my best friend and without a doubt, my rock. I love you beyond words! Thanks for being by my side, through the good times and the bad. And Kate and Josh ... you are the loves of my life! Thanks for making me smile and for helping me to remember how great life is.
Thankfully we've had alot going on the past few weeks. As I mentioned before, we had our annual family camping trip to Wasatch State Park. For as long as I can remember, every fall my entire family has gone camping together. This includes brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and occasionally a pet or two. There's always lots of food, golf, crafts, a few scraped knees, and tons of laughter. Some of my greatest memories have been made while in the mountains with my family. And although this year was a little different for everyone, we had a fun time and were able to make some more memories.
Also with the coming of fall means another season of soccer! Josh has been so excited for his first game, especially since his dad is the coach this year. We're already off to a great start with 2 wins, but the best part is watching the boys' faces. Go Bulldogs!
Finally, St. George's big Rodeo was this weekend. So, Josh's Kindergarten celebrated by having "Rodeo Days" on Thursday and Friday Night our ward had a Western Hoe Down Party. As you can tell, we aren't all that "western" at our house, but we sure tried.
Thankfully we've had alot going on the past few weeks. As I mentioned before, we had our annual family camping trip to Wasatch State Park. For as long as I can remember, every fall my entire family has gone camping together. This includes brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and occasionally a pet or two. There's always lots of food, golf, crafts, a few scraped knees, and tons of laughter. Some of my greatest memories have been made while in the mountains with my family. And although this year was a little different for everyone, we had a fun time and were able to make some more memories.
Also with the coming of fall means another season of soccer! Josh has been so excited for his first game, especially since his dad is the coach this year. We're already off to a great start with 2 wins, but the best part is watching the boys' faces. Go Bulldogs!
Finally, St. George's big Rodeo was this weekend. So, Josh's Kindergarten celebrated by having "Rodeo Days" on Thursday and Friday Night our ward had a Western Hoe Down Party. As you can tell, we aren't all that "western" at our house, but we sure tried.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thanks!
Thank you to everyone for all of your love and support. We truly have the best family and friends ever. Your phone calls, hugs, flowers, comfort foods, etc. have helped us tremendously. So, thank you! We love you all!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Adoption Update
I think most of you are aware that Jill, Kate, Josh and I were anticipating the arrival of an adopted baby boy later this month. This past Friday night while we were camping as a family in Midway, we received a text message from the birth mother that she was in labor at a hospital in SLC, asking us to come and be with her. Jill and I left Kate and Josh with our family members who were camping with us and rushed to the hospital to be with the birth mother and her family.
Throughout the night as we visited with the birth mother, birth father, their parents, their grandparents and friends who were also there, everything looked positive for the adoption to go through. We felt privileged to be a part of something so incredible. The baby was born on Saturday morning just before 7 a.m. and Jill and I were able to spend some time holding him. We left the hospital after a while on Saturday morning to give the birth mother, birth father and their families some private time with the baby before adoption placement, which was to occur Sunday afternoon.
Late Saturday night the birth mother texted Jill and me and told us she was not certain whether she could go forward with the adoption. She then texted us early Sunday morning and told us that the birth father and she had decided not to place the baby for adoption.
As some of you know, this birth mother picked Jill and me as prospective adoptive parents when she was only a few weeks pregnant. Consequently, Jill and I and our kids have essentially lived much of the pregnancy with the birth mother through all of the ups and downs of being pregnant in high school, facing an uncertain future, not knowing if she could place the baby for adoption, but believing it was in his best interest under the circumstances. We met with the birth mother and birth father four or five times during the pregnancy, spoke on the phone, e-mailed, and Jill and the birth mom texted on an almost daily basis. In the process, we grew to love this birth mother as a friend, as well as anticipating the arrival of the baby.
Although this is a very hard thing for Jill and me, we have much to be thankful. We’re not certain whether we will try again—this was the fourth failed adoption in the past year-and-a-half, and by far the most difficult.
We have appreciated the kind words and constant inquiries from many of you during these past few months. We are also grateful for the many prayers that have been offered on our behalf. We feel extremely blessed to be surrounded by such caring and supportive friends and family.
Throughout the night as we visited with the birth mother, birth father, their parents, their grandparents and friends who were also there, everything looked positive for the adoption to go through. We felt privileged to be a part of something so incredible. The baby was born on Saturday morning just before 7 a.m. and Jill and I were able to spend some time holding him. We left the hospital after a while on Saturday morning to give the birth mother, birth father and their families some private time with the baby before adoption placement, which was to occur Sunday afternoon.
Late Saturday night the birth mother texted Jill and me and told us she was not certain whether she could go forward with the adoption. She then texted us early Sunday morning and told us that the birth father and she had decided not to place the baby for adoption.
As some of you know, this birth mother picked Jill and me as prospective adoptive parents when she was only a few weeks pregnant. Consequently, Jill and I and our kids have essentially lived much of the pregnancy with the birth mother through all of the ups and downs of being pregnant in high school, facing an uncertain future, not knowing if she could place the baby for adoption, but believing it was in his best interest under the circumstances. We met with the birth mother and birth father four or five times during the pregnancy, spoke on the phone, e-mailed, and Jill and the birth mom texted on an almost daily basis. In the process, we grew to love this birth mother as a friend, as well as anticipating the arrival of the baby.
Although this is a very hard thing for Jill and me, we have much to be thankful. We’re not certain whether we will try again—this was the fourth failed adoption in the past year-and-a-half, and by far the most difficult.
We have appreciated the kind words and constant inquiries from many of you during these past few months. We are also grateful for the many prayers that have been offered on our behalf. We feel extremely blessed to be surrounded by such caring and supportive friends and family.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
My sister the photographer
Pardon me for a moment while I brag about my adorable little sister. She is perhaps THE most talented person that I know. There isn't anything that she can't do! One of the many qualities that I love about her is that she isn't afraid to try anything. And almost without exception she does them all perfectly!
One of her passions in life is photography and I, for one, am very grateful. She is just getting started in her own photography business. So, if you're looking to have some AMAZING pictures taken, check out some of her pictures at http://amytwittyphotography.blogspot.com/.
Good luck Am! You're awesome and I couldn't be prouder of you! Love ya lots!
Disclaimer: The fact that MY two adorable kids are some of her favorite subjects to shoot had nothing to do with this advertisement.
One of her passions in life is photography and I, for one, am very grateful. She is just getting started in her own photography business. So, if you're looking to have some AMAZING pictures taken, check out some of her pictures at http://amytwittyphotography.blogspot.com/.
Good luck Am! You're awesome and I couldn't be prouder of you! Love ya lots!
Disclaimer: The fact that MY two adorable kids are some of her favorite subjects to shoot had nothing to do with this advertisement.
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