Sunday, February 15, 2009

Our Valentine Surprise

So, for Valentine's Day we had a special surprise planned for Kate and Josh. Check it out!

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Yes, you heard it right ... WE ARE GOING TO BE ADOPTING A BABY GIRL IN JUNE! We are SO incredibly excited! We were going to try to keep it a secret for a little longer, but now that the kids know we're pretty sure EVERYONE will know.

In case you couldn't hear the poem that Kate read, here it is:


As you can imagine Kate and Josh are VERY excited and can hardly wait. After we told the kids, Kate and I had to run to the store and she kept telling me, "Mom, we need to buy baby food" and "We need to buy diapers." I assured her we've got plenty of time to get ready!

Our baby girl is actually due on our Anniversary ... kind of special, don't you agree? Her birth mom is AMAZING and we already love her SO much! We have made arrangements to meet in March and we are counting down the days! This is truly an answer to many, many prayers and we are grateful for all of your love and support!

19 comments:

Stucki's said...

Jill, Congratulations!! That is very exciting news!! I'm so happy for you and your cute family!!

Sandi said...

You know how happy we are for your family. I cannot wait to meet this baby girl! Lots of Love.

Jess said...

Yippee! I can't wait! That is so exciting! I really hope all goes well...We will be keeping you in our prayers. You really are such an amazing person!!!!

Kerry said...

Congratulations to all of you! I am so very happy for you Jill. What a lucky little girl to become part of your family!

Unknown said...

He hears and answers our prayers! I am sure there have been many prayers in your behalf and I am SO excited that they were answered! As you know I am beyond overjoyed & will continue to pray for you and your family. I can't wait to meet the newest Hardman! Congratulations once again!

KristiBT said...

Congratulations Jill - What a sweet mommy you are!

nancy said...

We are so happy for family.. What a lucky little girl to come into this family. She will be so loved. Can't wait to see her.

Kim said...

I have goosebumps all over! I am beyond excited for you guys! Congrats to the whole fam! Love you all!

Ashlee said...

Yay!!! We couldn't be happier for you guys! You deserve it... and she's the LUCKIEST girl around! Can't wait to hear more! Love ya- CONGRATS!

Nedra said...

I just coudn't be happier!
What a blessed family you are....and so will she be to be a part of it!
We love you and can't wait to meet her! Congratulations to you all~

Greg and Torrey said...

woo hoo! adoption is the best! i was hoping that would be your surprise! i know this baby's precious birth mother will fall in love with your family, and will forever feel part of your family. keep us posted. we are so anxious for you guys.

DeDee said...

Wow! I even knew the surprise and it still made me cry!

P.S. Judging by they way they tore apart that box, it is a good thing the little sister was not actually in the box. ;)

Figgins said...

Congratulations to you and your family! That is wonderful

Erin said...

How EXCITING! You will have so much help with your cute little Kate. I can't wait to see her... she will be one VERY lucky baby.

Erin said...

I meant FROM Kate... she is at the perfect age. If that even makes sense...

Creating Night Owl said...

Oh My Heck!
I was laughing out loud as the kids were tearing at the box, then crying when kate was reading the poem, then laughing at Josh, then crying when I read that amazing darling poem! I am so HAPPY for you! You deserve this! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
YOU MADE MY DAY! You are the best parents, neighbors and friends EVER!

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I love that you posted that video. I must say though, Josh seems a little underwhelmed. I mean instead of listening to Kate read the poem, he is crawling in the box. I guess it's true what they say. A cardboard box is ALWAYS the best present for a kid.

Love ya.
-A-

Suzie said...

Wow, Jill. Been catching up on your blog and am THRILLED to se this news.
SO happy for you and Greg and those cute kiddos.
Can't wait to follow along and meet her.

the rikrak studio said...

oh what wonderful news! and what a fabulous, talented and appreciative family you are! wonderful!