2 Year Anniversary

On this day, two years ago, we were sealed with our sweet little boy. I can't believe how fast time has flown by!

I still remember every detail so vividly. It was such a happy, special day for our little family. I'm so grateful we were chosen to be so blessed to have Drew in our lives. He has been our greatest blessing and we love him more and more every day.

I can't wait until he's old enough to understand the special story of his special day! One that we will forever celebrate!

Drew's Day

Today has been a very special day for our family.

One year ago today, we were blessed to take Drew to the temple and be sealed to him.

I still remember that day so vividly - I hope I never forget any part of it.

I wrote about that day here.

We have been so blessed to have him in our family - he has taught us so much.

I love adoption. I love having these fun anniversaries to celebrate.

I love my forever family!

One Year Ago

One year ago, I had some family out to visit for a football game.

One year ago today, my mom and I went shopping.

One year ago today, while in TJMaxx, Dan and I got a call from Brent, our caseworker with LDSFS.

One year ago today, I had tears streaming down my face in the middle of the store as Brent told us that there was a couple that was considering us to adopt their baby.

One year ago today, Dan and I learned about Johnny and Kaitlyn.

One year ago today, our lives changed forever.

I saw the number on my cell phone and knew it was Brent.

I was in the middle of showing my mom a coat I wanted.

Brent said Dan was on the line too and I knew instantly that it was good news.

I remember everything so precisely.

I remember Brent's voice so clearly.

He told us about Johnny and Kaitlyn - about how there was a baby on the way, due December 24, 2009.

I remember wishing December was the next day.

I remember going into the changing room with my mom and crying as I told her.

I remember her saying "this is it."

My mom grabbed a pack of onesies to celebrate - yellow and green because we didn't know if it was a boy or girl.

I remember rushing out of TJMaxx so Dan and I could email Johnny and Kaitlyn.

And so started the whirlwind.

A whirlwind I relive in my mind all. the. time.

A whirlwind that I LOVED every second of.

This year has FLOWN by.

I love adoption.

I love Johnny and Kaitlyn.

I love that I can't even think about all of this without crying happy tears.

I can't believe Dan and I are so lucky to have Drew.

He is spunky,

he is happy,

he is smart,

he is our forever family.

Happy Birthmother's Day!

I found out a few days ago from this website that I visit often that today is Birthmother's Day! I didn't know there was even such a thing. I was already planning on celebrating Kaitlyn on Mother's Day, but I LOVE that there's a Birthmother's Day! (We'll celebrate her tomorrow too!) Birthmothers (and birthfathers) definately deserve their own day.

Johnny and Kaitlyn were so awesome and arranged their schedules to meet up with us today so we could give Kaitlyn a little gift and spend time with them. Oh how I love those two!

I LOVE this picture of Kaitlyn and Drew! So sweet! Thank you, Johnny and Kaitlyn, for EVERYTHING!! We love you and are so grateful for you both! I wonder if there's an official Birthfather's Day...if not, I'm starting one!

Announcement....

On our other blog. :) www.ourpathtoadoption.blogspot.com!

Big Decision

After a lot of thought and prayer, Dan and I have decided we are going to adopt! We are so excited about this new adventure we're about to go on. We're in the very beginning stages of the process, but we wanted our friends and family to be able to read about our journey. Some may wonder why we have made this decision. Let me give a brief history: We've been married 4 1/2 years and have been trying to have a baby for about the last 4 years. We've been to multiple doctors and haven't found anything wrong. It's been a long, frustrating, and very hard road for us as we've been anxious to start a family. We still have other options, albeit, more expensive options, but this is the right choice for us right now and we couldn't be more excited! I've decided to start a new blog so I can keep track of our journey - thoughts, feelings, dates, etc. It will be a private blog, so if you'd like to join us, please let us know and we'll send you an invite! Thank you all so much for supporting us in this exciting time in our lives! We love you all!