Just a little update....

Well, it's nearing fall and I'm a little excited because I love the holidays. Yesterday, I was thinking of Halloween and what the kids will be, how about the Three Amigos?, or Three Little Indians?!?! I hope it's nice enough to take the them out. Last year we went to the mall because it was raining.
Things are going ok here. I think fostering is taking a toll on me. It's not that I don't like doing it, I just want to be more settled. We really want to add to our family and even though fostering gives us that option we just don't know if/when that will happen. You have to have great patience. The SW at our agency are suppose to be placing children who are likely to be place for adoption with us but it doesn't seem that way. At least at this point. Or maybe I'm in to much of a rush and I'm taking in children who I know are not perfect fits...is there even such a thing as "a perfect fit"? I feel like each time we have a placement I'm learning more and more about myself, which is not always good....

It's been awhile...

but the news I wanted to share is that we have two new placements. P is a 6 month old baby boy. He is such a great baby. I'm serious, he never cries unless he is hungry...nothing but giggles and smiles. At this point we are not sure what is happening with his BP's. My husband and I decided that this time around we are going to court to stay in the loop. The next court date is Oct. 13th, I'll try to post as much of an update as I can.

Our second placement is an 18 month old baby girl. We call her Ari, she is a very good little girl. It's been an adjustment for G, since we never had another toddler living here. There is a lot of tug of war over toys. We were told that she will be here temporarily. She has multiple family members who have come forward to care for her. BCS have been doing everything to determine which family member will be the best placement for her. In fact tomorrow is the first family visit for her. She will have two visits with different family members back to back. This is great, I can't wait to meet them! I bet they miss her terribly!

Basically our house is FULL of life and craziness!!!

There are big things happening with G too! He has started going #2 in the potty. I've never been so excited about poop in my life...it's the little things I tell ya. And we have also moved him to a big boy bed. We bought a race car bed off craigs.list. I wasn't sure about it because I never had such a thing but it's the best thing ever! G runs to his bed at night and he doesn't get out of bed, even when I tell him too. He is also so smart, he cracks me up with the things he says. I'm going to post a video of him spelling his name....



Doesn't he look so small....



Sleeping like a baby...

Godparents????

Yesterday, which was Friday G and I went out to the country to see the twins. K (their aunt) is being so great to us, I can tell she genuinely likes us. The girls are growing and look different even though it's been just over three weeks since they left us. SM my little drama queen and totally a mama's girl reached up for me right away with this huge smile on her face. SR smiled too and started to jump around. K said "boy, they didn't forget you." It was amazing!
We spent around an hour and half visiting and talking about the girls and family. G loved hanging out with them, he would lie on the floor and let them crawl all over him. It was cute. I have pictures but I can't post them until they are officially adopted.
I did surprisingly well, I only cried when K asked if A and I would be interested in being the girls godparents. Of course I said "yes" but then I had to call A (he was at work) and ask him....and of course he said "yes" with no hesitation. So as soon as they are officially adopted by K and R (their aunt and uncle) they will baptize them which we will be a part of....it's such an honor and I can't wait! Then I'll post pictures for all of you to see....

I have more news but I just wanted to post this first. I'll be back soon to share....

Teen Mom....

I'm obsessed with this show, I don't know why because I watch it and pretty much cry the whole time. This season seems like it's going to be horrid. I love Caitlyn and I'm so sad for her. I wish she could come live with us. Tonight Tyler broke her heart and she took it like a champ. I wish I had her composure at that age.
As for Farrah....all I can say is OMG, OMG, OMG! I hope they are watching her with Sophia...I hate for something to happen to that precious child.
And what about Amber....all I can say is they better wrap it up!! Please for the taxpayers...wrap it up!
This is my chant for Macy....Go Macy, Go Macy...GOOOOOO! Ryan needs to give up his gym membership and pay for his child's needs!

Twins are gone...

just wanted to let everyone know that the twins are gone. We decided not to pursue adoption, it was a hard choice but we feel it was the right choice of our family. Since they have left we have seen them once....it's so very hard. I cried a lot. I miss them but I also know that they are in good hands with their aunt and uncle. They are a great family and they really want us to stay in the girls lives. They have told us numerous times how grateful they are to us for taking such great care of the girls. I can't wait to be able to share pictures of the girls but I can't until they are officially adopted by their aunt and uncle. They are so beautiful and getting so big. I'm serious. I can't believe how perfect they are....just precious.

As for us, we are now waiting for another placement. I'm definitely excited yet enjoying this time only having G. It's been so easy running errands. I'm not stuck in the house all day. In fact today we are going for a walk and then for a swim.

We've had a busy summer...in May we went to NYC, which was so fun. I can't wait to get back. We went to the Central Park Zoo and had NYC cheesecake....yum. In June we went to Tampa Bay, FL....Busch Gardens is beautiful and SeaWorld was awesome. I wonder why I didn't become a dolphin trainer...;-) And just this past weekend we went to A's older brother's wedding in IL, it was a beautiful wedding. I'm glad we were able to be a part of it.

August 5th is our 10 year anniversary. I can't believe we've been married for 10 years....geez time flies. I know this is crazy but we were going to Mexico, then A told me if we didn't go he would buy us a new house. So we put our house on the market but since the tax credit expired in April the housing market came to a halt. So basically we've had no action. I wish Obama would restart that program asap. We'll see what the future holds....I'm not going to stress about it.
We've also sold our 00' Honda Accord and A is getting ready to sell his work van. He really wants a larger SUV. Of course, I'm on board...my husband works so hard and deserve a new truck.
Since we aren't traveling in August, I feel like I'll have time to catch up with all my blogger friends and keep my blog updated...finger crossed.

I'll be back to post pictures soon....

Summer fun...

In my last post I mentioned that we were having a family over for a bbq on the 6th. Well, we did and it went great. I met Amy about 2.5 years ago on B.aby C.enter's adoption boards. We only lived a half hour from each so we agreed to meet in person. We hit it off right away and have since gotten together several times. This past weekend we had them over for dinner. We had a great meal and wonderful conversation. It's funny because our husbands are the same age, having been born on the same day. And they act very much alike as do Amy and I....lol. We just have a lot in common, it's a blessing to have such wonderful friends who truly understand where we have been and where we are heading on this journey. Our families are rich and full of life all made possible by adoption.
In August we are planning to go camping together. I hope it all works out, maybe it'll become an annual tradition. Here are a few pictures from Sunday.

Visit with E and new baby!!!

We are so lucky! We were in Pennsylvania a couple of weekends ago and were able to visit with E and her hubby T and new baby G. We had such a great time. Hopefully we will be able to all get together next spring in AZ! I never imagined that I would meet potential life long friends online. But through our common bond of IF and now adoption it's no wonder!

Here is a picture of E and I. E has a blog too...it's, Waiting for Baby: Our Adoption Journey Chronicles
What miracles our children are! I'm especially happy for E b/c we 'met' right before we were approved to adopt. She had alittle longer wait than us but it was totally worth it. G (her new daughter) is absolutely adorable. I can't wait to watch them grow as a family!



I'm realizing that E hasn't even posted pics of her baby girl on her blog but I can't help it.I know she has been adjusting to motherhood therefore she hasn't been blogging a whole lot, so sorry E!

The ride from A's aunt's house in Philly to E's house was only about 20 minutes. G managed to fall asleep, it's funny b/c from NY to Philly he was wide wake. I was hoping he would have slept then so he would be nice and fresh. When we arrived at E's house G stayed asleep for about an hour. But oh my gosh, when he woke up he was so grumpy. I'm telling you driving from MI to NY to Philly was very long for him. I would not do it again. Anyhow, here is my baby sleeping in the car peacefully.




On the 6th we are having a couple whom adopted over for a bbq. I met Amy about 2.5 years ago on an adoption support group. Since then we've gotten together a few times. It's always great to see her and her family. So I'm sure more pictures are soon to come!