we got a call and exactly 11:48 am on Monday morning…it was our adoption case worker! she simply said she wanted to meet with us that evening at 6:30 at the agency! having been thru the adoption process before we knew what was up…we knew we must have been chosen by a birthmother…we were in shock (happy shock of course)! when we got to the agency our worker guided us into a room and left us with this darling diaper bag filled with BLUE, BROWN and GREEN things from the birthmother. andy and I looked at each other and giggled “it’s a boy!” we couldn’t believe it…and I think we still can’t believe it’s real. our birthmother also made an amazing photo book for us…it’s darling! she included baby pictures of herself, family pictures, ultrasound pics, her testimony and also the story of how she came to know we were the family for her baby…it’s priceless! we get to meet her and her parents tonight…we are extremely excited! my sweet mom watched Abby all day (seriously it took us like 8 hours) yesterday while my sister Hailey and I ran all over gathering gifts for tonight. hailey was so nice to help…especially since she was leaving early this morning for mexico and hadn’t packed, done laundry or cleaned her house when we finished late last night. the gifts turned out perfectly though…i will post pictures later so you can see. i am so thankful for all the love and support we have been given by our family and friends. we will keep you all posted on all the happenings….oh…and I almost forgot he is due November 16th!
WAHOO!
Congrats you guys! That is SO exciting!
I can’t believe how big Abby is getting!
She is ADORABLE! You will love boys,
they are wonderful and a whole new world! LOL
HUGS
Yeah!!!! We are so happy for your cute family!! We can’t wait to squeeze and love your little boy! Congrats!!!
Amanda and Andy,
How exciting! I am absolutely thrilled for you! You’ve gotta love boys — they are so much fun, but full of energy (girls probably are too, but I wouldn’t know!). I am so happy and excited for you! You will love having a little boy — they know how to melt their mommy’s heart! Congrats!
Wow,
While we have been thinking this was taking so long, now it is easy to see that it was “exactly the right time”. Dad and I are so thrilled for you , Amanda, Andy and Abby.
Having this all happen the day after General Conference even left us with a more profound thought about what a real miracle this whole adoption thing is. We all love you and are so excited for the additional happiness you will have raising a BOY!!!!!
That is SO great!! I’m so happy for you, and excited to see pics of a little boy soon!!