Our Nephews Love Planning Ahead

A couple weeks ago, my brother and sister-in-law explained to our nephews that Uncle Dave and Aunt Michelle are planning to adopt a baby sometime this year. James (5) was so excited, he started telling everybody about a new baby cousin.  He even asked for his teacher's home phone number so he could call her that night. The UPS truck showed up at the neighbor's and he was looking out the window watching and he said, "I wonder if that is how Aunt Michelle's baby is going to get delivered." My sister-in-law tried to explain that UPS doesn't deliver babies. :-)

Andrew (7) calls his future cousin "baby him/her" since we don't know if it will be a boy or girl. And he has already decided that if it's a girl, he will buy it a pink stuffed animal and a blue one if it's a boy. Although my brother tried to tell them the baby is not here yet, the boys decided that they are just planning things out, so they are ready when their new cousin arrives. Too cute! 

Thanks for being so excited boys! We can't wait either!

Aunt Michelle

First Baby Gift

We've been on the never ending quest to de-clutter our home. You know... sell some stuff on Crai.gslist that we never use anymore, throw out the old paperwork that we don't need to keep, etc. Good timing too since we hope to welcome our little one... hopefully this year or next. Great time to "nest" and prepare for baby. 

Yesterday I stopped by the jewelry store to sell some broken and I-never-wear-this jewelry. (BTW the price of gold is really good so I highly recommend this :-)  As I was chatting with the store owner, I told her about our plans to adopt. She was so excited for us. I just love that our closest friends, and even complete strangers, are so happy for us when they hear the news. I keep thinking, "Geez, this child will be welcomed with such joy and will be loved immensely because they are a true miracle!" As I was leaving the jewelry store, the owner gave me this present. It's our first baby gift and it made my day!

May God bless you today with a fun surprise too!