We joke that this was the longest pregnancy AND the shortest pregnancy! After five years of marriage and waiting to become parents, we met Vivienne's birthmother,"T." , just 2-1/2 months before our little girl was born. On May 30, 2011, Vivienne Rose arrived and on June 24, she joined our family through the gift of open adoption. Our world is completely different now and we wouldn't have it any other way!
Some of our favorite memories of the past year...
- Celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary in April
- Experiencing Vivienne’s birth - T. asked us to be her birth coaches and to stay at the hospital with her to help care for our little one
- Enjoying having both of our families visit this summer to meet Vivienne
- Throwing a “farm birthday” for our 6 year old nephew, James - including tractor & ATV rides, bonfire, s'mores, feeding the calves and, of course, a hay ride
- Taking our first getaway weekend as a family of three - Vivienne loved the hotel pool!
- Texting, emailing, sharing photos and visiting often with Vivienne's birthmother
- Bringing Vivienne to work with Mommy most days
- Staying home with Daddy a couple days each week too
- Feeling blessed beyond what we ever imagined!
Thank you so much for your prayers and encouragement over the years as we waited for our little miracle to arrive. We are incredibly thankful for the gift of your friendship!
All God's blessings this holiday season,
Dave, Michelle & Vivienne
