It's One Year from Emily's Referral

Hi everyone,

Remember this photo? One year ago today we were on pins and needles all day long waiting for "The Call". Then, just before 4pm, two little retired ladies from across the street couldn't stand the wait anymore, knocked on our door, and stepped inside just before the phone rang. Absolute mayhem ensued, with Kevin and I nervously grabbing a pen, the phone, and computer, while the little ladies held their mouths behind us. The rest is almost a blur, we could barely breathe from the excitement. Then this photo followed in an email. Suddenly, we were parents.

Now look at her! Little miss personality, fearing nothing. Leaping into the pool into Daddy's arms, giving hugs and kisses (especially to kitties and pictures of The Wiggles), making new friends wherever she goes.

Can you believe it's been a year already? And by this time next year, we'll be close to getting her baby sister, Madeleine! Life has certainly been good to us.

So even with the poopy diapers (she's now starting to tear them off), food tossing at mealtime (almost under control), messy kitchen floors, toys jabbing the tender undersides of our feet in the dark of night...we're so happy, so blessed to have this beautiful little girl. By the way, her bib reads, "It's All About Me".

Thanks to our families and friends, and even friends of friends for their support and wonderful Blog comments. To the wonderful FAC parents, the moms at storytime, and anyone who has been a part of Emily's life so far, we thank you. We entered a world we only dreamed about last year, one full of love and laughter, and the incredibly sweet, happy sounds of childhood.

Much Love,

Caroline