Cousins!

Last week my sister Amie came down from Idaho. I was finally able to see my new nephew Emmett born July 25, 2009. I'm so excited that Adaline will have a cousin her age even if he is a boy and lives 3 hours away. Adaline and Emmett My little nephew Calab just loves his new cousins and was so excited to hold both of them.

Vin Diesel look a like from "The Pacifier"

Our cute little girl being so big holding her head up.

I can't believe Adaline has been in our family for a week now. Cal and I have been trying to enjoy every little minute we have with her since we know she wont be this small very long. Her grandparents and cousins couldn't wait to see and hold her. Somethings she is trying to do are having A LITTLE control of her head, trying to grabbing onto everything near her hands, or if she is mad pushing everything away; I swear she has arms and legs of steel. Grandma D excited to have another granddaughter after 14 years.Grandpa D enjoying his new granddaughter.Grandpa and Grandma T enjoing their 27th grandchild.Watching her first BYU game with her daddy! Doing what Daddy and Adaline do best!Adaline had her first doctor visit (9/11/09) since the hospital. She weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and was 20.5 inches long.

Welcome Home!

Saturday, was one of the greatest day of my life. It was the day that Amber placed Adaline into my arms says "She is yours now". I know that is was probably the hardest thing for Amber to do. Especially after 9 months of being pregnant and also after the time of enjoying Adaline at the hospital and over night at her house. But Amber knew what was better for her. After 3 years of praying and fasting we are finally a family of THREE.

Our new Family of THREE!Molly welcoming our newest family member.Our Newest Employee!

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

A Blessing From Heaven

Adaline Emily was born today September 2, 2009 at 4:15 in the afternoon. She was delivered with ease and no complications. Her birthmother did everything the doctor asked and she was only in pain until the meds kicked in. Addie weighed in at 7 pounds 1 ounce, so we put her in the light weights and is 19.5 inches long. For being a week late, Addie is perfect!

Cal and I are so grateful for the wonderful gifts that our Heavenly Father blesses us with, especially Adaline. It may seem like it has taken us a long time to add to our family, but we wouldn't have it any other way. She was worth the wait!

Our thoughts and prayers still go out to our Birthmother Amber and her family as they still have a tough decision ahead of them later this week, when they sign over their rights to us. I always thought I could comprehend what it would be like to be able to place a baby if it wasn't planned. But when that time comes and you hold that little one in your arms, its a whole different ball game. Cal did a great job taking care of everyone and making sure all needs were met. I was glad to see that he was taking notes while the nurse was changing her and wrapping her like a burrito.

And just like Cal does, he makes people laugh and forget for just a moment the circumstances they are in.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. This is a testament that Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers.

Gena & Cal