Sponsoring.

If you have ever considered sponsoring a child through any organizations I highly recommend you do! We have chosen Project 61 and World Vision. We got updated pictures of both of our children this week! What a joy to see a new picture and read a sweet note! These kids are real and what you are doing (if you are...) is amazing to them.

 

If you are looking for a very real experience with your sponsorship, I would recommend you join Project 61. We get frequent messages via FB, letters, and pictures of our child.

 

 

 

Legasa - Project 61

Lucia- World Vision

 

Fifty Seven

 

Adoption Update:
We are currently at number 57 on the unofficial wait list. Slow is the name of this game, but I would be lying if I said I was ready to be at the top! We are still adjusting to life around here with a new baby.

 

We are rounding out the first year of waiting. What a year it turned out to be! In March we will be DTE for a year. That means we have some documents that are starting to expire and we need to update them. First on that list would be our Biometrics (AKA Fingerprints). We have to do lots of awesome paperwork to get a new appointment and get them redone. I have heard before that paperwork is no fun the second time around and now I understand. It was giddy and exciting a year ago, now...not so much. Oh well! It's what has to be done to get us to our Isaiah!

 

 

New Mom. New Life.

Being a mom is AMAZING. It really is as good as everyone makes it out to be. I was a hugggge critic. I thought there is no way you really can love something so much, but I was completely wrong. I love being a mom and I love just sitting and holding my baby all day long. It doesn't get old! With all that said, being a new mom is also very scary. Addie just turned 6 weeks today and the first few weeks I was constantly battling fear of everything! I was a worried wreck. Here are some verses that I kept on repeat to keep me calm. I had to remember to TRUST in the Lord. I had to trust in His promises. I'm not as crazy as I was the first few weeks, but I do still constantly rely on these few verses during the rough parts of the days with a newborn.



28“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.29“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.30“For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11


Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:27


Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21

Introducing...

Adelyn Mae!

01.01.13

 

 

 

Happy New Year!!

 

 

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!
Love,
Ryan, Arin, and Jovie

Oh! The Places We'll Go!

Three years. I have been married for THREE years! Honestly, each year has gotten better and better! I can't wait to see what the future holds for us. I've heard it said that you will love your spouse the least on your wedding day, but more and more each day. I thought that was kind of odd to say at a wedding, but it is so true! I love Ryan more today than I ever have :) He is an awesome hubz and I'm so incredibly grateful and undeserving of him!! Year four is sure to have some HUGE changes for our little family, but I know there is noone else I would rather walk them with!

Little trip down memory lane...The proposal...
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Wedding....12*19*09