Next Verse

Even though I have been wanting to start this blog for a long time now, I think it's only appropriate that it gets going now- at this new stage of our lives.

Our adoption was final yesterday- although from the moment we first met Ethan it felt like he had been with us his whole life, like I had carried him in me, raised him from birth- we are now officially his parents.

Perfect fit, huh?

We had a big "Adoption Celebration" last night at our new home. I was so surprised at how many friends -old and new- came out to celebrate with us, how many people were rejoicing with us, how many people love us, and love Ethan. It is truly refreshing and I feel so blessed.

As nice as it was to get to spend a little time with new friends, my best friends were there the whole time. They brought gifts, gave hugs, talked, laughed, and stayed late to help clean up. Long after everyone else had left, they self assigned duties to get my house back in order - clean up yard and deck, sweep and mop floors, put away leftovers, take out the trash, drain the hot tub and look for the broken glass (broken thermometer), and most importantly, after it was all done, they just sat down with us, and loved us like they always have.

I hope I can continue to keep up this blog. There are so many exciting (well, to me at least) things happening in our lives right now that I want to share with everyone: news and updates for everyone, a place to share all of the funny things Ethan says, and just an outlet for me to tell our story.