Man, what a year...We started off the year pregnant, but then on January 9th our world fell apart with our first miscarriage. I left school for a semester, and through February and March I just tried to survive the heartbreak.At the end of March our little Toby joined our family.On April 10th, just ahead of Infertility … Continue reading Goodbye 2012
We had our joint interview today! 🙂 Kim (our caseworker) interviewed the two of us together about our relationship and marriage. It was fun 🙂 We were asked about how we met, our dating/courtship, our marriage, how we show affection to each other, how we handle conflict, what causes conflict in our marriage, how we … Continue reading Adoption Update 9/26
Yesterday I got a surprise flower delivery :)Daniel had flowers delivered for no particular reason while he was at work.He thought I would like the flowers but LOVE the pitcher vase and he was so right. I think the pitcher is ADORABLE and I'm excited to use it again :)Daniel also took care of a … Continue reading My Sweet Hubby
Auntie Katie (Daniel's cousin) came by today to say hi before heading home to San Diego to GET MARRIED! Katie transferred to BYU and we've loved having her living nearby. She helps watch Aurelia and comes over to hangout, and its nice to have family within a few blocks of us. We're so excited for her. Now Aurelia … Continue reading Auntie Katie is Getting Married!
Some days I am able to laugh and joke about my infertility.Some days I have infinite optimism that all of this will be for the benefit of our family and I'll be able to look back on it and see the good.Some days I am able to be over the moon, genuinely and wholeheartedly happy … Continue reading Hard
Jess Building Joy 