Amanda's in CONCERT Band!

Amanda played the snare and timpani drums last night. Rob and I both just made it to see her play, and then we had to leave for youth group. She did awesome!

Amanda and her band teacher, Danny Hunt.

Not only was Amanda awarded Most Inspirational Musician for the 6th grade band, she was also chosen as the only percussionist to join concert band next year! Way to go Amanda! We are so proud of you!

Happy Birthday Mom & Grandma!

The girls helped make lemon and chocolate cream pies for Grandma's Birthday!

We only put on two candles!

Grandma loves wind chimes!

We love you mom/grandma!

Thanks for all you do for us on a day to day basis!

Have a great birthday!

Nicole Lettered In Band

We were proud to watch Nicole accept her Varsity Letter Award in Instrumental Music last week! Way to go...and even as a freshman!

NICOLE IS BEHIND THE WHEEL!

IT IS OFFICIAL!!! She has her permit!

Mother's Day Celebration!

Mom and Me!

Nicole, Mom, Me and Amanda!

We had a great day together and a wonderful dinner at the Claim Jumper! And I even got breakfast in bed from my husband. Thanks for the great day guys! I love you, mom!

Nicole's Birthday Celebration!

New Night Shirt!

Kari came to help Nicole celebrate with the family!

Nicole and her best friend Nancy!

Cupcakes and 15 candles!

Nicole gets the Emerald ring she wants from Grandpa and Grandma Lind over dinner at the Red Robin Friday night on her actual birthday!

Happy 15th Birthday Nicole!

Promised Family Photos!

Okay here are the two family photos that we actually purchased! Enjoy!

HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY NICOLE!!!

Nicole with her Great Grandma Martha at 2 days old above, who passed away when Nicole was 9 1/2 yrs old. Rob's dad, Gramps Harding, with Nicole at 3 days old, who passed away suddenly when Nicole was 1 1/2 yrs old.
Nicole we are very proud of you and the beautiful young woman you are becoming! You make your family proud. Happy 15th Birthday, yesterday, Friday, May 11th! We love you!

We Had Our 1st Meeting!

Last night, Rob and I had our first meeting with Christian Family Adoptions! It was so exciting! It was a general information session, with answers to our specific questions. We also got to look thru a picture book of waiting children...which eventually I had to put away, because I wanted to take most of them home with me. Anyways, we have officially finished our application process and paid our application fee as well, and now we are waiting for all of our references to come in, our criminal background check, and our doctors letter to arrive at the adoption agency. Once those are received, we will be able to start our home study process. They say that should start in 4 - 6 weeks. Then we are signed up for an intensive class one weekend in July. Once we have been certified to adopt thru the state, we go back to looking thru the picture books of waiting children and begin our selection process.

That's all for now. If you think of us, remember to pray for us. Pray for unity, clear heads and direction. Also, pray for our girls that this transition would go as smoothly as possible. We appreciate your prayers. We'll let you know more as the process transpires. Isn't this just so exciting!!!

NEW Family Photos!

Okay...these are all the ones we didn't get! I need to scan the two we did get so you can all enjoy them. We needed a new family photo for the adoption process.