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.

Amanda...HORSES!!!

Amanda has been asking to take more horseback riding lessons forever. A couple summers ago, she took everyweek for 12 weeks and LOVED it! Although, that place was for younger kids. Grandma Lind found a place way out in Boring/Sandy, and today she had her second lesson. These are photos from the first lesson because I forgot my camera today. And, of course, today the rode in the ouside arena. Oh well, next time!

Anyways, she is saving money so she can continue this love of hers...which of course is not cheap! She has so much fun! She is a blast to watch.

Rob Turned 40!!!

Okay...we tried to surprise him...but he surprised us! He showed up early to his own party! He was so happy to see all of you and felt so blessed!

I knew I was married to a marvelous man...

but had no idea he was MR. INCREDIBLE!

Notice the picture in the bottom right hand corner...this is from Kari Moffat. She loves birthdays! Rob got some really unique gifts...if you were not there for gift time...you may need to ask him about his new "car", potty night light, undies, & t'shirts. Thanks to all of you who made Rob's evening such a great success! We love you, Rob!

WHO IS HE???

We are not sure!

We just started the adoption process...we are in the midst of loads of paperwork! We are thinking it will be a boy between the ages of 9 - 12 yrs old? Of course, we will have to wait and see if we are approved and what child is available.

We don't know what he will look like...but we are EXCITED!

Yes...you read right...a boy!!

We're Expecting!