Referral Day

Yesterday day marked one year since our referral of our daughter. For adoptive families, this is a pretty big day. Although it may not always be the happiest day for every family, it was for us. It was the first day we laid eyes on our sweet baby. Although we waited another 2 ½ months to get her in our arms, we finally realized we were going to be parents. We had a great night celebrating and I will never forget what an awesome day that was. I got the call with my mom on my way home from the mall. After getting to our house, we waited an excruciating 45 minutes for everyone to congregate. We then got a call and an email with this attached:

Here is Saida Kenean now…in all her baby glory!

Holiday Highlights

Now that the holiday season has come and gone, I really felt the need to get around to posting some updates and pictures. As always, things are busy around here.

Saida's first Thanksgiving at Nana's house

The plane ride to Florida for Christmas

Auntie Casey with new cousin Eva

Catching some rays in the Florida sunshine

Christmas Eve with the family. All of the kids opened their presents from each other together.

Meme with her grandchildren.

Out in Athens, during Christmas break. We got to hang out with our best friends. We were all roommates in college and now everyone is married with kids. Weird!

Playing mommy to her bff Max!