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!