Creating something that has never been...

Elder Uchtdorf gave this talk awhile back in the general relief society meeting. It really made me see my desires to be creative in a positive light. It also has helped me see tasks, such as creating grad school papers in a more positive light. Which is what I need to get back to doing instead of blogging. Happy Sunday & Enjoy!

Excited...

We met with Bob yesterday and it went great! I was nervous at first, but I really had nothing to worry about. We went over all of the homestudy paperwork and everything we need to get done to complete our homestudy. Last night we sat at the kitchen table and filled out every single piece of paper we could. We gave addressed envelopes to the bishop, our 4 references, and our employers to send recommendations. Now we just need to get a username and password for the online portion, complete our background checks, write our Birth Mom letter, make our photo collage, and have Bob come check out our house. Hopefully we can get this all done in the next few weeks! We are super excited :) 

Jeffery R. Holland is an Apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This talk was given last week at the General Conference of the Church in Salt Lake City. Elder Holland began his talk by reaching out to those who have ever felt alone or broken hearted. In truth, he was reaching out to all of us because everyone has felt that way at some point. He shared with us how we will never really be left alone because Jesus Christ has already walked that road so that we don't have to. I pray that this touches your heart the way it has mine. Happy Easter, and God Bless!

Tuesday! 5:00pm!

Bob called! Tuesday! 5:00 p.m. !  :)

I might as well tell you now...

   Well at least for us... We are big dorks. We were going to go for a walk with the dogs but, we are sitting by the phone, waiting for a phone call from Bob. Bob is the man. He is the home study man that holds our fate as parents in the palm of his hand. 

We decided to go for it. We went to orientation about 2 months ago and were wondering how this was ever going to happen, but things we were worrying about have kind of just faded away. We still worry, but I feel like we both KNOW this is the path we are on right now and it feels good to acknowledge it. 

Dan is also the man. He is the caseworker man who will handle our adoption after our home study clears.  We decided we were going to start the home study last Friday and called, but he was out of the office because his wife was giving birth; ironic-- yes I know. I finally got a hold of him for the first time yesterday. He said that the next step is to have Bob call us. Then he will set up an interview and we pay the home study fee. Then we fill out paper work, he comes and checks out our house, we get physicals, and letters of recommendation, write a dear birth mother letter, and create an online profile. And then we wait...

...which is what we are doing right now. Waiting for Bob. Dan called Daren a little while ago to make sure he had our phone number right, which he did and said Bob would call. Daren also congratulated Dan on his new baby and offered to take the little one off of his hands if he was ever feeling sleep deprived. Dan gave a chuckle and said no. Now it is up to Bob. Bob we are here and are waiting!

In other non-adoption news: I had too much fun in Vegas. I want to go back. It was warm and sunny and I miss my wild women.

We finally picked a place for the Black Family Reunion. We are going to Reunion Flatts in Alta, Wyoming, July 2-5th. If you are coming please let us know!!!

Our puppy Chica is now almost as big as Chooch! She is so cute though, I will have to post a slew of pictures one of these days.

Grad school is grad school. crazy. If I can survive the next 3 weeks I will get a much needed break in May. My next class doesn't start until June 8th!

Daren starts school again next week. He is still working for Pinnacle and Ray's as a manager. 

Spring break started for me today, though it is only a four day weekend this year. I have big plans! Tomorrow morning I have a scrap booking date with my friend Brita. Tomorrow afternoon I am going to get into the green house and make way for tomatoes. Saturday morning we are going to the temple, then afterwards we are going to go buy tomato starts and plant them in the green house. Saturday afternoon is filled with school work. Sunday is Easter and we are having friends over. Monday is a day dedicated to destressing by working my hinney off on grad school projects and organizing my classroom. 

Only 33 days until the end of the school year and then 16 days of summer school!!!

Life is good :)