Sister T-shirts

I ordered Emily and Lily matching sister T-shirts. They are so cute on them.

Finalization date drawing near!

We are so excited that Emily's adoption process is coming right along. On February 4th we sign adoption placement paperwork which makes her no longer a foster child. We become her "adoptive home", and her name changes to Emily Marie Phillips. On February 19th we finalize the adoption at the courthouse in front of the judge with some of our family, our pastor, and the wonderful social workers who helped to make this happen. Kinship Center (our foster/adopt agency) is having a celebration for us afterwards. What a blessing this little girl has been to us.

Going to church

Emily looked so grown up in her new outfit we just had to take her picture. Then off to church we went. What a hit she was there! People were lining up to see her...so funny.

Emily watching "The Teletubbies"

Goodbye sweet Lily!

We said goodbye to Lily this morning after fostering her for a little over a year and a half. Her birth father came to pick her up. I really thought I could keep it together and not get emotional but could not stop the tears from flowing. How can you not get emotional?? We will be able to see her once a month so that she can play with her half sister, Emily, who we are adopting. She hugged her sister goodbye and it was so cute. We love you Lily!!

Thanksgiving in Colorado

I had a wonderful visit during the Thanksgiving weekend with Rachel, Andy and Tyler. Tyler is so much fun and such a sweet, happy boy. Can't wait to find out next month if he is going to have a brother or sister! Rachel looks great and she and Andy are so cute together. I have so much to be thankful for with such a wonderful family.

Emily cruising

Emily has been standing more than sitting lately. One of these days she will just start walking. She is 1 year and 2 months old today.