Kate's New Crib

Thank you Nana and Papa!
Kate moved into her crib and she seems to like it given she slept well last night. Chloe all of a sudden has a new found interest in her old bedroom now that she is in love with Kate's mobile that projects on the ceiling.

Chloe and Kate snuggling in Chloe's bed

Chloe can't wait for the day that they can have sleepovers. Frankly, neither can I. :)

Kate's story

About 10 years ago Matt and I were told we would never be able to have biological children.

We are now the proud parents of two beautiful girls. I can't believe how fortunate we are and how strongly we believe in the miracle of adoption.

I talked just today with Kayla, our birthmother, and we spoke about how we both had so many "unanswered questions". Through both of our heartache and despair we became each others answers. The adoption process is not without pain but there is also so much joy.... Kayla's going back to school in June and she continues to be so grateful to Matt and me for helping her through a hard time in her life. I almost laugh each time she thanks me. I think... "Really, you're thanking me as I hold this gorgeous newborn on my lap." I'm the thankful one.

Kate is now 26 days old and I am head over heels in love with her. I'll admit it took a few days. I imagine that mothers who give birth to their children fall immediately in love. I needed time. There were times during Kate's 4-day hospital stay that I didn't think she would get to be Chloe's little sister. (Although, Chloe always knew. Somehow she's known for over a year that she would have a baby sister. :) )
But now I can't imagine Kate not being our little girl.

I have been listening to this song by Sarah McLachlan over and over since our first phone call from Kayla in December. I am so grateful for both my Kate and my Chloe. Although it was a hard journey, I'm so glad Matt and I got to go on it.

PS- This sounds like a "Dear Diary" entry- Thanks for humoring me. I just wanted everyone to know how great adoption is!

She's a big girl

Chloe was so excited today because for the very first time she was able to swing all by herself-- as high as she wanted. Prior to today she couldn't quite get the hang of how to do it. But today she finally did! She kept singing "I'm a big girl! I'm not a baby anymore." We're so proud of her!

Happy Earth Day!

For Earth Day Chloe and I made "edible earths" out of cake and melted blue chocolate and a green food coloring marker. Chloe also painted an old cereal box that she wants to fill up with trash she finds around our neighborhood and park. (Her idea- not mine. She must have seen it on a show. :)


Kate helped out by sleeping soundly in her seat next to us.
Happy Earth Day!

SISTERS

I can't tell you how long I've wanted to be able to take these kinds of photos. I can't even stand how stinkin' cute they both are!

Two Weeks Old!

Out little Kate is two weeks old. She is such a good baby and we love her to pieces!