Adoption Update

Well, our worker came out last week for a home visit. Found out that there was an error on some of the paperwork that she turned in. So, now she has to fix all that and get it approved AGAIN by both of her supervisors. We LOVE our social worker and feel very lucky to have her, but AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone makes mistakes, everyone makes mistakes.... We had hoped to finalize by Halloween and now it doesn't even look like we will finalize by the end of the year. It is very sad. L needs this closure. She has asked multiple times when she will be adopted. She has yet to tell Ben or I that she loves us, but know that she is 'attached'. I honestly think that she is holding back until the adoption is complete. My heart just breaks for her.

Thanksgiving 2009

Had Braden's 6th birthday this month. My kids are growing so fast! L's birthday will be next - a few days before Christmas. D's will be quickly following her a few days after Jesus' birthday. Makes for a crazy couple months, but wouldn't change my life for anything!
Spent a wonderful Thanksgiving in Indy this year. Thursday was with my side at my parent's home and then after the craziness of Black Friday got together with my Mom's side of the family for even more games, food and fun. We had our traditional pizza dinner and LOTS of cookies, pies, and card games. The younger children have so much fun whenever we get together with all of the cousins. Of the little ones, my 7 year old was the oldest, then there were two 6 year olds, three 5 year olds, one 3 year old, two 2 year olds, one 1 year old and two under 1. Another 2 year old and two more under 1 were not able to join us this year. It always amazes me that anytime they get together we don't have any fighting among them (other than some battles between my own)! I did see some agression among the adults over a game of spoons, though. lol.
I wish we lived closer so that I could be with my family more often, but I always enjoy the time that we do get.