Gushing...

It was a month ago today that we first saw Hope's picture. I can't believe it has already been that long. It feels like yesterday. She is just so cute! I can hardly stand it. My arms ache for her. I know everyday we are closer to bringing her home, but...I'm tired of being close. I want to be with her. I want to pinch her toes and tickle her tummy. I want to see her smile and hear her laughter. I want to watch the world through her eyes as she grieves her foster family, and discovers her new one. I want to experience her wonder every day as we learn about each other and what life will be like in the Hoot Home as a family of 3 (+Ella...can't forget the 4-legged furry family member). I want to introduce her to the amazing family and friends we have here waiting to celebrate her arrival. I just want to pick her up and never let go. I thought I'd share a couple of our pictures from referral day (4/9/07) so you can help us re-live this awesome experience. There is nothing like it!


I got the call at work at about 11:30. I was prepared! I had lined up a sub for my after school work. I brought my glasses because I knew once the call came, so would tears. And, I brought our call sheet so I could take good notes!



Ron and I met, left one car in Woodbury and drove to the agency office in Edina together. We must have been in a hurry or something because this is how he parked when we got there.

Here are a couple shots of "the moment." I apologize for the blury pictures. We didn't really take time for camera instruction.


A couple more from when we got home. Proud Mama & Baba -


Here are a few of the other fun reactions we caught on camera. Proud Grandparents, Aunts, & Uncles -