New Addition

We finally did it, we bit the bullet and got a cat...it's driving Austin nuts.  He thinks Austin's tail is his personal entertainment. Needless to say, the cat fits into our crazy little menagerie.  So we now have a Deaf cat (DC), Seeing Eye Dog (Austin), a Hobbit (roommate), a 20-year-old (C), and a newborn (E). Yep, you read that right, the cat is deaf...oh, and we have a newborn. But it's worth noting, I'm still the only B-EAutiful female in the house.

As you may know, we have been fostering for the past 3 years. Being a foster parent has its ups and down, but like most things you get what you put in.  So we persist. We were blessed to have C come into our world and he’s truly become a part of the family. Once he graduates we plan on making him official if he still wants to be around this crazy crew. But until then I cannot share pictures or identifying information/markers. 

December was hard. Between a misdiagnosed brain tumor and the fleeting chance of an infant adoption, it was a challenge to feel the magic of Christmas. So those of you who missed your Christmas card - now you know why. But we raised the proverbial sand and changes were made in how they approached the process. C was our bright spot through it all. He continues to be a blessing to us. I’m ready for him to finish college so I can share him with you. 

Thursday of last week, May 24th, we got a call about a potential foster to adopt. We were to be the only call they made if we said yes. Still feeling the sting of December but hopeful, we said yes with little hesitation, but much apprehension. Friday and Saturday were spent making necessary preparations, Sunday we went around and set up baby registries, Monday Robby set up the bassinet in our bedroom, and Tuesday we built the crib. All the while we hoped for the best and prepared for the worst, guarding our hearts. Wednesday I took off work and we drove hours through rain, crazy traffic and saw a total of 4 different rainbows, to pick up a perfect baby boy, E. Needless to say we are smitten and over the moon. 

That being said, all babies are worth celebrating. I know there are a few who have asked about doing a shower or a “sip ‘n’ see” to meet him. We would love that once he’s old enough for crowd exposure. We firmly believe that it takes a village to raise a child, and with babies, extra hands are always needed. But please understand, just like with C, we cannot share pictures or identifiers about E until the official adoption paperwork has been filed. If you do see us and snap a photo of our amazingly adorable family, please respect that and 

DO NOT POST THE PICTURES IN A PUBLIC FORUM  

(i.e. texting, IG, FB, Twitter, KIK, any other social media you can think of, as well as public events, or anything that could be seen as public). Doing so can cost us the adoption, no matter how well intended. I will happily share an email, airdrop, or any other means of privately sharing your pictures with us to make sure we get to see and have your amazing pictures. But please understand the importance of them being yours to enjoy privately until we have the final adoption. At that point, please expect to see pictures of both our boys plastered all over our FB. But we cannot share those until the adoptions are final. 

I am sure that once things are set up, invitations and calls will be going out for you to get to know our growing brood. If you’re interested in setting up something or just want to stop in for a visit, you know how to get in touch with us. However, please know, in the event that a family member does happen to come forward, anything you give to E is his. His things would go with him.  So please keep our little niche in your prayers.  We will need them all as we navigate this new adventure.