Tuesday, August 30, 2011
1 year anniversary for Boo
One year ago today was a very happy day, indeed. One year ago today, Boo legally became a part of our family. The courts finally recognized what we knew all along, that Boo belonged with us.
This past year has been a year of transition for us. We moved to another state, near the ocean. Snuggle Bug and Boo entered into a Montessori school (Snuggle Bug is now in 1st grade, Boo is still preschool until next year). Oronozo started a new job.
It's taken some time to get settled and we're certainly missing family and friends from back home, but we're happy hear near the ocean.
Live is peaceful in this small, costal town. The people are friendly and we've managed to make some good friends during the past year. Having children in school helps make those connections.
We now own a 27' sailboat, so we are out on the water a lot. Just yesterday we had a dolphin swimming next to our boat for quite a while, popping up frequently, as if to say, "Hi!" That was an amazing experience to see a dolphin up close and personal.We had friends from back home come visit this summer and they mentioned how much more relaxed we look. The easing of stress will do that for you.
It's been wonderful just to be a family without the drama and the constant barrage of contact from the foster care system.
Boo is doing great! She's growing tall, she's getting smarter every day. She's sassy and outgoing. She's a beautiful child. In short, she's perfect!
We haven't heard anything from her birthmother since the day she voluntarily relinquished her rights during a phone conference with us last year. There's been no response from the picture and letter update that I sent out so I'm not sure she even received it. I'll try again soon.
So, that's what's going on with us. Hope all is well with you!
Labels: adoption, adoption #2, Boo, family
7 Comments:
Im glad to her your all are enjoying life! Youa re so lucky to live by the ocean, that is my dream. Someday maybe it will happen.
I hope you enjoy the end of summer, and look to fall for many new adventures.
I had checked in here and loved the news of your April update of living next to the water. And I thought how do people find jobs in other locations and move and live in beautiful places?
Little did I know God would move us in the same way just weeks ago unexpectedly opened a job transfer opportunity or my husband. We're out of state and living next to a beautiful lake with a dock attached to our building.
You're right, we are also making connections soon because of my 3 yr old being in preschool.
I'm so happy for your update and how much more settled and smoother things are going for your family. And being greeted by a dolphin next to your boat - too delightful! Makes me feel so happy and warm for you.
God Bless!
I love your story too and want to/will read more of the background! We also dream of moving somewhere else and like "on the Rock" said, always wonder how others are able to just do it. Your photography is just beautiful and I'm so happy for your little girl having been adopted into what seems like such a wonderful family! =)
So happy to read an update. So glad you are all settling into life. God bless you all.
Hi there! So happy to hear all is going perfectly! We have our house on the market and will be moving as soon as it sells. The ocean is in the place be. I just got back from visiting my daughter in SF. We went up to Bodega Bay. It was just gorgeous.
Keeping you in prayer! Hugs!
http://www.mskathleen.org/2011/09/road-tripping-through-wine-country.html
Hello! This is formerly pink explosion....we finally did it! We are now fostering! We are also working towards an international adoption and trusting in the Lord to lead us wherever we go.
I still am grateful for your honesty and insight thru your having Baby Bug in your home. We are bracing for the road we have ahead.
I am so happy for you all and that the move has been good for you! My children are jealous of your dolphin sightings though!
Just wanted you to be aware -- maybe you already are but just in case -- Oh, and keeping you in prayer! Hugs!
Have a great day!
http://www.mskathleen.org/2011/10/dangers-of-baby-mineral-oil-and.html
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