We're here

Sorry it has been so long since we posted. I'm sure our 2 faithful readers were disappointed! Anyway, things are moving right along for us. This week is my 4th week at my new job at UCP. So far I really like it/ love it! I have been training this week and working with my supervisor to define my new role. I am the first behavioral therapist they have had. Though they are excited to have me, they don't seem quite sure how to utilize me yet. In the mean time I am doing a lot of observation and some consultation. I am also still taking my alternative teaching classes one evening a week and on Saturdays through the end of May.
Jeff started working extra for the quarter about a week ago so he too is staying busy. He has been trying to leave by 9:30 every night so we can see each other at least for half an hour or so. I go to bed early now that I'm up at 5:30 AM.
On the adoption front, we are anxiously awaiting our guy's furniture which should come any day now. We have also completed most of our requirements for the fire inspection and will be done after one more trip to Home Depot. Our application is in, our references are out and soon it will be a waiting game. I get more excited every day to meet him and am praying God will continue to prepare us for our new role as parents!

D-Town Fun!

We went to Dallas last weekend to visit with the Carpenter clan. We needed to get away and will find any excuse to go up there! We are anxiously awaiting this new addition to our drive: We definitely almost got run over while I was trying to get this picture before the sign changed again!
While we were in town we went to take family portraits with this lil' Texas beauty:
Jeff and I struggled, but we did get a couple good shots.  
I was trying to get a good picture for the cover of our family book for the adoption agency.
I captured this photo of Drew as he patiently waited for his family portrait.  What a cutie!
We also went to see the Herwecks while we were in town.  We enjoyed visiting them as well and Caleb is growing up so fast!  All in all it was a fabulous trip that ended with dinner at Jeff's parents on the way home.  Stay tuned for news about how my first week at my new job went!

Ariana arrives!

Thursday my BFF, Jenny and I met up for pedicures and a Sonic. I was worried about her driving around as she was feeling some pain. I literally pictured her pulled over on the side of the road to have the baby. She worked and drove around right up until the last minute. She's so independent!! Anyway, while I was waiting for her to arrive Thursday, I called her every 5 minutes to make sure she was okay. Well, Thursday night after the pedicure and Jenny's drive home, Jenny headed to the hospital! Friday, 4/3/09 at 6:15 am, sweet Ariana was born at 7 lbs. 7 oz!!! Jeff and I went to the hospital to visit Friday afternoon before heading to Dallas for the weekend. Ariana is quite a cutie and has a FULL head of dark hair! "Uncle" Jeff was instantly in love! Of course, "Aunt" Becca couldn't get enough!