Zoe Day 3, 4 & 5

Day 3:

We went to the hospital to visit Zoe's birth mom. She is looking a lot better. We were able to learn more about Zoe's birth family and we took pictures of all four of us together for Zoe's baby book.

Daddy daughter time. Levi just loves Zoe. He stares at her and tells her she is beautiful. Sorry the picture is so blurry.

Day 4: Relinquishment Day

Zoe getting ready for the day.

Zoe is all ready.

After Zoe's birth mom relinquished her rights we visited more. Then we took Zoe's birth mom home. We were in no way prepared for the emotions that came with that. Zoe's birth mom was such a trooper. We will be forever grateful for her sacrifice. After we dropped her off, Levi and I sat in the car crying for over an hour.

Day 5: Attorney

We had to go back to the hospital to get medical records we were never given. The attorney needed the paperwork in order to complete and send our ICPC to Utah. Hopefully we hear tomorrow that we can go home. If not, we should be able to go home on Thursday.

Zoe seems so tiny in the hotel crib (pack-n-play). She is extremely exhausted after staying up until 3:00 am. Hopefully we have a more restful sleep tonight.

Zoe Day 2

Day 2 of Zoe's life.

Zoe's first teddy bear. It is almost as big as her. She is 19 in. and the bear is 10 in.

Zoe loves to suck on her hands. She tries to do it even when she has her biniki in.

Hanging out at the hotel. Just finished her bottle

At IHOP. Her very first outing into public. I received multiple comments on how good I look for having her yesterday.

Zoe's hearing screening. She passed with flying colors. Way to go Zoe. Our A student already. No pressure.

Close up on Zoe. She is so cute. How could you not want to hug and kiss her all day long.

Zoe's new outfit. She threw up on it several times before I could even take a picture. I also had a cute sweater on, but it got the most of the throw up.

Welcoming Zoe to the World

We arrived at the hospital at 10:45 am pacific time. We waited for her birthmother to arrive so we could meet her for the first time. Zoe's birthmom is the sweetest lady I will ever meet. We got along very well from the beginning and I am excited to share the details with Zoe as she grows. We all visited with each other until it was 1:45 pm when we ventured to the delivery room. We heard her first cry and it was so small and cute.

Getting ready to see Zoe's birth.

First time mommy gets to hold Zoe.

First time daddy gets to hold Zoe.

Zoe was born on Friday, April 2nd 2010 at 2:22 pm Pacific Time. She was 6lbs. 5oz. and 19 in. long.

Zoe's first bath. She was not a happy camper. However, she did calm herself quickly and apparently enjoys running her fingers through her hair. She also likes to suck her fingers, which according to her birthmom she did that in the womb as well.

Zoe getting fed and burped by daddy. Look at all her hair. It is thick black hair with a sight wave. She loved getting it washed and brushed.

Our family photo

Big News...

Our baby girl will be born on Friday, April 2, 2010. We are so excited to add a new addition to our little family. We have waited 5 years. She is 3/4 African American and 1/4 Hispanic. She is going to be beautiful. Her name will be Zoe, but we are still working on a middle name. We want it to be meaningful and a family name. Pictures will be coming soon.

Thank you to all our friends and family who have been praying for us and supporting us.

This one is for Cheri

Cheri is a good friend and neighbor who reminds me often that I need to be updating my blog by showing my projects. I must say I have been slacking and feeling unmotivated to update my blog because I do not have much to say. So here is what I have been up to lately.

I forgot my sister's birthday (I know I am terrible sister). To make up for it, I made her this quilt for her baby's crib. She had all the bedding minus the quilt. This was made clear back in September.

This is a picture of my nephew Croy in his crib with his blanket.

My mom was so kind to buy us our first major purchase for our future baby. We decided to pick one that was generic so we would not need to worry if it is a boy or girl.

Don't worry, I figured out how to girlify it by adding pink, bows, flower, etc. I enjoyed making the car seat canopy until it came to the handles. It was a little tricky with the handles being crocked. Anyone who knows me, knows I figure out things the hard way.

Last, but no least. I made cute shoes for our future baby. It all started when 4 ladies at work announced they were pregnant with girls around the say time. 1 due in April, 2 due in May and 1 in June. So, I had some other staff help me throw a combined baby shower for the 4 of them. I made each a pair of booties. I am so addicted to shoes for myself and children, that our poor child will have more pairs of shoes then she will know what do with. I know shoes are unnecessary for babies, but who can resist when they are so cute.

Here is the website that I got the pattern from
Heather Bailey
Look for Bitty Booties

Adoption update: We have officially transferred our information to A Act of Love. We have been busy collecting paperwork and taking required classes. In case you didn't catch on, we have told them we would like a girl, because I will be totally obsessed with making her look cute. Hopefully we hear something by this summer. Keep us in your prayers please!

Aunt Elsie's Trinkets & Treasures Photo Shoot

Most of you who know me well, know that I love antiques and anything vintage. So, of course, I had to have pictures taken at my favorite antique store Aunt Elsie's Trinkets & Treasures. My friend Lluvia took my pictures and my friend Nicole posed me (I am unable to pose myself). I have been buying vintage dress patterns online and finally made one. I call it my Twiggy dress because it reminds of Twiggy.

For more information on Aunt Elsie's Trinkets & Treasures scroll down to the bottom of this post.

Me and Denise Dubek (Owner of Aunt Elsie's Trinkets & Treasures).

Thanks again Denise! We had a great time and I will be seeing you again soon.

Aunt Elsie's Trinkets & Treasures

Denise Dubek

(Owner)

9118 South Redwood Rd.

West Jordan, Utah 84088

Elsiestreasures@gmail.com

Phone: 801-561-5557

Family

While spending time with my dad, I found this picture on his computer. I just love it. We all look so happy. I am the cute screaming baby (just in case you did not notice). I love my mom's facial expression. I truly enjoy looking at old pictures.