Joni and I are deep in the middle of the home-study portion of the adoption process.  After many visits to physicians, psychologist, government offices (background check, fingerprinting), etc, we are slowly making our way through the mounds of paperwork, training classes & required book readings.  

The journey continues to be a GREAT time for us, seriously!

Thank you so much for your continued prayer support as we are eager to complete the process and hopefully be approved by September.  From there, we wait.  :)

We hope to have additional updates posted soon with the various details of the process. 

Stay turned. 

July 4, 2009

Though we were able to visit with all of our immediate family members while in town for the weekend, we sadly only remembered to grab our camera as we were leaving that afternoon.

AND, as Joni has quickly learned, every trip home is filled with many hilarious antics from dear-ole Dad.

We will ALWAYS REMEMBER the cowbell episode, Dad.
Love you!

2009 Rodeo Of The Ozarks Festivities (Springdale, AR)

During the 4th of July weekend, we were excited to take the opportunity to visit family in Arkansas and attend the Rodeo of the Ozarks.

July 3, 2009 - Visiting the Family Garden (AR)

As I type, Rodney's parents are in the midst of "canning season" - the time of year when they harvest the beans, squash, beets, etc. from their garden and preserve them in Mason jars for meals during the coming winter months. We really enjoy sharing in this tradition as we shuttle the veggie-filled jars back to our home in Nashville for a future home-cooked meal. Great comfort food! :)