I just choked on my green grapes. I looked at the date and realized my itsy-bitsy baby will be ELEVEN months old on Friday. And it will be July. What. Is. Happening.
Josh and I are tickled at Mercy's exceptional progress and growth, and a little bit nostalgic now that she is getting so big and strong, growing teeth and trying to walk and doing the most adorable little shoulder shrug. There have been days lately where we go pick up Mercy from her crib in the morning and are struck by how much she looks like a little girl and not a baby.What's next; SAT's and Prom!?
We had our first post-adoption visit with our amazing caseworker. She is probably the most affirming person I have ever been around. She really believes in us! I was floating by the end of our hour together. Mercy was intrigued by her and was showing her all the tricks she knows, like figure-eights under the coffee table, pulling to standing, waving, clapping, talking, using her sippy cup, trying to walk, crawling about ten miles an hour, giggling, smiling.
Our house is going up for sale on Sunday. We've been cleaning and organizing and getting it ready for the next owner. It's a lot of work to do this, even more work with a little one. But we're close and it feels really good to live in an especially sparkly, bright home in the meantime. We love our charming house and will miss it dearly, but it's time. We are staying in town, but just going with something smaller and simpler for this season. Pray for a buyer and quickly, too! It only takes one. We are selling it ourselves and are going into this process feeling hopeful.
My sister is getting married in about three weeks. It is going to be the most breathtaking occasion. This girl has so much creativity and style. My sister and her almost-husband are totally right for one another. Liz and Brent are deeply and widely loved and believed in and on July 22 they will be surrounded by hundreds of people who are incredibly excited to support and participate in such a sacred commitment. Josh has the privilege of officiating the ceremony. I have the privilege of being my little sister's Matron of Honor. We are all blessed to be a part of this season of their lives.
I'm actually very nervous about my speech at the reception. So many things to say to such a beautiful, godly, gifted sister. I literally lay awake in bed night after night mentally writing and editing my speech. Nothing has made it to paper yet. I'm going to attempt to pretend it's just my sister and me alone in a room, and to let up on the self-imposed pressure for perfection. It's just I only get to do this once... Also, I'm debating my wedding day shoes. We're all wearing yellow shoes. I have a great pair that is slightly too big for me. The next size down is definitely too small. This is an outdoor wedding so I'll be hot and I'm actually hoping my feet will swell to fill them out. But waiting until the day of is risky business. I do not want to stumble down that aisle or eat it on the dance floor or trip during my speech. I've been looking for another pair, but my size and the right style is hard to come by. Thoughts? Tips?
Speaking of marriage, Josh and I celebrated our six year anniversary last week. Six years! I still feel so young and I can't wrap my mind around the reality that we have been married for six years. I was just a child back then! God has graciously walked with us every step of the way and is making ours a beautiful love story. This year we celebrated a deeper commitment, appreciation and gratitude for one another. I am so incredibly blessed to have married him. Josh was and is a dream come to true. Sincerely. Having Josh as my very best friend is a gift of God's mercy in my life. We spent the day as a family, starting with a long walk to coffee and heading out for another walk at Minto Brown Park after Mercy's nap. Then the two of us spent a lovely, romantic evening in Portland.
What's new with you?
Josh and I are tickled at Mercy's exceptional progress and growth, and a little bit nostalgic now that she is getting so big and strong, growing teeth and trying to walk and doing the most adorable little shoulder shrug. There have been days lately where we go pick up Mercy from her crib in the morning and are struck by how much she looks like a little girl and not a baby.What's next; SAT's and Prom!?
We had our first post-adoption visit with our amazing caseworker. She is probably the most affirming person I have ever been around. She really believes in us! I was floating by the end of our hour together. Mercy was intrigued by her and was showing her all the tricks she knows, like figure-eights under the coffee table, pulling to standing, waving, clapping, talking, using her sippy cup, trying to walk, crawling about ten miles an hour, giggling, smiling.
Our house is going up for sale on Sunday. We've been cleaning and organizing and getting it ready for the next owner. It's a lot of work to do this, even more work with a little one. But we're close and it feels really good to live in an especially sparkly, bright home in the meantime. We love our charming house and will miss it dearly, but it's time. We are staying in town, but just going with something smaller and simpler for this season. Pray for a buyer and quickly, too! It only takes one. We are selling it ourselves and are going into this process feeling hopeful.
My sister is getting married in about three weeks. It is going to be the most breathtaking occasion. This girl has so much creativity and style. My sister and her almost-husband are totally right for one another. Liz and Brent are deeply and widely loved and believed in and on July 22 they will be surrounded by hundreds of people who are incredibly excited to support and participate in such a sacred commitment. Josh has the privilege of officiating the ceremony. I have the privilege of being my little sister's Matron of Honor. We are all blessed to be a part of this season of their lives.
I'm actually very nervous about my speech at the reception. So many things to say to such a beautiful, godly, gifted sister. I literally lay awake in bed night after night mentally writing and editing my speech. Nothing has made it to paper yet. I'm going to attempt to pretend it's just my sister and me alone in a room, and to let up on the self-imposed pressure for perfection. It's just I only get to do this once... Also, I'm debating my wedding day shoes. We're all wearing yellow shoes. I have a great pair that is slightly too big for me. The next size down is definitely too small. This is an outdoor wedding so I'll be hot and I'm actually hoping my feet will swell to fill them out. But waiting until the day of is risky business. I do not want to stumble down that aisle or eat it on the dance floor or trip during my speech. I've been looking for another pair, but my size and the right style is hard to come by. Thoughts? Tips?
Speaking of marriage, Josh and I celebrated our six year anniversary last week. Six years! I still feel so young and I can't wrap my mind around the reality that we have been married for six years. I was just a child back then! God has graciously walked with us every step of the way and is making ours a beautiful love story. This year we celebrated a deeper commitment, appreciation and gratitude for one another. I am so incredibly blessed to have married him. Josh was and is a dream come to true. Sincerely. Having Josh as my very best friend is a gift of God's mercy in my life. We spent the day as a family, starting with a long walk to coffee and heading out for another walk at Minto Brown Park after Mercy's nap. Then the two of us spent a lovely, romantic evening in Portland.
What's new with you?
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Seeing you! Thinking friday late afternoon for coffee or Sunday morning...text me!
Great post Bex! Love hearing about your post-adoption visit. Little Mercy! Love her. Miss her.
Praying your house sells crazy fast!
Love to Liz!!! You will do fantastic on your speech. You have a gift with words. Just share your heart. That's what I would do. (can you guess the movie quote?) haha
Thanks for the updates! I hope and pray your house sells.
I have much experience with making shoes fit :) Are they sandals, sling-backs or pumps? If they are pumps, it's easy. Just put a thin insole in the shoe. They give them away at Nordstrom. For sandals or slings, it's not as easy, but there are small pads that you can stick in a shoe that are about 2" in diameter that go under the arch/ball of the foot area. Those might work--they'd take up room in the shoe. Any little adhesive pads you can buy to stick in the shoe that will take up space could be helpful. good luck!
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