So, my last post had to do with the "Dear Birth Mother'' letter.  Something that we have tweaked and perfected since then, and have submitted the final version.  

Another thing that our social worker suggested we do is create a photo book chronicling our lives.  I loved this idea, but was unsure where to start.  It took a while for me to get going with it, but eventually I got a great idea from a friend to do an ABC book about Jon and me.  It took a while, but it is finally done, and submitted as well, but I wanted to share it here since it involves so many of our friends and family.  If you didn't make it into the book, I'm really very sorry - but there's only so many pictures I can put into such a small book (and that worked with each of the letters)!  

So ... without further ado .... The ABCs of Jon and Nikisha (Front cover picture, the black and white photo on page "E", the groomsman picture on page "F", 5 small pictures on page "K" every picture on page "U"  taken by R. Gonzalez Photography,  -Thanks Rebekah!)

Hi There!

Just a quick update on the world of the would-be parents!

I'm in Chicago right now, embarking on my first summer of grad school.  So far, I'm loving both Chicago and grad school!  There's a ton of work and a ton of writing - but the cool part about it is that all the work and writing is centered around a subject that I love, none of the "general education" stuff that used to bore me to tears.  So that's cool!

Jon is being quite the hero at home holding down the fort (which is no easy feat with grandma and the three cats!).

We are tentatively saying home study in August when I get back - which is both awesome and weird.  I'm wondering if I should have what would be the baby's room generally laid out in the way that we think we will - just to give the social worker an idea?

Coffee sales are slow.  I think I may have projected my love for coffee on the whole world :)

I think that's it for now!! I hope everybody is doing well and enjoying this lovely summer (well, I assume it's lovely.  It's rained almost everyday I've been in Chicago)

Nikisha