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11/4/2014

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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!)
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A Quick Check In

7/1/2014

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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
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In Honor of Father's Day

6/16/2014

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Dear Baby,

You might not know it yet, but you've got a pretty awesome dad.  

Here are the top ten things that you should know about Dad:

1. Dad likes to take care of everybody.  No exceptions.  It doesn't matter if you're a stranger or if you're his best friend - if you need something, he's the man to go to. 
2.  If you ask nicely, he'll play the guitar for you.  He'll tell you he's no good at it and that he's a "poser", but don't believe him.  He's amazing.
3.  Dad's really good at budgeting.  There are going to be times in our lives that I'm going to want to buy something (likely shoes) and Dad is going to have a look.  Trust in that look.  
4.  Dad is the most supportive person you will ever meet.  You want to try dance? Go for it.  You want to pick up an instrument? Yes.  Move across the county? Why not?  You can always count on Dad to be in your corner.  Always.  
5.  Sometimes, Dad gets overwhelmed.  And that's okay.  When this happens - just let it.  When you're as awesome as Dad, you are allowed to have moments of frustration. 
6.  Dad is a quiet guy.  This doesn't mean that he isn't paying attention, or that he doesn't care about what's going on.  It just means he's absorbing it all in.
7.  Dad's a vegetarian.  At this moment, he has been for 15 years (I think).  But that doesn't mean you can't eat meat around him.  And it's okay to ask him about it too - for some reason people get weird about it.  It's just who he is, and it makes him happy.
8.  Dad's funny.  Like, seriously funny.  Sometimes he's overtly funny and sometimes he's subtly funny.  Sometimes it's a just a look, sometimes it's an inside joke.  But he's really funny.  
9.  Dad will challenge you.  In everything.  He'll respect your opinions - but he'll make you defend them.  He'll present an opposite point of view.  He'll make you explain your thinking, your thoughts, your passions.  And you'll grow because of this.
10.  Dad loves us.  Never, ever forget that.  

Yesterday was not only Father's Day - but it was also Dad and my one year wedding anniversary.  I spent a lot of yesterday realizing how lucky I am to have him in my life.  We are both so lucky.

I'm also realizing right now that depending on how old you are when you read this that you will either find this somewhat funny and enlightening, or maybe gross because it's all touchy-feely.  Sorry about that :)

Love,
Mom

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    children of wonderful people
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    parents in waiting.



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