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My first Mother's Day Card.
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Still in the joy-fog of excitement over the adoption, I was even more surprised to receive my first-ever Mother's day card from my step-mother-in-law, Linda. "Your baby girl is blessed to be born into a family where love is a way of life." So sweet! Thank you. Happy Mother's day... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Taking My Mama Places - Hawaii Edition
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Taking a Cessna over Kauai, Hawaii. Getting some R & R at the Marriott resort in Kauai, Hawaii. Waimea Falls at Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens, Oahu, Hawaii. Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens, Oahu, Hawaii. Since I've travelled extensively for work, I've accumulated lots of points for free flights, rental cars, hotels,... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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We have been matched!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, we thought the wait for a baby could be years, when we first started the adoption process... But, we got the call yesterday that a birthmom in Arkansas wanted to meet us! I am curently in Hawaii on vacation with my Mom and Thad is home in Birmingham. Both... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Nursery for Baby Hodges
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We finished the nursery! We finished it for the home study (though not required per se) but also, just in case we 'get the call' about a birth mom, a baby, a lead - - we want to be ready. It is in our nature to be planners and preparers.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 18, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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HOME STUDY APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are...
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HOME STUDY APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are very excited and very thankful for our Social Worker, Tyler. Next step: baby! Continue reading
Posted Mar 18, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Our First Baby Gift!
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Today my Mom and Dad bought us our first baby gift: the Baby Brezza. They are totally on-board with this adoption, can you tell??? It's like a Keurig for baby formula and a must-have for someone, like us, who will only be bottle-feeding. There is a formula "tank" on top... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Frozen. That is All.
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Silver Spring, MD. Headed to Whole Foods across the street for provisions for the pending snow storm. Its' FREEZING! Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Beautiful Words
I found something online that I believe completely and accurately sums up how we feel about our pending adoption: "Adoption: Not a second choice, a fallback option or because you can't have 'your own,' but wholly believing you are seeking to bring home the very child God created with you... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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IAD-DTW-BHM
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We have been staying in Silver Spring, MD, right outside of Washington, DC. Our flights were cancelled yesterday because of the snow/ice. Luckily we were able to get our rental car and hotel room for an extra day. Delta kindly re-routed us through DTW (Detroit Metro Airport), instead of Atlanta,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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The Home Visit.
During the adoption home study process, we have completed lots of paperwork, written autobiographies, answered discussion questions, been FBI-fingerprinted, been cleared with the Child Abuse & Neglect center, provided countless documents (marriage certificate, birth certificates, pet vaccination records, college diplomas, tax records, etc) as well as a complete financial statement.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Almost Paper Pregnant!
It's decided. We are not using an Adoption Agency or an Adoption Facilitator. Instead, we've gotten an Attorney. We are a few more steps closer to being paper pregnant! The Attorney. Tonight we talked for 45 minutes with our Attorney in Arkansas who will be handling our adoption. It went... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Back to Work. BHM-LGA
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We flew to New York City yesterday. It was brisk but beautiful and we rode around downtown, upper east side and midtown. We drove near the Empire State Building, the famous Macy's department store and saw other sites along the way. I love looking at the towering buildings and watching... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Transitions
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Today we finally move from the snow laden landscape of New Jersey to a snow free (but still cold) Washington DC. It's been a while since we have been here. The last time was during the Cherry Blossom festival last year. There was also an Oriental Heritage festival going on.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Feb 4, 2014 no more snow for me
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After last week I didn't want to deal with any more snow but our trip to New Jersey has certainly not cooperated. Princeton, NJ Birmingham, AL Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Throwback Thursday: Portland Head Light - Cape Elizabeth, Maine
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Sunday, October 6th (2013) Mom and I were in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The photo is self-explanatory, but words that come to mind: Breathtaking. Surreal. Peaceful. It was windy and the clouds moved quickly across the landscape. There were no sounds except the winds wisking the tides to the rocks. There... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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More from Puerto Rico. Heaven...
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Here is our resort: the Renaissance La Concha (Marriott). It's very 'fancy' and inside the lobby feels more like a Miami club, full of sleek materials, bikini bodies and full-priced cocktails. But it was free (we used points to stay), so zero complaints. Plus, as Marriott Platinum members, we were... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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El Yunque National Rainforest, Puerto Rico
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When you are sitting at work in our cubicle and your boss asks, "Will you go down to Puerto Rico for a few days?', you always say "yes." It's no surprise that we are sent out on the road for work with only a moment's notice, but this time it... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Jan 9, 2014
At the doctor this morning for our Home Study lab work bringing us one step closer to making our family whole! Continue reading
Posted Jan 9, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Why I love Forts!!!!!
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Ever since I first saw Fort Morgan I have been in love with forts. It would be a dream of mine to build my own compound out of stacked stones and mortar. I am not sure if it is the geometric design or the 20'' thick walls. I imagine being... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Secret Spy Cloud
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Near Cape Canaveral and NASA there was this peculiar looking cloud floating over the land. It probably had an alien spy ship hiding in it. Conspiracy Much? Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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A sunset to remember!
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Traveling allows you the opportunity to see ordinary everyday things like sunsets in a different light. This photo was taken near Cocoa Beach, FL. The Banana River is alive with fish and manatees. We were headed back to the hotel and saw this boatlaunch glowing with the late day sun.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Jan 8, 2014
sometimes we worry when there is no need a promise to one's self can fulfill the heart but warmth comes from within Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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In Florida for Work, Must Disney World.
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There are times in life when you just have to let go of yourself. Being at Disney is one of those times. I am normally somewhat of a fuddy-duddy, but being at Disney to my dismay, brings out my inner child and frees me...to explore my imagination. The fun that... Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Christmas 2013
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God has certainly blessed us with an abundant year and great times with our family and friends. We are very thankful and are looking forward to 2014. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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Fingerprints, Paperwork and Steps Closer to Adoption
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Today we were fingerprinted at the police deparment for our FBI/criminal clearances. We went from one courthouse to the next, getting information and paperwork together. We got a half-dozen forms notarized. We ordered books on adoption. We are making progress in the home study process and are a step closer... Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2014 at redwheelbarrow
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