Sunday, May 23, 2010

PROOF!

We know there have been wild rumors that we might actually have two cats. Missy is super social and everyone knows she exists, but Tony is another story. There have been claims that he was seen by a few people other than Matt and Janelle. Well it is time to put all the mystery to rest. Here is rare footage of the elusive Tony!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Congratulations! Hooray, exciting news! Janelle passed her Clinical Social Work Licensing Exam Saturday morning! She is now officially a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which means she can now change the credential at the end of her name from just MSW (Master of Social Work) to LCSW! Woo-hoo, look out world!


POOR MISSY!

Well, our cat Missy has had some ongoing issues with an area on her side. It would become a little wound and then reheal over and over and finally this last week it unfortunately got a bad infection. Janelle took her to the vet and they decided it was best to remove the area once and for all. While in surgery they also decided to remove another suspicious looking area on her other side. So Missy came out with a cone and two big incisions. Poor Missy!

She is doing well though and doesn't seem to be too uncomfortable at this point. She can't wait to take the cone off though!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Good-Bye and Good Luck!

Well we had a wonderful fun filled weekend with beautiful weather, multiple walks around Greenlake and loving getting to know our little house guest. We knew there was a court hearing Monday morning and we found out in the afternoon that it was determined that the baby would be placed with family.

On the one hand, this is really the outcome that is best. It is best if children can stay with their families. But for us, this was not the outcome we were personally hoping for as we already were quite smitten with this charming girl. We got to say our good-byes last night and we are praying that everything works out for the best in her life and she grows up to be safe, happy and healthy.

This whole experience was wonderful in so many ways, but saying good-bye is always extremely hard and we will need some time to decide if we can do this again...

Saturday, May 08, 2010

1st Mother's Day!

Well, as we mentioned before, foster care is a very unpredictable road. So we finally found out Friday morning after much waiting that the baby we thought might be placed with us, was placed in another foster home. We were disappointed, but the more we learned about that specific situation and the needs that child might have, we were also slightly relieved. The blow was probably softened by the fact that in the same phone call letting us know that baby was no longer an option, that there was another baby, again a girl, this one four months old, that needed a home. We said yes and this time things moved much quicker! By Friday afternoon, our new little addition was in our arms. Or more specifically Matt's arms! Matt got a crash course in baby care all on his own as Janelle had to return to work after meeting the new little one and picking her up.

Matt did great, as Janelle knew he would and then she finally got home and got her baby fix! We played and admired the adorable kiddo and then ran to Target for a baby shopping spree! We took baby home and she crashed! She woke up about an hour later, had a little snack and is now off to dream land again, and hopefully we will be soon too!

We can't publish her name or pics, but all you need to know is she is super smiley, has Matt's hair, and loves to raspberry. We're in love!

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

The Journey Begins....

Well, here we go. Janelle saw a referral today for a 3 month old baby girl. (Hence the pinkish font!). She was working out in the field and so all she could tell from the email was her age and gender. Janelle emailed and texted Matt saying what do you think, are you ready for this?! He said let's go for it, so the wheels are in motion.

Nothing is ever written in stone in foster care, so until she is actually at our house, we won't be sure she will be placed with us. Currently she is hospitalized for injuries. It sounds pretty horrible, honestly one of the worst Janelle has seen in awhile. But at least for Janelle, this one just felt "right". Time will tell. There is a meeting tomorrow to determine if she will go to foster care and/or if there are relatives who might be options. As of today, it is looking like she will come to us at least for a little while.

We're nervous and excited. Janelle may get to be a "mom" for the first time on Mother's Day! We will keep you posted...

-The future first time (foster) parents (Insert huge giddy grin here)