Memorial Day weekend 2013

It was a very busy long weekend!  I cleaned and cleaned up until our open house party on Saturday, where many of our family and friends were able to see our house for the first time.  My parents brought over their old couch for our family room, so the house was complete right on time.  We had a great turnout and it was so fun to have everyone over. 

At our open house, we finally announced to everyone that we are in the process of adopting a baby!  We had our good friend Beka take some pictures for us, framed them, and had them displayed on the island in our kitchen, where all the food was set up.  People would see them, read them (maybe a couple times), and then ask, "Really?!"  We were so, so blessed by everyone's positive, excited responses.  I've heard stories of people who have to convince their families that their decision to adopt is a good, well-thought-out, and exciting opportunity.  We are so thankful for our families and friends who love and support us, even through a process that is unknown territory for most.  Thank you all so much for your amazing responses!  We are truly blessed.

Sunday we enjoyed church, breakfast, a walk with all three pups, and the Memorial Day parade.  One of the perks that I love about our town is that they have community events/parades for holidays.  And I'm a sucker for holiday traditions!  That evening we went to Red Robin for dinner to benefit CURE, and took a second walk with the dogs. 

Today was a day off, yay!  We slept in (after getting up at 6:30 to feed and let out the dogs, they then complied to sleep in until we got up), and worked for a few hours on our adoption profile book.  We took a break in the afternoon to take a walk, and then enjoyed time outside (can't waste a beautiful day inside!).  Nells and Scottie brought dinner over and we ate out on the deck before enjoying another walk, and a "friendly" game of badminton (I added the quotes because some people enjoyed my missed attempts at serving just a little too much ;)).  It was truly an awesome, much-needed, exciting weekend!