Nikki Does It All: Surprise! Adoption Party!

(Firstly, it's been so long since I've posted I could not find the new blog button even though it was right in front of my face!)

This week we found out that we were chosen to be the adoptive parents for two siblings! We had been waiting (and waiting and waiting) to hear since September! The day of the meeting (and the day before), I was flooded with texts and calls all wishing us luck, supporting us and sending us love. It was amazing to me how many people remembered that day and every text/call made me cry! (I'm even crying now writing about it!) The day we found out I texted/called so many people who were SO EXCITED for us! I think I said "thank you" that day more than I've ever said it in my life! I also think I cried more happy tears that day than ever before!

So on Friday, we had some planned evaluations that we had to go to the store and do. When we got to the store, our employees (plus two ex-employees) were lined up and sang "Happy Adoption Day to You" as soon as we walked through the door. I was...surprised to say the least! Then we went to the back where they had balloons, cake, and a card that they had all signed. (I'm crying again just writing this). It was one of the sweetest things anyone has ever done for us. It was amazing to see all the support and love that they have for these sweet siblings that will be joining us. These kids are so loved already and they are going to have so many toys/gifts by the time they move in!

I have said it/posted it so many times but I just have to thank everyone who has been so supportive through this adoption. It has been a LOT of waiting, taught me a LOT of patience, but finding out that these boys are OURS has made every second of it worth it.

Ok, pictures!