Wrap Up

For the last day of National Adoption Month,

I am going to name 30 things I'm grateful for.

(since there are 30 days in the month)

Because ADOPTION is definitely something to be grateful for.

1. Adoption
2. Avery
3. Dustin and Andrea
4. Family
5. Friends
6. My Bishop
7. That I have a job
8. that I have a job I love
9. School
10. my car
11. The Gospel
12. My dog :-)
13. My Laptop
14. A home
15. Good Neighbors
16. A Good Ward
17. An Open Adoption
18. My Health
19. The Prophet
20. My blog supporters
21. Technology
22. A brother in law that is good with Microsoft Word
23. That my best friend is a Math Major
24. Letters from Paul
25. Our Country
26. Food
27. The mailman
28. My cell phone
29. Dennys
30. THAT I HAVE A BLOG

Hoping to Adopt: Kevin and Danya

Kevin and Danya:

Kevin and Danya were married March 19th 2006,

and decided to start their family through adoption about two years ago.

They don't have any kids yet, but they know that their little one is somewhere out there waiting for them to find him/her!

They live in Southern California in a city called Hemet and they absolutely love it there.

Kevin is a Deputy Sherrif with Riverside county and LOVES his job.

Danya is currently a volunteer coordinator for a non-profit international volunteer organization.

She also loves her job, but she cannot wait until she can make being a mommy her full time job!

Kevin and Danya are happy to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,

and have a very loving and supportive extended family.

Some of their hobbies include hanging out with their family, which is very important to them, going to Disneyland about twice a month!!, Road trips, playing with their little dog "Tank", reading, watching "their shows" together, and going on spontaneous"secret adventures" (they are secret because they don't even know where they're going! They just enjoy driving around together listening to good music or talking about everything under the sun)

Danya says:

"Kevin and I are like two puzzles pieces molded specifically for one another. Heavenly Father definitely knew what he was doing when he brought us together. We are VERY similar in our likes and dislikes but it's our differences that help us to compliment one another so well."

To read more about Kevin and Danya, you can visit their blog by clicking HERE,

or their website by clicking HERE

TRYING to Adopt: Nick and Michelle

Okay,

This post is a little different from the others.

Let me tell you a little about

Nick and Michelle:

Nick and Michelle have been married for 7 wonderful years.

After 5 years of several unsuccessful attempts to have biological children,

they decided that Adoption was the route they were to take to start a family.

In May of 2008, two months after another miscarriage,

Michelle learned of her friends cousins friends sister (mouthful right?)

who was 18, pregnant with her second child, and was looking for a family to place her child with.

July 30th,

Their beautiful daughter Kayla was born and placed into their arms.

Kayla is now 16 months old:

ADORABLE right? oh my goodness

Anyway,

Nick, who is in the air force,

 just recently returned home from Afghanistan on October 10th.

 

About three months ago,

Michelle began feeling strongly that she needed more kids.

Well,

a couple of week ago she discovered that Kaylas birthmom is pregnant again.

and then just a few days ago, she announced to Nick and Michelle, that she wanted to place this baby boy with them as well.

You can imagine their excitement right?

The baby is due February 7th.

There is just one problem.

They are short with finances this time.

They had the money saved up for Kayla,

but this time they don't.

They feel strongly that this is their child.

He would biologically be Kayla's half brother.

She is currently holding an "Adoption Fundraiser"

Check it out!

To read more about Nick and Michelles journey through this adoption, Go HERE

Hoping to Adopt: Shawn and Alicia

I didn't post yesteray because it was thanksgiving...and I slacked off!!

really sorry about that!

But here is the amazing couple hoping to adopt today:

Shawn and Alicia:

Shawn and Alicia were married August 24, 2001 in the San Diego Temple.

They were High School Sweetheart who just celebrated 11 years of dating on November 25th.

They have two cute biological boys, Blake (6) and Cole (5).

Both Blake and Cole can't wait for another sibling.

 

Alicia is a Photogropher and Shawn is a Police Officer.

They just barely went through a failed placement and still strongly believe that their child is out there and that they will find them through adoption.

They can't wait to find their little one!

To find out more about Shawn and Alicia, read their blog HERE or their adoption profile HERE

Hoping to Adopt: Josh and Savannah

Josh and Savannah:

Josh and Savannah were married on February 9th 2001,

and were approved to adopt in January of 2009.

They love doing things outside like Camping, Fishing and Star gazing and the also love cuddling up on the couch on cold nights to watch a movie

Josh and Savannah believe that there can never be enough people to love a child, which is why they believe open adoption is such a wonderful thing.

They both love to cook, although Savannah says the highlight of the week is when Josh controls the kitchen and does the cooking!

They love kids and can't wait for the day they can share that love with their own children and to join in on the family fun.

To lean more about Josh and Savannah, you can visit their adoption blog HERE and their Profile HERE

Hoping to Adopt: Tom and Shian

Tom and Shian:

Tom and Shian met at work where Tom was installing a new phone system and have been inseparable since.

They are the parents of 8 year old Gavin who wants so badly to be a big brother!

Tom and Shian started the adoption process in may and were approved in October.

They can't wait to expand their family through adoption!

A few words from Gavin:

"My mom and dad are the best parents you could ever dream of.  My dad is really fun.  He likes playing with me.  We play pillow fight and try to scare each other.  My mom is the best person I know.  She saves me from dad when I get tickled.  I just yell "supermom" and she dashes around the corner..."

To read more about Tom and Shian, Click HERE and HERE

Hoping to Adopt: Kelly and Lechelle

Kelly and Lechelle:

Kelly and Lechelle were married 3 1/2 years ago in the Salt Lake Temple and are still very much in love.

Kelly is currently in Dental School. He loves learning new things, doing anything out doors and travelling to new places.

Lechelle loves travelling outside the country to see other cultures.  She loves Decorating cakes and arranging flowers.  She makes all the corsages and boutonnieres for her sisters school dances.

They love spending time with family and can't wait for the day that they can finally start a family of their own.

To read more about Kelly and Lechelle, visit their Adoption Blog HERE or you can read their profile HERE