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Monday, April 13, 2009

THE CALL!!!!

AHHHH! Julie CALLED US! I know I am still freaking out!

Ok the details. I can't post her name or picture because she is not legally ours yet. Baby "S" is 10 months old and was born on May 23, 2008. She is 17 lbs. and 28 inches. She barely has any hair and looks a little chunky but I know she is petite. She is beyond beautiful. We are so excited!!!

We plan to name her Olivia "S" Aarseth. If you live nearby and would like to join us to celebrate, we are meeting tonight at 6:30 at Carmines Pizzeria next to Corner Bakery on Coit and Campbell.


I will post more after we meet with the International Pediatrician tomorrow (this is just a step that is part of the process, she is perfectly healthy:)

28 comments:

Tisha Alexander said...

YAY!!!! I love the name Olivia. Have fun celebrating tonight! I am sure the celebration will last for many many days! :)

Brian and Autumn said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you guys! Congrats :)

Amber Weiseth said...

I am so happy your day has finally arrived! Enjoy staring into those big brown eyes.

Mandy said...

Hooraaaayyy!!!!!!! I'm so glad to hear you got the call!!! Congratulations! :)

A.H. said...

Simply Awesome!!!! Great news! We can't wait to hear more details.

Whitney said...

Yeah!!! We are so happy for you all! Can't wait to see her sweet picture in a few weeks at Summit! We will be praying for little Olivia as you go though the steps to get her home!!

Renee said...

So happy for you...you waited so long..and May 23rd is a wonderful birthday since it happens to be mine. We would love to check in on her while we are there if you would like us to.

neely said...

congrats!! What a great way to start out the week/month/year!

Kristin said...

What a wonderful Easter gift. God is good.

Blog Shmog said...

Congratulations!!! That is so fun DeeDee!!

Matt said...

Congratulations! Enjoy celebrating.

Beck, Helen and Will's Mom said...

Congratulations DeeDee! I've enjoyed reading your blog and learning a bit about your journey to Olivia! So happy for you! Maybe we won't be too far behind and we will travel together! Enjoy your celebration!

Elizabeth said...

Yea! Congratulations, I am so excited for you and Paul!

Amber said...

yes, yes, and YES!! I'm so happy for you and yours. This is a wonderful day that you have waited very patiently for!!

Thanks be to God who has made this day.

Have fun at your Inter Ped meeting. That was very enlightening for us..

Annie said...

Congratulations! Olivia is about 2 and a half weeks older than Elise. Who knew they would be close in age and size? But Olivia has the edge on Elise by 3 pounds and 2 inches. :)

Vanessa said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! I needed some good news tonight and here it is!! I'm a little biased since I have my own little Olivia but I love the name!

jody said...

congratulations!!

Chris and Jana said...

yay! we are so excited for you! we cannot wait to hear all the details!

Troy said...

wish we lived near ya but celebrating with ya in TN.

our neighbor's little daugher is Olivia ... she's cute too :)

Anonymous said...

What an amazing way to wrap up the Easter wkend! So excited for you guys and praying for a speedy court date!

missy said...

What a great (day after) Easter gift!!!!! Congrats! Olivia is a beautiful name. I have followed your blog since you have been on the list, so glad that is your turn to get the call!!!

Mom&Dad to A & J said...

Congratulations. That's a call you never forget. I still remember that feeling nearly three years later.

Dawn said...

Congratulations!!! YAY!!! FINALLY!!!

P.S. love the name!

nell ann said...

Oh, SO happy to hear your news! It's been so fun to follow along with you. Yay for chunky babies. I think chunky girls are way too cute. Congrats!

Kristi J said...

yeah....so excited for you all...I love the name!! She's beautiful!!! kj

Tara said...

soo excited for you congrats!! Tara

Amber said...

I am so excited for you guys!!!!! I hope you bring a picture to our dinner later this month. I can't wait to see her! Enjoy the moment!!!!!!

Amy said...

how did I miss this? Congrats!!!!!!! Wow! Congrats!!!!!

Will we meet you guys at The Summit in Dallas?