D-U-N done!

When Gavin is done doing something he will spell "D-U-N" and then say done! That is how I feel about the Grayson's bedroom. We are D-U-N! We added the final touch with a rug tonight and now that is one more thing that I can check off the list.

Gavin was such an incredible helper in the whole process.

Above is a picture of the new crib. Did I mention we were able to get that for free due to a manufacturer defect in Gavin's old crib? God blesses us even with the details!


This is a part of the bedroom. Thanks to one of my students for drawing the vehicle patterns for me and all I had to do was trace and paint!

This rug and lamp was the finishing touch that we added tonight. A few books on the shelf and it should be just right...

New picture!

We have a new picture of Grayson! The original picture I posted was our referral picture when he was 2 months old. This picture is at 5 months old. We don't have any new measurements, but last we were notified he is 9lb 9oz and 22 inches long.

Such a cute little peanut don't you think?

Okay, now I am distracted from my "to do" list that I posted earlier this week. I must get back into my clothes search in the attic! :)

Travel Date!

My friend just e-mailed me today and asked if I had a travel date yet. I did change my ticker on the top, but realized that I forgot to post our plans (sorry Tracy)!

We will be leaving for ET on March 26 and arrive back in GR on April 4.

Last weekend we spent finalizing travel plans and buying our gifts for travel. This weekend the goal is to unpack some of Gavin's baby clothes and see what we actually have in Grayson's size and season. We also have a goal to get all of our travel documents notarized. After this weekend, I will be working with a long term sub to set-up arrangements for my classroom. I know I have several things to do after that but I am not sure how it will all get done... Still praising God for the opportunity though! :)

Family of Four!

We are officially a family of four! God performed miracles this week and we passed court on our first time!

Welcome Grayson Girum Roby to the family.

God, Master of breakthroughs

We prayed as a congregation today. Favor in adoption. The devil is on attack. He wants to rob my family of our joy and keep us apart.
Pastor was speaking to our family today...
"Decide to stand against the devil and God will stand with you. God will bring victory."
"The devil/situation may be a giant to us, but not to God."
"God is the master of breakthroughs. When a situation seems impossible it is his speciality."

We will stand up and pray for a breakthrough!

Congratulations!

Great baby news in our family! Brandon's sister had a little baby boy on Tuesday night. We welcome Haiden Christian into the family. He was 7lb 7 oz and is 21 inches long. Cameron, older brother, is adjusting well. Gavin's comment, "I will be a better big brother than Cameron because I am older!" Wow, he is protecting his role already. :)

One step closer...

Brandon and I went for our shots on Monday! I must say that my arm still hurts from that Tetnus booster. It will all be well worth the pain when we bring our little guy home.
I am going to start calling him "G" on the blog until we announce his name, when we pass court.
We did get new pictures of G yesterday. He is definitely growing and still definitely very cute. We don't have any new measurements at this time, but at last report he was 10 lbs and 21 inches.
Keep praying for February 25!