04/06/09 at 05:44 PM
Comments: Hello Little Birthday Girl!
Happy Birthday, Honey Cakes! How is it to be #1 on #1? That's many, many moons ago for me! And, my apologies for missing it! I'll give you a good birthday story though. Yup, I was fighting the BLIZZARDS of the WEST during your celebration! You can put them down in your record book of FIRSTS! Your good friend Sonya, kna, BLIZZARD BETTY, fought the beasts from the west while you and your GG's and cousins and Mom and Dad and buddies galore were enjoying birthday cake (the #1 won't be the ONLY backward thing in life) and goodies on your festive day. In FACT, I had it planned to come and SEE you for the first time on my return trip. But, as the blizzard luck would have it, your Grandma Linda phoned and left me a voice mail that she and your GREAT Grandma were headed to the cities so, I was simply going to miss out this time and would have to cool my heels (which, with the weather, wasn't going to be a problem!) until the next time. Just know that I was with you in spirit and was happy to learn you had a grand time. I love your strategy, too! Foolin' 'em. They think you're going to be all neat and tidy .... and that room thing ...... love it! When I see ya, I'll let you in on my trick of scooping everything under the bed and into the closet - outa sight and calling things good. As long as they don't actually CHECK the room out, you're home FREE! That's an 'outside Auntie's' job ya know, helping you to trick 'em for as long as you can. All in good humor, no hurting, always respectful and in good fun! Well, sweets, good talking to you - loved your new pictures and the tutu's are SO YOU! Anxious to see the bunny honey pictures! Have a wonderful Easter and try to go easy on the chocolate bunnies heads, okay? Love and kisses and all of God's blessings, Sonya (aka BB)
04/03/09 at 05:52 PM
Comments: Congratulations Guys! I'm so glad it finally happened. Gotta admit I believed she was part of your soul Jason, when you wrote that she liked to have her head rubbed! I can tell by your blog that she was truly worth the wait. (That was my favorite outfit she had on, by the way. )
Best of Luck!
03/25/09 at 04:59 PM
Comments: We want to see some first birthday pictures. Happy Birthday, Addison! Hope you got our card and gift on time. Hope your parents let you eat cake - it's one of my favorite things.
Emma and Mabel were home from school today because south Bismarck is flooding due to an ice jam on the river. We are waiting to hear that they've blown it up - that was the plan this afternoon. The governor and mayor will be holding a press confernece in a few minutes.
Lots of water in the city, we were concerned that if we were in the city that we may not have been able to get back to our home since the creek is rising and could cut off road access. We shouldn't have water problems at our place.
Hope you are staying warm and dry Hard to believe that it was in the upper 40's last weekend, then we had a blizzard and it's below zero today with a flood to top it all off.
Mabel wants me to go dance with her now. Love you all, Kay
03/24/09 at 11:40 PM
Comments: Hi Everyone. I just wanted to wish Addison Happy Birthday and to let her know I think of her often. What a special 1st Birthday . I really enjoyed the pictures of her home coming.
love Mary L.
03/24/09 at 08:44 PM
Comments: Helllo Jen and Jason and Addison,
I wanted to welcome little Addison to Minnesota and Tracy, I can't wait to see her in person as her pictures are beautiful.... she is going to be a heartbreaker I was looking at your site and realized that today was her birthday so I wanted to pass along a great big birthday wish to her and you guys. I am so happy for you guys and you all look so happy in you pics. God is truly great to have blessed you with such an amazing gift. I hope all is going well at your house.
Mary and boys...
| Kent & Gayleen & Girls | Email | 03/15/09 at 10:39 PM
Comments: Addison&Jason&Jen we hope you are all just about perfect! We saw Dennis & Cathy at Wally & Dolly's today and they showed us some pictures. So when we got home the girls had to get on-line and look. All they could say was what a cute little girl you have and can't wait to meet her. God's greatest blessings to you and hopefully we see you live soon! Have a Happy Easter!!!
| Roger & Carol DeLap | Email | 03/15/09 at 02:21 PM
Comments:
Thank you so much for sharing your story and pictures. After the long wait, Addison is finally with you, and what a special addition she is to your family. You will see big changes in her with your constant love and attention, good diet, health care, etc. and it will be like a miracle in front of your eyes. Isn't that time change a horrible thing...it will take some time to get her changed around, but hang in there. We are happy for you and when you have time, keep us posted with your great pictures and updates. Love, Carol & Roger
03/12/09 at 06:12 PM
Comments: Hello and Congratulations! I went to UMD with Jay and saw he mentioned "his new niece in China" in a Facebook update and that's all it took to get happily sucked into your journey. We adopted three children from Korea, and adoption stories are just so close to my heart. I am so happy that you have Addison in your arms now. Your LONG wait is finally over (Hooray!) - enjoy all these wonderful days getting to know your daughter!
Angela (Anderson) Gehlhoff
03/09/09 at 08:00 PM
Comments: Jen & Jason, I've really enjoyed following your journey to Addison. I'm so anxious to meet her, she looks adorable. You will be terrific parents! Morgan and I want to get in line to babysit sometime.
Virginia Hansen
03/07/09 at 10:28 PM
Comments:
Hi Jen,Jason and Addison,
Welcome Home!!! It so good to have all of you home safe and sound. She is truly a miracle and what a beautiful precious little girl. She has a lot to take in and so do the both of you. I'm glad you had a decorated home coming. She will adjust to her 4 legged brothers. I can't wait to meet her. But till then God Bless . Love Mary
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