Excitement!

We can definitely say that our New Year has started off great! This week was full of excitement and this coming week holds some exciting things as well. 

I had a snow day this past week which is always wonderful. Nothing is better than an unexpected day home with my sweet boy. Both workers came to visit that day we were told they are trying to "expedite" our case so that court can be moved up and they can change the goal to adoption! I immediately got tears in my eyes and could not stop smiling. Just to hear those words made my heart skip a beat! Even if court cannot be moved up just to know that is where we are headed is a huge relief.  As always, until things are finalized anything can happen but they are moving in the right direction. I have been so excited and just full of joy after hearing the word adoption come out of their mouths. 

On Saturday we celebrated our sweet boy's first birthday with family! We had a wonderful time celebrating his life and his time with us. He was surrounded by people who love him and pray for him daily. He of course loved all of the attention! He wasn't very fond of cake but loved all of his presents!  Tuesday will be his actual birthday. We are going to celebrate his birthday again but just the three of us. 

Our boy is officially walking all over. There is no stopping him now! He is so smart and we could sit all day and watch him explore. I will show him something one time and he can do it on his own. He constantly amazes us! We think he is absolutely perfect in every way!

On Friday, our sweet boy will be getting tubes. This is very scary but also brings excitement. Our boy has consistently had ear infections for almost three months and we are so thankful he will get some relief. We are praying for a quick and painless procedure without any side effects. He is tough and I know he will be ok, I'm just worried about how I will handle it! 

Please continue to pray for our case and also our sweet boy's procedure!

-Philippians 4:4- Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, Rejoice!

-1 Thessalonians 5:18- Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you Christ Jesus. 

 Modeling his outfit to eat his cake in :)

 Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!