Life is Good

Today there are many things I know for certain.  Here's the list:

1. God is so good and we are so incredibly blessed.
2. I break out in random tears when I think about all that has happened in our lives in the last month.
3. Jayvan sleeps through our dogs' barks and I am thankful.
4. Lexi makes some of the best pretend coffee and pizza that I've ever had.
5. Green Mountain Coconut coffee is delicious.
6. Jayvan slept for five hours straight last night and it felt like a lot longer.  I am refreshed.
7. Suitcases don't unpack themselves.
1. Laundry doesn't fold itself either.
2. I don't really care about it right now. . . 
8. My family is amazing and we are so blessed with the outpouring of love we have received.  
9. My love of babywearing was reaffirmed by my inability to make coffee one-handed.
10. I'm a crier.  
11. As of 12:00 am this morning, Jayvan's adoption is no longer a "legal risk."  I stayed up until that time because I couldn't sleep until I saw the clock hit 12:01.  Our revocation period is over and honestly that is probably why I slept better last night.  Praise God from whom all blessing flow!

Another Name Suggestion

Last week, Lexi told us that the baby could have the same name as she has, because she wants to share everything with the baby.  How sweet, right?  We had to explain to her that you don't usually give two children the same name, because it would be too confusing.  "But my name's great!"  Yes. Yes it is.  You are great.

Matt and I have been discussing baby names though.  We haven't come to any decisions just yet, because we both have some strong opinions on this topic.  I'm concerned that we'll finally pick a name and then the expectant mother will hate it or something.  Eek!

Second Crocheted Hat

 I made this one today to coordinate with one that I made for Lexi a while ago.  I have a feeling it may be a little big for the newborn age, but I hope it fits in the Fall.

Pretty Rainbow

Matt and I have discussed names a bit, but we aren't settled on anything just yet.  It is a fun thing to think about while we are in the midst of preparing for the homestudy.

Lexi declared that she has the perfect name for the baby, "Pretty!"
"Pretty?"
"Yes, Pretty Rainbow."
Well, I suppose that is an idea, but I'm pretty sure my undercover hippie status would be blown out of the water.
She's really thought it through too, "If it is a girl, she will be Pretty Rainbow Girl.  If it is a boy, he can be Pretty Rainbow Boy."  Brilliant!

I told her that Pretty Rainbow might just have to be her nickname for the baby.  She's seriously in love with the idea of naming the baby Pretty Rainbow.

Now, she said all of this right before bed last night, so I thought she might just let it go.  Nope.  The first she said upon waking this morning was, "You remember what I want to name the baby right?"

"I do."
"Pretty Rainbow Girl or Boy!"