The latest and a request

We are in the middle of a big, ugly mess! Lucky for you, its WAY too long and WAY too complicated to type out. There are tons of people working on this, but unfortunately sometimes the wheels of progress are slow. We're hoping to have some things settled by the end of next week.

We can see Bosten as much or as little as we want, he just can't spend the night here. So, we're seeing him tomorrow and introducing him to Kaden. He is in an LDSFS emergency foster home while this gets sorted out.

We have faith that this will all work out, and that Heavenly Father is in all the details. Its just REALLY, REALLY hard.

We are planning to have a fast on Sunday and would love to have you join us. Please include in your prayers that this can be taken care of in a timely manner, that we (our birthmom and us) can feel peace in our hearts, that those involved will have hearts softened, and that Bosten will be loved and taken care of until we can permanently bring him home.

We love you all and are grateful for your support and prayers. We will continue to keep you posted.

Curious George and the man with the yellow hat

I'm sure it won't come as a big shock to anyone that Kaden wanted to be Curious George for Halloween. I got the brillant idea of having Kyle dress up too, and since he's such a good sport, he was willing. I found white clothes that I dyed yellow and a straw hat that I spray painted (all from DI) and it turned out great! Tonight is Ryan's trunk or treat, so the boys just left for some fun. Kaden even wanted us to call him George all night!

They say its just a wrinkle, but....

We were about an hour away from meeting at the LDSFS office to bring the baby home, when we got a call that they needed to see us ASAP. We knew something was up. Turns out the birth father has decided to cause trouble (there is other legal action going on and they say this is in retaliation). So, long story short they've got to track him down through the church's attorneys and get him to sign the relinquishment of his parental rights. They're not sure how long it will take. We can't proceed until this happens.

Kyle seems to be handling it ok, I'm a total wreck. Thank you in advance for your prayers. Please respect that at this time we don't want any visitors. Its hard enough to think about it let alone talk about it. We promise that we will keep you posted.

Kyle says it wouldn't be an adoption for us without drama and stress down to the last minute...I was thinking that it was nice for a change to have everything go well...that's what I get for thinking!

Meet Bosten

As you may or may not already know, Bosten Kyle was born last night around 7pm. He weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. and was 22 inches long. He and B. are both doing great. We are planning to bring him home tomorrow afternoon.

We went to the hospital this afternoon to meet him. He had just been circumcised, and was feeling a little grumpy! (who wouldn't after that...poor little guy!). I fed him a bottle and he went right to sleep. Here's some pictures of our little miracle.

I'm sure there will be a million more pictures coming, so check back often! :)

Our silly faced pumpkin

Last night we carved pumpkins with Ryan (and family) and the Changs. Kaden and Kyle decided that they were going to make a silly face this year. Kyle let Kaden design the silly face, and Kaden was pretty thrilled at how it turned out!

Pumpkins, pumpkins!

Thursday night we went to the city's pumpkin walk.

There were a millon to look at! Ok, not a million but lots and lots. Here are some of our favorites.

Kaden:

Minnie Mouse

Luigi from the Cars movie

You can't see it, but he's standing in front of a pirates pumpkin! We told him to stand by it so that we could take his picture, and he stood right in front of it!

Me:

Go Cougars!

The book cover from Breaking Dawn

Kyle:

This was his favorite because it was at the END. Kaden didn't get a nap, and was really start to have a meltdown towards the end! We went home right after this and he fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow!

Man alive, look who's 35!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLE!

Kaden has been so excited for Daddy's birthday! He helped me buy and wrap gifts, and insisted on taking Daddy minature golfing today for a "fun birthday" (Kyle's off today). Later we're headed to Red Robin for dinner with 2 of his brothers and families, and then to the pumpkin walk that starts tonight. We love you Kyle and hope you have a great day!