We found out that we were finally going to be foster parents in early December but it wasn't until December 17th that Nicole moved in to our home. Nicole's 15 year old sister Kathryn got to spend Christmas day with us and we are hoping that Kathryn will be spending more and more time with us until she can move in with us as well. We are hoping that will take place sometime this summer. All of our family members have been so helpful during this transition and we feel like Nicole is adjusting really well. Nicole and Kathryn are such beautiful girls, and they are so much fun to be around and have in our home.
On Christmas morning we drove up to Ladoga, IN to pick up Kathryn okay David and Nicole got on the road around 6AM! while I stayed home and started the Christmas music and got all of the last minute gifts out and ready. David, Kathryn and Nicole arrived back around 9:30 or so and David and I enjoyed watching the girls open their gifts. After the girls got all dolled up we went over to my parents house for Christmas breakfast and we all opened a few more gifts before heading off to Indianapolis to drop David off at the airport. The girls and I then went to see P.S. I Love You at the Metropolis in Plainfield. It was decorated so beautiful, and I got some great pictures of the girls. after watching the saddest movie in the world that I cried through while the girls laughed through it, we were back on the road to drop Kathryn off for the night! Busy Busy... I tell you.
As for Pregnency I am 17 weeks now and still getting sick! At least it hasn't been everyday like before, so I will take that but it would be awesome if it would go away all together.... soon! Our next appt. is on Jan. 11th. I am not sure what they will be doing, but we are still not finding out what we are having so we won't have any news for you all!! I am starting to show a little and I hope to be able to start feeling the baby soon.
Well Hopefully this updates you all a little as to what has been going on in our family. We would love to still have your prayers as this is still all very new to all of us, and Nicole just started a new school this week. We pray that she will find a good group of friends that will be encouraging and supportive of her situation.
Here are a few pictures or our newest family members and Sota Bear! (Poor Daisy Mae (our other dog) is always left out)
Nicole and Kathryn
Kathryn and Nicole at the Metropolis!
Sota Bear Davis! Look at that cute hat Nicole made for her, it even has ear holes!
