It's Officially Official...

We've just received Miles's birth certificates in the mail! Although the adoption has been official and final for awhile, this is the last step in a long process. He now officially has our name, and we are thrilled. Sometimes we look at him and wonder what we ever did before he came. It seems like he's always been a part of us, and I guess in some ways he has. He was growing in our hearts long before he was ever conceived, or before his birthmom chose our family to adopt him.

You may wonder where we have been lately in the world of blogging. The answer is: right here! I (Jill) spend most of my days at home, chasing after Miles and homeschooling Grant. Although I do enjoy writing, by the end of most days I am exhausted and can't put a sentence together. But I do treasure the memories we daily make with our boys, and I want to do better about sharing those with you, even if it's just a picture or a short sentence. So keep checking back.

7 Months

Well, it seems like all our updates are long-overdue. Miles is now 7 months--the time has flown by! He is such a sweetheart and keeps us laughing. As he grows, he surprises us with many things. Two recent "tricks" he has pulled out of his hat are: 1. drinking out of a straw, and 2. saying "mama". We thought 6 months was way too early to talk, but he is proving to be quite a mama's boy, and he definitely lets us know that :)

Grant and Miles are becoming inseparable pals. On a recent car ride, they were taking turns screeching at the top of their little lungs. The sound wasn't so little, but they were having so much fun. Miles thinks of Grant as his toy, and Grant (for the most part) is happy to do whatever Miles likes. Having two boys is definitely a lot of work, but the joy is immeasurable.

On a business note, we recently met with our attorney to begin the finalization process. All our papers are in order and our post-placement visits are completed, so we hope to actually finalize in early spring!