Summer Thoughts

Summer is quickly running by, and we continue to get well wishes as we tell more friends and family about our adoption plans.  The birth of our niece has been a wonderful addition to the family.  We cannot wait for the day when we will add to our family.  Our social worker has been a great resource.  She is always there for support and keeps us updated on the how things are going at The Adoption Option.  

Summer softball, weekends at the lake, and other summer projects have kept us busy.  Soon fall will be here, and Doug will spend Sunday afternoons on the couch, hoping this is the year the Vikings make it.  

Please keep us in your thoughts and have a excellent end of summer.  

A Surprise Visit

Bethany's aunt and uncle from Michigan and cousin from Florida came back for a visit.  We had a fun night hanging out and visiting.   

Auntie Bethany and Uncle Doug

We welcomed our niece to the world recently.  She's adorable!  It was a happy day for our family.

6 Years Already?

We also celebrated our 6-year anniversary this month.  It's hard to believe we have been married for 6 years.  Even though we've had our struggles, we cannot imagine a life without each other.  For our anniversary, we took a bike ride and then enjoyed a quiet supper together. 

Welcome Back Class of 1998

We celebrated our 10-year reunion this month.  We were members of the first class of Northern Cass High School.  Half of our class attended the reunion.  It was exciting seeing everyone again and learning what they are up to.

One Month In

We've been in "the book" for a little over a month now.  The friends we've told have been very encouraging.  That really helps us keep looking forward and excited.  We expect the arrival of a new member of our family soon.  Doug's brother and his wife are expecting and due any day now. We are excited for the day when cousins can play together at the family's farm.    

On the lake...

Tubing over the 4th of July weekend.  Don't we look like we're having fun?

Doug ended up in the lake.  Oops!

The man responsible for Doug ending up in the water.  I'm sure it was an accident....

Patiently waiting...

Family Baby Shower for Doug's sister-in-law.

Their due date is July 10th so we're waiting by the phone to hear of the arrival of our niece.

Go Yankees!

Yankees/Twins game in Minneapolis May 31st

Night at the Ball Park

Danelle, Doug and I at the FM RedHawks baseball game

Relaxing and Grilling

Memorial Day weekend in Morris, MN with friends

Welcome to Our Blog!

Hello and welcome to our blog!  This blog shares information about who we are and also our story of going through the adoption process.  We invite you to look at out adoption profile.  Our adoption journey began in December 2007.  After a fairly lengthy but very informative assessment process, we are excited to begin the next leg of our journey.

We are working with The Adoption Option in Fargo, North Dakota.  The Adoption Option is an agency the combines the strength of Lutheran Social Services and The Village Family Service Center.  Their staff has been informative, reassuring, and a pleasure to work with.  Through The Adoption Option we are seeking an adoption from a birth family in North Dakota, but are open and excited about the possibility of adopting through an identified adoption from anywhere in the United States.  An identified adoption is one in which the birth family and the adoptive family have located each other outside of an agency.  If you or someone you know is considering placing a child with an adoptive family, we would like you to get to know us more.  Please continue learning about us and come back as often as you like.  Thank you!