First Day of School

The first day of school was today. The kids were so excited to finally be going back after a long, yet fun, summer. As tradition, I took their pictures. Enjoy!

See how excited Matthew is here, love the thumbs up.

Donovan - 8th Grade

Sean - 7th Grade

Alayna - 4th Grade

Matthew - 3rd Grade

Sad Day

We found out today that we will not be able to adopt Brooklyn. The family in MA that adopted one of her half brothers has come forward with the official paperwork and is interested in adopting her. DCFS has their committee meeting today and decided that it is in Brooklyn's best interest to be adopted by this other family.

We are beyond upset. We had an attorney and were only 1 1/2 months away from finalizing the adoption. Now, we lose her and she will not be a part of our forever family. She will remain in our care for a couple more weeks while the transition plans are finalized, then she'll be gone.

Just rip my heart out why don't you. I am definitely going through the stages of grief. I cry one minute and the next I want to throw something. I just pray for the pain to go away. What more can I say?