Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Big Decisions!


We have been debating for a very long time the option of adoption. I believe we have reached a decision to do it! We received our adoption packet last week and are reading tons of literature on the subject. We are still reading and talking about the different programs available to assist us in this venture. I am excited about the possibilities.

We are hoping to adopt a little girl and begin our paperwork next year. We want Owen, our son, to be near the age of 3years old when she will come home to us.

Names have become a big topic in the house as well: Zoe, Rory, and Dustin's favorite Meg...I am not sold on this yet.

We have also registered with OneCause which is a fund raiser to help us pay the enormous expenses that will rack up with the whole adoption process. We would love for any of you to register with OneCause on our behalf. It is a way for you to shop and also help us with our adoption while also donating a portion of your purchase to the National Adoption Foundation. You must register our email in order to aid in our fund raiser: catherineritchie@bellsouth.net

We are excited about our growing family!


5 comments:

J-Mac said...

YAY! Finally, we'll get a girl in our crew. I know this is just the early stages but I'm really excited for you guys. Are you going international or domestic? LOVES!!! J-Mac

whatever_heather said...

Hey!!! Woohoo for blogging!
You already know how excited I am for you guys. Well, I think you do. I am SERIOUSLY excited. I hope I can be of some help and support whne you need it. I love you!!
:)

Jess Addison said...

I'm so excited for you guys! And I'm so glad you started a blog to share the journey! :) See you soon!

Christina said...

Congrats! We are just finishing up our homestudy! Congrats!

Julie said...

Hi! Thanks for introducing yourself on my blog. OWEN is adorable. I hope he gets his sister soon.