NEW URL FOR BLOG

When we went to the adoption orientation on Friday we learned that we have to change the name of the blog so it does not include our last name for privacy purposes if we want to use it in the profile that we will put online in a couple of months. So here we go so we can get that checked off of the list. The new URL is ShaileenandKurt.blogspot.com (MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW US) :)

Taylorsville Dayzz

Last night was the Annual Taylorsville Dayzz celebration! We enjoy going every year to at least watch the fireworks and listen to the music. Last night they Aba came and Shaileen loved it because most of the music was from the movie Mama Mia so she was singing all night long. We went with a big group of friends and had a blast. Of course I had to bring my camera stuff and shoot some photographs. They turned out decent I thought this year, these are the 3 that I liked of the almost 200 that I had took (thank goodness for digital cameras and not film). I always feel little bit bad because whenever we go to fireworks Shaileen always sits there and watches the fireworks as I am trying to capture some good photographs. She says that she doesn't mind because I am doing one of the things that I love!

Independance Day Craft

This morning Shaileen had a craft day with my Mom and Kimberly. They had a lot of fun. With it being summer and close to independance day they made some stars and fireworks. I have to say that Independence Day is my favorite holiday just to let you know :) . Shaileen was watching our friends kid named Max as well. She really enjoys watching kids. As you can see they enjoyed their selves and did an excellent job with their craft as well! There should be another post tonight or tomorrow as well because it is Taylorsville Dayzz this weekend and it makes for some fun photographs and we are going with some friends this evening.

DJ is excited for craft day!

Gotta prime first!

Way to teach him Grandma :)

This is Max....what a stud!

DJ playing with his cars while the girls were doing girly things!

Firework blocks

Stars (if you couldn't figure that out by yourselve)

THE FINISHED PRODUCT!

Completed the Orientation!!!

We got a lot of information at the Adoption Orientation this afternoon! We learned a ton about the process and had quite a few questions answered. We turned in the application today after the orienatation and this means that this next week they are going to send out a recommedation letter to our bishop and hopefully he will fill it out and get it back in asap. As soon as all of that information is done we get to get the "full" application and start that process. We have been told that it will take about 3ish months to get the application filled out. We were a little bummed because one of the classes that we have to take to complete the adoption application was held this weekend and since we are just starting the process we were not able to get into that class. This stinks because they are not holding another class for until October but there is an annual conference for Adoption that is held in August that we can go to as well but that just costs extra money that is not included in the adoption process. We have known about all of the ways to adopt even with other agencies but it was nice to hear more about them. We are thankful for the process of adoption because if not we may never be able to be parents. We believe that adoption is a blessing sent down from above! If you know of anyone that is thinking of adoption please keep us in mind and don't be afraid to tell your friends about us as well. We will probably be making pass-a-long cards here soon which are kind of like business cards that you can hand out everywhere you go. We have been told that we need to be as proactive as we can. When we first heard about pass-a-long card we thought it was kind of weird but if it has worked for others maybe that networking will work for us! Thank you everybody for your ongoing support. Both Shaileen and myself truely appreciate it! We Love You! :)