Cline baby shower for Sawyer

I have been slacking because we have been so gosh darn busy lately getting ready for Sawyer to get here. Here is the blog from this past Saturday finally which was the Cline sides baby shower for Shaileen. Holy cow we had an amazing turn out and we thank everyone for coming and supporting us and especially Sawyer. We were really scared that it was going to be crappy weather but it turned out perfect with the 3 canopies that we had in the back yard. We have to give a huge thank you to my Mom, Kimberly, Janica and Hilarie. They did an incredible job putting it together. They made delicious sandwiches, fruit kabobs, chocolate fountain with various foods and even more. We really just cannot thank them enough. On to the photos

 my mom made us this awesome car seat cover

She has also been working hard on this incredible blanket/quilt for Sawyers crib. It matches his nursery perfectly.

Here is Alex just being a stud.

Diapers!!!!! Just what we need... woohoo!

Maddie and Alex having a blast

Someone in my family had the brilliant idea to hang all of the clothes he got on the fence so everyone could see them. What an awesome idea.



Carlye made this diaper cake all by herself. She did an awesome job and we thank her and Cindy for it. The blocks on the ground were also on the top but they fell off on accident. 

Thank you again, we truely appreciate everyones kindness, love and support

2 weeks, and I think we're ready!

In exactly 2 weeks from today Sawyer is going to be here !These past 3 months have flown by.  It kinda scares me how fast time is going because i  know that time is going to continue to fly when Sawyer gets here. I want to savor every moment with him and Shaileen. Yesterday we got off work a few minutes early and were able to go to "j's" Dr. Appointment and She and Baby are doing well.  Like I say on all of these heartbeat posts, It is the best sound in the world. (until he gets here at least :) ) We are so thankful to J and her kindness for allowing us the opportunity to go to these Dr. appointments. I dont think there are too many adoptive couples that get this opportunity. She is such a strong person and we love her very much.

I have been slacking since Saturday with tons going on and have not posted the photos or blog from Shaileens baby shower. Keep an eye out for that one, and many more to come!

Without further to do here is the video of the heartbeat.

Its getting closer

How can time be flying by but going by so slow at the same time? There is only 19 more days until Sawyer gets here. It seems like our minds our rushing every second of the day trying to figure out what we still need before he gets here. A couple of days ago I made a list on my phone of the things we still need to get and there is not much as it seems. Luckily there are a couple more baby showers with one of them this weekend with the Cline side of the family. Can you tell that we are just so excited to meet him? We want to say thank you so much for your support during this adoption process. With us going to be adopting shortly please dont forget that there are still birth families, adoptive families and children out there. Please keep them in your mind, heart and especially your prayers. We know without a doubt that all of the prayers in our behalf as well as J's certainly helped. Keep your eyes and ears open always to potential senarios. That is how we have found Sawyer. Someone that we see everyday almost knew about us and asked for one of our pass-a-long cards. He gave the card to J and she held on to it for several months until she had made her decision to place. We are forever greatful for that act. If you ever hear of someone that is looking to place or even considering it please let us know. We have other couples pass-a-long cards that we can give you, as well as other names that we know of. Thanks again!

Sawyers Heartbeat #3

I am sitting here at work an Shaileen sent me a video of Sawyers heartbeat from today's dr appointment! It is so neat to hear that he is actually there. We are getting so excited that it is coming so soon but yet still so far away! I am so thankful to have Shaileen as my beautiful wife. She makes me want to be a better person each and every day. I can't wait for her to be a mother. She has been waiting so long and so patiently. Sawyer is going to be so freaking lucky to have not only Shaileen but J to look up to as a loving birth mother. Se is so strong and we both love and appreciate her very much! Anyways, on to why you pulled up the blog!  Here is the video of his heartbeat!

Look how close it is getting! :)