A Year in Review

2014 will always be remembered in our family for sure.  Here are a few notable moments:

-January-

We had a racially charged (from their side, not ours) confrontation with Munchkin's biological family via CPS conference call.  A few of them were not happy in the beginning about the fact that we're very pasty white in complexion.  It made us a little uneasy about future dealings with them, but it turned out not to be a huge problem after all, thank goodness.  http://adoptedbythedavisfamily.blogspot.com/2014/01/up-down-and-round-and-round.html

-February-

We did respite care for a couple of toddler girls...  which made us really re-think our family planning goals.  Wow...  we thought we wanted a sibling group of 2 or 3 dropped on us all at once...  in addition to Munchkin...  God knew better what we could handle of course and closed all doors that could have potentially led to that scenario.
http://adoptedbythedavisfamily.blogspot.com/2014/02/life-happens-perspectives-change.html

Jeremy got his college ring!!

-May-

We were asked to seriously consider taking in Munchkin's mom as a co-placement in our home when it was looking like she was likely to get him back.  Our agency advised against it and CPS came to a point where they agreed with our agency.  In retrospect, the right choice was made, it very likely would not have gone well.  Again, God knew better was was best for Munchkin and what was best for us.
http://adoptedbythedavisfamily.blogspot.com/2014/05/fork-in-road.html

Munchkin took swimming lessons and loved it!!

-June-

I attended the matching picnic for adoptive families and children eligible for adoption...  very awkward.  We didn't end up submitting a home study on any of the kids there, but it sure opened my eyes to the need and has significantly influenced our plans for the somewhat distant future.
http://adoptedbythedavisfamily.blogspot.com/2014/06/awkward-sad-and-inspiring-all-in-one.html

-July-

We found out that we're pregnant!!!  Morning sickness among other first trimester symptoms immediately came into full effect, which is one reason there was a rather large gap between blog posts at this time.  Life is beautiful, right? :)  My inability to function sealed Munchkin's selection of Jeremy as his favorite, which on the plus side I know will be helpful come March.  Poor Jeremy though... he's a trooper and took very good care of both me and Munchkin.

-October-

Munchkin's mom was given a 6 month extension on the case, but in the same day the topic of an open adoption was laid on the table and gears on both sides started shifting.  Her lawyer changing gears was the most significant and future altering piece of the puzzle.
http://adoptedbythedavisfamily.blogspot.com/2014/10/hopeful-anticipation.html

Munchkin had a birthday and took his first steps!!

We welcomed a new pastor and his family to our church.  I'm really looking forward to seeing how God is going to use him to lead our church family and guide us in reaching out to our community.

-November-

Munchkin's mom verbally agreed to an open adoption and we found out that we're having a boy!!!
http://adoptedbythedavisfamily.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-ball-is-rolling.html

We celebrated having Munchkin in our home for a full year.

Jeremy got to go hunting with his dad for the first time, who shot his first dear, and we now have a freezer full enough to last us all year long.

I began sleeping on the couch...  oh indigestion exaggerated by pregnancy, and seasonal allergies, how I loath you.

-December-

Both of Munchkin's parents signed relinquishment papers!!!  CPS and our agency told us it was safe to get excited.  :)
http://adoptedbythedavisfamily.blogspot.com/2014/12/lots-and-lots-of-happy-news.html

Jeremy and I celebrated 3 years of marriage!!

Deep breath...  Here we come 2015!  We'll welcome Jackson into our family in March and hopefully finalize the adoption of Munchkin by May.  Jeremy will graduate in May as well.  We have a lot to look forward to and a lot to be excited about.  We might not get to sleep for much of it, but 2015 should be another memorable year.  God only knows what all lies in store for us and our growing family.