Visit from some of Hayley’s bmom’s family
See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to find one in particular or print) Slideshow view (easiest to see them all) We had some of Hayley’s first family members up to the house for a nice visit. Her sister Faith, grandparents and great grandparents all came. We relaxed, went to lunch and took.. read more →
Photo Gallery: Derek and family
Hayley had a chance to see some of her bdad’s family at a soccer game in late March. I love this photo, this is Hayley with her half-brother Dalton, they were both so tired. See more photos from this set: Regular view Slideshow view read more →
Photo Galleries: Two visits with Hayley’s first families
I posted these in the gallery and thought I’d posted these on here but forgot to post them on the main site. Here are two galleries, the first of Hayley with her bdad Derek, her brothers and grandparents; the second of Hayley with Nana and Poppy, her grandparents by birth. See more photos from this.. read more →
Photo Gallery: Hayley & her sisters
Hayley got a chance to hang out with bothof her sisters! See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to find one in particular or print) Slideshow view (easiest to see them all) read more →
Playing with photos: Our family trees in the backyard
We planted two trees on the day Hayley arrived, November 3rd. She was so small then that she got almost fit in the hole if she sat down! The magnolias, slow growers in general, may not be as lush as when they were planted but they are definitely bigger, stronger and growing well on November.. read more →
Photo Gallery: Maw Maw Jenny & Aunt Regina visit
We were really luck to have a chance to have Hayley’s birthfather’s mom and sister visit. Maw Maw Jenny and Aunt Regina were passing through the area and dropped by to see Hayley and share photos with her. It was a lovely visit and they are really nice people. Hayley is lucky to have more.. read more →
What’s up with Hayley (updated)
Now that we have more and extended members of Hayley’s birth/first family visiting the site and emailing, I’m not going to be sending the regular letters and photos to everyone as I did before since all the photos are here. Every other month or so, I’m going to do an update on her for everyone… read more →
My new adoption blog for wral.com (updated URL)
I used to work for WRAL in their new media group. I really enjoyed being over there and the people involved. I noticed over the year that they have been adding blogs to their website – they have employees writing baby blogs, weather blogs, tech blogs, etc. Recently I saw they have added a non-staffer.. read more →
Photo Gallery: Aunt Angie & cousin Clair visit
Hayley was blessed to have a wonderful foster family who we welcome now as part of our family. Her now ‘Aunt’ Angie and cousin Clair came down to visit and to go see the Polar Express on the IMAX screen in 3D. We had a great time and hope this is the first of many.. read more →
Photos & story from the adoption decree
We are flying on several trips this summer and I had some concerns about what last name to put Hayley under since the adoption finalization could be done anytime from the end of May until the end of August (90 days to 6 months from when your lawyer files it all). And with all the.. read more →