I cannot believe how fast life has been going over these past few months! I made my first phone call to *ask* about the process of opening a foster home at the beginning of April. I am now set up for the final step/inspection on July 7! So not counting process of finding a house, going to the four day class, moving into the house, putting together the paperwork, blah, blah, blah, it normally takes about 60 days to get license in hand once you turn in your application. With the licensure's help in managing to cut the application process down to just under 30 days. we have done something that should take at LEAST 6 months in almost exactly 90 days! When I made that first phone call, I figured it would take us 1-2 years. Pshhhh!



I am still trying to wrap my head around everything that's happened! Its so unbelievably amazing! Don't get me wrong...I am scared out of my mind about how this is all going to work, but I keep telling myself that its all come together so quickly and so easily that this is absolutely meant to be for us and it will continue to fall into place.



We moved out of the old house last weekend. Finished moving all the outside BS and cleaned this week. Then last night, we even did some yardwork. We've been ridiculously going nonstop....I think our neighbors may assume we are on some serious drugs! We drove over the mountain tonight, and are staying at Grandma's. She was in the hospital again this week...she is so strong willed! I'm going to my new nephew's baby shower tomorrow afternoon, and then a get together with David's family. Next week is getting all of the last minute state requirements together, and putting together a few last minute forms....oh, and unpacking more boxes.



I didn't have time to get on here and announce the birth of my first nephew on my side of the family! He was here 7 weeks early according to the dr's but my sister swears he was only 4 weeks early. Once they weighed him and evaluated him, I think they sided with my sister. He was 5lbs, 4oz and oh so adorable! His name is Xavier (pronounced with a 'z') Moses. His birthday is June 8th, and he finally was able to go home from the NICU this past Monday. I'm so excited to see him tomorrow!



I think that's everything...I'll promise again to be better about updating, but who knows what surprises life has in store for us over the rest of the summer.

I survived my 4 nights away...barely. It was one of the hardest things I've done in a long, long time. Everyone is so used to me being at home, including me. Kellen and I stayed with our good friends in Lyons. I drove an hour each way to Albany for the class everyday, and Thea watched Kellen while I was gone. Kellen was a total mess and developed some massive separation anxiety. I am so appreciative of Sam and Thea's help! They made our stay away from home so much more tolerable.

I did get a flat tire about 1/2 way, on the way over to Lyons. An older couple stopped to help me change it. I then drove about 60 miles on a donut. Bleck! Sam and I rode into town together on the first morning of class. He had me drop him off at work, and drive their vehicle to class....awesome friends, huh? :) Thankfully, he was able to get my flat fixed by the end of the day. I seriously don't know how I would've made it through the week with them!

Anyway, Thea and I did our best to make the most of the few hours each night that we had, to hang out. A few shots of Tequila somehow managed to work its way into every night. Oh boy...5:30 comes around waaay too quick.

The class was so much more than what I expected, and I actually really enjoyed it. I met a few great women, and hope to be able to refer back and forth with them once we get our new businesses going.

David and I spent our first anniversary apart. He survived by inviting family over for homemade enchiladas. It was so tough for both of us to be away. He surprised me by sending an arrangement to the hotel where my class was held. Of course, it prompted question after question from other peers in the class, which was one of his goals in sending them. :)

Anyway, we are happy to be home. I passed my test, and now we have just a few more things to complete! We are still on track for opening beginning to middle of July. So exciting, yet ohhhh so scary at the same time.