So, tonight we had dinner with our lovely friends Steve and Tonya to talk about our adoption process. They have been through the process twice. Its so nice to have friends that have been there and can help us through our journey. One thing we didn't think to much about until talking them is the importance of embracing their heritage which we absolutely plan to do. 
"And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18:5

Check out my new necklace from etsy!  Its a letter tile from the game Scrabble.  Bradford told me that it was "beautiful mommy."  He is so excited to be a big brother. We were in the social security office for some paperwork yesterday and our conversation goes something like this- "what are we waiting for mommy?" Me: we have to wait our turn just like all these other people.  " All these people getting them babies too?" Me: No, I don't think so.  

Erin and I have decided to adopt a child from Ethiopia!  We have prayed about this and we know that our next major step in live involves us going to Africa and picking up the child that God has intended for us to love as our own.  We are very excited but have a long journey to take.  We are close to choosing an agency and filling out the lengthy application.  Bradford is so excited to have a sibling and is already telling us that he will be dreaming about him or her at night.   Please begin to pray for our child and that we build the strength, endurance, and wisdom needed to jump through the "red tape" that our governments have put into place for adoption.  Stay tuned to our new blog for continued updates and photos.