Of Anniversaries and Referrels

Today, John and I went to Oshkosh to spend a day with Tizita before both she and I started school. We drove up to their house and both Tizita and Courtney were waving and very excited to see us. This is not that unusual, but today Tizita could not wait for us to get out of the car. She yelled, "Grandma, Grandpa come in the house, I have a surprise," to which we are both thinking, great some new drawing or stuffed animal to show us.
But were we ever wrong, at the top of their stairs entering their house we were met by a picture of Tizita's new brother. They got the referral yesterday, August 29 for a little 17 month old brother named Nathnael. I wish I could share his precious picture, but until they are through the court date, we cannot post a picture. Trust me, he is the cutest little guy with a huge smile and a ton of personality. I just want to hug him. We took Tizita to Build a Bear today, where she made this cute pink Teddy Bear. She also picked out a blue hippo for her new brother. She is so excited and the next eight or so months are going to be so hard for all of us, but especially for her, I think. We had a wonderful, fun filled day with Tiz and I will share that tomorrow. I am too tired tonight.

I just love this little lady so much and I cannot imagine my life without her and now to think that we will have a little grandson to love, too. Oh my, God is good.

Today, we are also remembering Alissa and Nathan's wedding from three years ago. What a wonderful day that was for all of us!

So, I just want to take a minute to wish both of them a very happy anniversary.

Thanks for the happy memories, you two!

Note to my new grandson: We love you so much and cannot wait to meet you. We did some shopping for you today. Your sister, Tizita is so excited to meet you. We hope you are happy and healthy and stay that way until your mama, papa, and sister come to bring you home to us!