Are we showing yet? It's not in her belly, it's on our faces!

Many of the announcements are being opened in the homes of our families and a few friends today!  My Aunt Mary and Uncle Kim were the first to call with congratulations and questions!  It was surprisingly special to me that our first call was from them.  They are my God-parents and were instrumental in my life after my mom's accident (along with many other aunts and uncles!).  Then, my Uncle Jay called G's house while I was there and sent a congrats through the phone.  Then, my former student from Southeast sent me a text full of excitement.  I sent a text to a very dear friend who I seldom see or talk to telling her to check her mail today.  I have yet to hear back from her.  When Chris and I got engaged she predicted that we would be with child in the first two years.  She even marked it on her work calendar so when the day came she would know if she was right or not!  So, I know she'll be excited.

I am thrilled with our pictures that were done by Esprit Jolie Photography, but I am not pleased with Vista Print's inability to correctly complete our order.  Twice they sent the tiny cards you hold in your hand, both times they were to be 5x7s so the country and chalk board pictures would be intelligible.  So, do as my Aunt Mary did and you will (maybe) see that the card reads, "We are Seoul searching!"  and the back has a red heart around Seoul, Korea.  Hopefully that helps.

We are announcing to our church tomorrow, only a few people know as of now.  I'm anxious to see how it goes over.  Currently, there is not an active member of our church who has adopted internationally.  We'll see how it goes, I know it won't go badly...it's just a new thing.

Chris' family already knows.  His mom's siblings know because Luke has an inability to keep secrets apparently (we'll blame it on his excitement, he was actually the VERY first person who knew).  His Arkansas family knows because when we called to tell his dad he was soooooo excited we figured he could share his excitement with others, too!

So there it is, we are out of the closet with the adoption!  We are not yet announcing on Facebook.  That will come tomorrow after church, so if you could, please refrain from exciting posts until tomorrow afternoon!

Chris and Connie