IVF Update

We switched facilities with high hopes that this would be the answer 

to our never-ending prayers.

We have been very happy at our new fertility clinic,

however, we just experience another failed cycle.

This round we were much more successful in developing embryos, 

we ended up with 4 in fact. Twice as many as last time!

We opted for a fresh transfer with the healthiest embryo

and found out on Friday that it failed.

Our heartache is real. 

We have 3 frozen embryos left, 

but we are too heartbroken right now to even think of next steps.

We are going to take some time to grieve and rest before 

planning our next transfer.

Graycie Scarlett

Today we surprised the kids with a brand new puppy.

She is a Golden-doodle from Bardstown, KY

and her name is Graycie Scarlett (after Ohio State's colors).

The kids were shocked to say the least!

They both exclaimed, "This is the BEST DAY EVER!"

^^^ Picking her out at the breeder's house. ^^^

^^^ Love at first sight! ^^^

^^^ Happy Birthday, Craig! ^^^

We love you!

^^^ The car ride home. ^^^

Poor Graycie did get sick twice on our drive, but once we got home she settled right in.

^^^ Our first family portrait. (Notice: I am X'ed out.) ^^^

We are all absolutely smitten with Graycie, but little Greta did 

struggle with all the attention she was receiving from me. 

She kept wondering if I was EVER going to pay attention to her again

now that Graycie was here.  

(Look at her pouting in the picture below. I can't help but laugh!)

^^^ Greta and Graycie -- drawn by Greta ^^^

Christmas 2017

Christmas was filled with such joy this year. 

It was such a blessing to 

create new traditions together as a family 

and to celebrate

the sweet gift of Jesus.

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 Visiting Grandma and Grandpa Ohio

Clifton Mill

 Grant and Anna knew to come to Uncle Chad's house while we were visiting!

Celebrate Christmas Together at Southeast Christian Church

Watching Christmas Movies in Christmas Jammies

Date Night at The Nutcracker

Santa at Vanguard

Celebrating Hanukkah at Mimi's 

Ugly Christmas Sweater Game Night with Friends

 Rollerskating on Christmas Eve Eve

Ready for Church on Christmas Eve Eve

Decorating Gingerbread Houses

Christmas Eve Breakfast at Poppy and Susan's

Christmas Morning

Day after Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa Ohio, Uncle Chad, and Momma Gigi

Celebrating Craig's Baptism 

(He was baptized on January 15, 2017)

Annual Favorite Thing's Party with co-hosted with Amanda Howard

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