Officially a toddler

Violet has officially entered the world of Toddlerhood, by taking her first very funny steps.  She can walk about 4 feet between Peter and I and she walks with her hands straight up in the air (what a funny kid).  She really just takes two or three steps and then makes a dive for our arms.  It is hilarious to watch and Violet thinks it's the best thing ever.  

Also, we received a response to our request for potential birth mothers for our friends, Daniel and Belinda.  Errin Wilson has a friend that is working with LDS family services also and is due in September, and a connection has been made, so if you could keep these two families in your prayers so that everything works out for the best for the baby and the parents.  We'll keep you posted on any updates.  

Love you all! 

Ellen, Peter and Violet

Arizona Wood's

Well, after a failed adotpion with Eli, Warren and Mel were able to adopt another baby. They got a call last week from an agency that wanted to place a baby girl with them. This baby is also in Sacramento. I think it is official, Maxine has a little sister. They are thinking about calling her Virginia (Ginger) after Jonathan's Mom. We are so glad that simething wonderful did work out for them.

EMily

epilogue

I guess the birth father would not sign his consent for the adoption. We are very sad for the whole situation, but Warren and Mel seem to be thinking of the birth mother and baby's situation rather than their own.

emily

new cousin

We have a new cousin in our family! Warren and Mel were selected to adopt another little baby. This time it is a boy. He was born this morning at about 12:30am in California. They named him Eli. We are so excited for them and for Wesley and Sam to have another cousin. I guess they just found out last week and flew out to Sacramento on Thursday to meet the birth mom. They got home on Saturday night and Mel flew back to California Sunday (the Mom went into labor Sunday morning.) Anyhow, we are excited for them!

Emily