Visiting the horses!

We spent an afternoon at the Jester Park Equestrian Center.

First we got to meet the Percheron parade horses ...

Then Hannah got to ride a pony! His name is Jack and he was very gentle. She LOVED it, even though she looks really scared.


They even let her groom a beautiful white horse named Izzy. What a fun day for this future cowgirl!

First family trip to Adventureland

We had our first family trip to Adventureland recently! Hannah's favorite ride? The carousel, of course! (We almost didn't get to ride anything else.) I braved the Storm Chaser and Rodney hit the tubes at the water park with our friends. What a fun day!

Not afraid one bit of the Frog Hopper!

 Mommy and Hannah taking a spin on the carousel -- trip 1 of 15.  

Loving the ladybug ride. 

 Daddy was trying to teach her how to raise and lower the airplane 

from the sidelines – so funny! She finally caught on near the end of the ride. 

Happy Independence Day!

What better way to celebrate our freedom than with good old fashioned family fun? We spent the 4th watching a parade that goes right outside our house, picnicking with Hannah's birth family, and playing outside with friends. Happy birthday, America! 

 Hannah's Fourth of July finest! 

Waiting for the parade to start on our lawn.

It's always so fun to take a photo with Hannah's birth family!

Jumping in the bounce house and holding a balloon animal.

It was tough to tear Hannah away from this mechanical pig, Porky!

Bubbles are so much fun! 

No naps were catching up with Hannah at this point. 

Sippin' and chattin' with a new friend. 

Omaha Children's Museum

One of the things we want to do with this page is share some of the fun things we do as a family. 

Here are some pictures from our recent trip to the Omaha Children's Museum.

Hannah was fascinated with the floating balls. 

Daddy is supervising Hannah's experiment. 

Mom and Hannah cheesing for the camera. 

Don't forget the milk! 

I love how Hannah loaded her cart with fruits and vegetables.

Blowing bubbles!

We definitely will be making a return visit next time we are in Omaha! 

Our journey to parenthood ...

Here's a brief update on our journey to parenthood. 

We started trying for a family back in 2005. After no success on our own, we started many rounds of fertility treatments. I was able to get pregnant 3 times, but miscarried. 

We started working with Bethany Christian Services in 2011, and our home study was approved in June 2012. Hannah was placed with us in January 2013. We are so blessed! 

Our second home study process began in late 2014 and we've been approved for placement since March 2015. 

And now ... we prayerfully await God's perfect timing to complete our family! 

~ Jaimie

A video about us

Here's a short video to help you get to know our family better.

Welcome to our Adoption blog!

Welcome!

We created this page as a way to let birth parents get to know more about our family ... and to keep family and friends updated as we pray for God's perfect timing for our second adoption. Please join us on our journey by sharing this blog with your friends! You never know who knows someone ... who knows someone ... etc. Thanks for your support!

Rodney & Jaimie