Big Jump

I thought I would take an opportunity to explain the big jump in our adoption fund thermometer.  The bulk of this jump ($5000) is from our own personal money that we transferred out of Kathleen's personal account today.  Looking forward we feel we will of course be able to come up with more to contribute, but probably not in such large amounts.

Nothing to do with anything, other than just to share a recent cute
picture of our youngest boy so you feel like you are getting more
for your visit.

Other than the adoption itself we have other expenses to consider to start putting money away for.  We are will hopefully be able to cover the bulk of the leave that we will need to take when Kellin comes home with paid leave, as I have a lot of sick time I will be able to use.  However, we know that we will have to take at least some of it unpaid.  Added to that, we are sure there will be some medical expenses when Kellin first comes home as well.  Finally, our current largest vehicle seats 5, so we will need to get something bigger at some point.

So while we are doing really awesome making progress towards our goal, we also realize the hardest part is yet to come.  We of course have some great fundraisers coming up, that we will share more details of as we near the date, so you don't forget.

We just ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers, and consider helping us if you can, as we are not out of the woods yet.  If you have any cooking talents and you would like to make a pie or two for our fundraiser coming up on July 27th, that would be a great way to help us out!