Our Miracle! Two weeks, that's all it takes!

Gestation period of a lion: 20 months

Gestation period of a giraffe: 15 months

Gestation period of an lion: 3 1/2 months
Gestation period of Camila: 2 weeks

Okay, okay, this statement may not be 100% accurate; our Camila did take the regular 9 month route. However, for her Mommy and Papi, Camila's miraculous arrival began on June 7th and she was born on June22...like I said, two weeks is all it takes!

Let me start at the beginning....

Hans and I started the adoption process two years ago through LDS Social Services. After lots of paperwork, loads of prayers from loved ones and some serious buckage, we were approved in February. The agency told us to expect two years, so the waiting began. Miraculously, (obviously my favorite word right now) we received an email from Sarah, Camila's birthmother, on June 7th saying she was considering us as possible parents for her baby. She was 8 months pregnant and had just decided to place her baby (boy or girl, she didn't know) for adoption. Hans and I crossed our fingers and prayed she would chose us. A few days later, Sarah emailed saying she had chosen us to become the parents of her baby. We were estatic!! Camila was due on July 3rd and our social worker suggested we wait until her birth before going to Vernal, Utah, where Sarah lived. Hans and I couldn't wait so I headed to Utah on June 17th and Hans came on June 18th and planned to meet Sarah on June 19th at JB's in Vernal.

The day arrived and Hans and I were super nervous! What if she met us and didn't like us? What if she thought we were weird or ugly? What if she changed her mind? Miraculously, the meeting was comfortable and peaceful. Sarah and her parents were kind and gracious and we had a beautifl meal together. I know that sounds cheesy, but it truly was a beautiful afternoon.

Checking out the dinosaurland stuff with Julie, Solomon and Roman. Dinosaurland is the famous site in Vernal. Well, now it's famous for Camila Rose!