Easter Sunday With Braydon

On Easter Sunday, we went to Griff and Barb’s house to celebrated Easter with the family. Braydon and Addison came in their new Easter attire so we had to get a photo of them together.
After dinner, we spent most of the afternoon outside while plastic eggs filled with raisins were hidden Braydon with the help of Barb found them throughout the yard. Once they were all found, the eggs were hidden again.

At times, we were not sure who was having more fun…Braydon or Barb.

Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins AND more importantly conquering death by rising again on the third day so that we can have eternal life.

Busy Day With Lola And The Myers' Children

On Wednesday evening, the Hill’s dropped Lola off at our house. Today, we also had the Myers’ children over for an action packed day. The morning started with Amy taking the dogs for a long walk around 8:00am. While Jay went to work, Amy and the Myers’ children dyed Easter eggs. When Jay got home, we all went outside for a picnic lunch and some rollerblading and races on the street. We then went to the park where Jay and Tyler played Frisbee golf. Amy, Kayla and Emily played on the playground with the Baby and Lola close by their sides. After walking back from the park, we played Wii for a bit and then capped off the night with a dinner out at Red Robin. After dropping the kids back home, we came home. While watching television, Baby and Lola were exhaustedly resting on the couch recovering from a very active day.

WE LOVE OUR LIFE…THANK YOU GOD!

Bristol Motor Speedway - There And Back

On Sunday, Jay had to drive to Tennessee to inspect a roof for the week. After over 10 hours of driving, he arrived in Tennessee around 8:00pm. 15 minutes from his hotel he drove by the Bristol Motor Speedway. We are not NASCAR fans but Jay said that it looked pretty cool at night.
At the end of the week while driving back home, it was two days before the race. Already the camp ground and speedway was packed with race fans.
A few miles south of the raceway, Jay past the Direct TV blimp. He pulled off the road to see if it take off. After a few minutes, he decided to head home as he had another 9 hours of driving left.

Thankfully he made it home safe and sound.

Yet Again...More Snow

Thursday night into Friday we were hit with another snow storm. We woke up to over 10 inches of blowing drifting snow.
By noon we were all shoveled out and ready to start our day. After all 10 inches of snow is nothing with all the snow we have had this winter. Baby however does not enjoy the white stuff. Check out his blog post of his adventures in the snow. http://baby-g-dog.blogspot.com/2010/02/snow-it-all.html.

Blizzard

After receiving over a foot of snow on Sunday, we got hit hard with a blizzard Tuesday night and all day Wednesday. Jay woke up around 7:00am and decided that we would go out and shovel several times throughout the day to keep up with the snow. He shoveled about 4-5 inches and also a path in the yard for Baby to go to the bathroom.
Throughout the day we were getting dumped with snow, sometimes 2-3 inches per hour.

Amy had prepared for the blizzard and decided that she would make homemade chicken noodle soup and cookies while we were trapped in our house.

On Wednesday night after shoveling for the 4th time, Jay went to check the heat pump condenser to make sure that it was free from ice. He knocked on the back door and said that he was going to play in the snow.

Here is a video of him.


On Thursday morning, we shoveled for the last time and also got the cars cleared.

These photos were taken throughout the day during the blizzard.

Amy watching Twilight for the umteenth time.

Shoveling Baby's path.

Baby staying cozy.

In all, we received over 20 inches of snow. Combined with the last snow storm, we had over 30 inches AND they are calling for some more snow on Monday. Spring cannot come fast enough.

Jay's Brain

One night, we were at the Davis’ house playing games and Jay kept playing with a string that hung down from a lamp.
Jay quickly got up and said that he had an idea. He came back and had us take photos of his new creation…a princess with long hair waiting to be rescued.

This is what it is like living with someone with ADHD. Gotta love it!

Snow Storm

Friday night into Saturday, we were hit with a snow storm. Like all the storms this year, the majority of it was south and east. Even so, we still got over 12 inches of snow. When we got up, Baby had to go potty so as usual, Jay had to clear a path for him in the yard. After a few more hours, we went outside to shovel us out.
We love the snow because it gives us a reason to stay inside and be lazy!

Adoption Update

As of today, we have officially signed up for the Korea program at our adoption agency. We are still in the China adoption process, but the timeframe of getting a child from China keeps getting longer. The GREAT news is that with Korea, we should have a child in home in 1 1/2 years. An adoption counter for Korea has been started above.

Jay wanted to post his Facebook status update and comments here as so many friends and family have been supporting us in this entire process.

FACEBOOK POST
Jay Gardocki - After waiting over 1 year and 7 months to adopt a girl from China, the process keeps getting longer. We had another home study yesterday and if all goes well, we will be moving to the Korea program and may have a little boy or girl in a year and a half. Amy is ecstatic!!! (Tue at 11:20pm)

COMMENTS
Dave Walters - that's great Jay...we'll be praying for a quick process! (Tue at 11:35pm)
Staci Severin Landis - That is awesome news! Praying for you guys!!! (Tue at 11:37pm)
Peri Furlong - Aww that's so sweet Jay...I have some you can adopt LOL...there are 7 to choose from...just kidding. I love em all and wouldn't give them to no one. But it's so awesome what you guys are doing. I will keep you in my prayers and wish you lots of luck! My husband and I are actually about to adopt three of the seven that live with us. (Wed at 12:22am)
Patti Gardocki Schultz - That is so wonderful!! I have a niece from Korea... she is such a joy!! I wish you guys all the best!! (Wed at 1:14am)
Heather Johnson Benson - It's so hard to wait, isn't it? Still praying for our favorite "parents-to-be", as well as your son or daughter. (Wed at 6:42am)
Kristi Henry Yatsko - I know the wait is hard, but it's so worth it! My aunt & uncle adopted 2 girls from China. It's a long process. I'll be praying for you! (Wed at 6:44am)
Kathy Rober - what a journey you are taking..will keep you in out prayers... (Wed at 6:51am)
Jose Valentin - Good Luck, Hope everything goes well. (Wed at 7:18am)
Mike Kling - good luck! (Wed at 7:18am)
Michelle Thimons Schreier - YEAH!!! (Wed at 7:48am)
Valerie Bieber Alburger - So happy for you both!!!!!! I'm sure Amy is bouncing off the walls with excitement. (Wed at 7:59am)
Amy Bazzel Gardocki - I love you. (Wed at 8:28am)
Mollie Lawell Heverly - Congratulations guys!!! I'm so excited for you!!! (Wed at 10:09am)
Colleen Hagan Corkery - Any child would be very lucky to have you as a parent! (Wed at 10:25am)
RuthAnn Derstein - That time can't come soon enough. You have so much love to give a little. Praying it will happen sooner than later. Love. (Wed at 10:28am)
Ellen Myers Alburger - so exciting... start picking names. (Wed at 12:12pm)
Andrea Jean Bessler - Yay! That's exciting! Good for you guys! :) (Wed at 1:19pm)
Linda Gardocki Leatherman - We will pray that your little girl or boy arrives even sooner than a year and half. (Wed at 2:07pm)
Marlee Borusiewicz Doherty - Praying for a speedier process! (Wed at 3:04pm)
Melanie VanderVeur Bailey - Awesome!! So excited for you guys, will keep praying that it happens soon!!! (Wed at 6:15pm)
Elise Lechner - Yay!!! I'm soooo excited for you guys and know furst hand how excited and happy Amy is with the new timeframe yay!! (Wed at 7:47pm)
Kara Ketterer Derstein - yay!! you know the dersteins have a soft spot for kiddoes from korea!! (Thurs at 9:26am)
Casey Lloyd Mansfield - Congrats! That's so exciting!! Best wishes to you both! (Thurs at 8:17pm)
Wendelyn Gardocki Nelson - I am so happy for you!! Congratulations. (Fri at 11:35am)

We thank you all and ask for your continued prayers as we go through this process!