About a week before Hazel's birthday party, I got a text from Arlianne saying that she and her boyfriend were going to drive up from Utah for the party. We were so excited- we hadn't seen Arlianne in almost two years, and what better time to share with her than Hazel's birthday?
We talk with Hazel a lot about Arlianne and how much she loves Hazel, and how special and wonderful she is. Hazel understands that she grew inside of Arli's tummy, and that mommy and daddy 'raced to the hospital and gave Hazel her first bottle and her first bath, and then we went to the temple in my beautiful white dress!'
Arlianne and Guy arrived at dinner time on Thursday. After opening presents, Isaac and I worked on cooking our spaghetti dinner and Hazel took Arlianne up to her room to show off her toys. I loved that the two of them had some time to talk and play together, it made my heart full to hear their interaction and know what a blessing open adoption has been for us. Arlianne is such an amazing and beautiful woman and we are so grateful for her!
We talked about Hazel's birth three years ago, about our feelings and experiences, and all the blessings and happiness that have come into each of our lives since then. What a great three years it has been!
Coming soon: Hazel's birthday party...
2 comments:
Look at Miss Hazels hair! So pretty! What a great 3 years it has been!
wow, I can't believe it'd been two years! I'm glad you had such a wonderful visit. Your Hazel sounds absolutely precious - I so want to meet her!! Hopefully in 2013 :).
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