Back from the Beach

Wow, what a crazy two weeks! Sorry I haven't posted, we've been at the beach in Old Lyme for the usual festitivies. It was a lot of fun, first time Melissa and I spent the whole week together down there since we were young. Of course I wasn't at Little Beach til the sun came up like she was, but still had lots of fun.

Well enough about me. Sure, vacation was fun but not nearly as thrilling and exciting as the news we received the night before we left. I know a few of you have heard the news, but figured I'd do a quick recap. On Monday, July 2 we were sitting at home waiting for Grammie and Poppy to stop by because it was Grammie's birthday and they also had the car in the picture below for Molly. Thanks Sadie and Avery for letting Molly borrow it!

Just as the car pulled up, the phone rang and it was the Hannan's. John talked to them for a bit inside then came out and handed the phone to me. I thought it was just to confirm some details about going to the casino later in the week while we were at the beach, but they had some much better news to share. They had been selected for adoption!!!! *starting to get teary again* AND....the birth mother was already past her due date!!! They would likely have a baby in the next few days. So the next couple of days were sooooo long. I can't even imagine how it was for them. But for us, we got a couple phone calls and text messages to let us know things were going along ok but slowly. Jen K. and I talked more than a few times, begging John and Steve to call to see what was going on but they just kept saying we needed to give them time. Ugh!!! They tried to induce the birth mother late Tuesday night but it wasn't working. Finally, at 9:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2007 Brian and Jenn were able to welcome their new little girl into the world, Haley Lauren Hannan. John and I can't be more happy for them, and Molly can't wait to play with her new bff. It still seems so unreal, but seeing Haley and how beautiful she is makes it real.

So on Saturday, July 7th we headed home to gather all of Molly's goods (swing, bouncer, bassinet) and a bunch of newly washed clothes so Bri and Jenn would be as prepared as possible to become parents. As far as I can tell, they are doing an amazing job. Yesterday we had a baby shower, and this little girl looks like she is going be well taken care of by parents, friends and family!

So that is the news and here are a few photos. And a couple of Molly from the beach. More to come.