Jul
22
2010
it’s a boy!!!
We can hardly contain our excitement…we received a call yesterday that will change our lives forever! That’s right…OUR REFERRAL for our sweet boy!!
Our day started out like any other…lazy summer schedule…a trip out before lunch to run some quick errands…and a play date with some great friends. As our friends were getting ready to leave for the afternoon my phone rang. I casually glanced at the caller ID without any expectation. I honestly wasn’t even thinking it would be our agency but when I saw the phone number I squealed and my heart was immediately jumping out of my chest! My sweet friend corraled all the kids and herded them up the stairs into one of the bedrooms so that I could hear our case worker give us all of the beautiful details about our son.
I immediately called Mr. P and told him to come home (he was wrapping up his work day anyways) and paced the floor until he walked through the door and we could scramble down the stairs to see his pictures together. Perfection. And absolute utter joy. He is the cutest stinkin little monkey I have ever seen. We are so blessed to have these fun pictures of our evening!! A very special friend dropped her activities and rushed to our house with camera in tow to document our night and excitement. (Here is my shameless plug for my sweet friend SARA and her amazing photography!! All of the images I am sharing tonight were taken by her!!) After we made a few phone calls to family…we headed out for some Mexican food for dinner…cause there was NO way I could wrap my brain around cooking dinner!
His name is DANIELl. He is about 2 months old (we think) and he is seriously the cutest little guy I have ever laid eyes on! I can’t post a picture on here…but if you live in my hood I will gladly show you his photos in person (like a hundred times or so) so don’t fret!
I am completely blown away how God has chosen to show His hand in the details of Daniel’s life. His name has significance for our family in a deep way. I have been praying over the past few weeks that our child would 1) have a name I could pronounce and 2) have a name that we could easily keep and still feel “American”. Christian names aren’t all together uncommon in Ethiopia…but when our caseworker said, “well…his name is Daniel…I almost fell off the couch”. THANK YOU GOD for that special gift!
Another fun story about his name. My sweet friend (see above paragraph to re-visist my shameless plug for her) was the first person to buy Daniel a gift. One day not long after we got placed on the wait list she came bearing a gift. Although we were on both the boy and girl lists she said she “just knew” we were going to get a little boy and she HAD to get this for him. From behind her back she pulled out a GIANT stuffed LION. Seriously people. A LION!!! And Sara isn’t a fortune teller or tarot card reader 
Just a vessel used by God to show us that THIS.IS.OUR.SON!!
Daniel means “God is my judge”. And the person who named him certainly had his future in mind. I pray that God will continue to rule over his life in a mighty way!
I assumed Sara would come over and grab a couple of quick pics of us looking at his pictures…but being the over achiever that she is…she had us traipsing around in our backyard in a full blown family session (note to self next time around: think about what we are wearing a little more thoroughly..ha!) But truly…we will treasure these images FOREVER. They are insanely special to me!!
Baby “Africa” made an appearance throughout most of the picture time. I can’t wait to see Daniel in our arms and running with our other kiddos as part of our family soon!
Ms. J thinks he is “so adowable” and can’t stop talking about life in an orphanage (we recently saw “Annie” at the outdoor theater and she is a bit obsessed). She’s “nouvous” about Mommy and Daddy leaving for a big trip to Africa but so excited to be a big sister again.
Ms. A hasn’t stopped talking since we received the call. Within 15 minutes of printing off his pictures on our home printer, she had framed them with construction paper…crafted a card stock pouch…attached a ribbon…and had all of his images neatly tucked inside and dangling around her neck. She’s shown his picture to every person we have seen in the last 24 hours. I’d say she’s excited 
Mr. S can’t wait for his partner in crime to get here. Just as long as he understands that Mommy belongs completely and solely to him I think we’ll have a bit of adjusting to do!
Our world is about to get 110% crazier…and we are THRILLED!! Hang on Daniel…we love you and will be there soon!!
It’s been a CRAZY 24 hours for our family. MY SISTER received her official referral of her Peruvian Princess TODAY as well…WOW…God is BEYOND GOOD!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I am so happy for you! Congrats on your sweet Danny boy! Love and hugs.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! praise the Lord, praise the Lord!!! i’m rejoicing with you! =) so, so excited. so happy for you. so happy for you ALL!!!! i’m going to go back and re-read, but i just can’t contain it. i.am.so.happy.for.you. praying, always.
Yay! YAY! YIPPY, YIPPY, YAY! Ok…I feel like *WE* just got our referral ALL OVER AGAIN! You know how DEAR you guys are to us—and now I get how YOU felt when we got Isaac’s referral! I AM SOOOOOOO EXCITED! Oh Jenn–this is just such perfect timing–and I’m in awe of his perfect name!!! Love it! Amazing to see God’s hand all over your son’s life already–and I can’t WAIT to see him in your arms!!! And on a side note—your family is SO stinkin’ cute!
Oh Jen, I’m sitting here in tears. I am beyond thrilled for you & your beautiful family! What an exciting day. I can’t wait to see this little guy in your arms.
xo
Congrats! We’re so happy for you! What a special and amazing time!
Can’t even begin to explain the excitement I have for you all!!!! We all know that God works in miraculous ways…but still….I am in awe at how His plan unfolds for each of us in such amazing ways. Congratulations to both you and your sister….can’t wait to meet this sweet little gift!!!!
Congratulations! So beautiful…I love all the pictures. I will try to love on sweet Daniel while we are there.
Hugs,
Amy
Congratulations to you and your sister. Lots of blessings in your family. Your family reunions just got a little crazier! Little Daniel will be spoiled and loved by his sisters and brother. It’s going to be lots of fun for everyone.
YIPPEE!!!! Jumping up and down over here! Knocked down glass of water…woke up Hudson :O It’s okay though – super excited for you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR smile says it all – all of your smiles really, but yours is that of one proud mama and there is nothing like it! God is so faithful to answer even the smallest of things in our prayers, isn’t He? I’m so happy to have a name to attach to my prayers for your family. Baby Daniel is destined for great things. I know God is going to use him in a mighty way. Angel’s doll is just about the cutest thing – love the pictures! I found the sweetest book for you the other day – hope you don’t already have it – I’ll be sending it soon. So excited!!!!!!!!!!!
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, so excited!!! So wonderful..congrats..adorable post!! kj
We are so very happy for you all. What an exciting time this is! Congrats!!
Hip Hip HOORAY! Little Daniel Cooper!!! God is so good. What an amazing time for each of you in your family. Each and every part of this journey has been in God’s hands. To watch all of you and feel the happiness in your family is sooooo powerful. whoo- is he going to be loved!!!! Praying for all of you.
Yay!!!! so happy for you – congrats. Email me and I will do my best to track that sweet boy down in 2 weeks
thekeyserfamily@gmail.com
Congratulations!!! That is such exciting news! I love the story about his name! And your sister got her referral on the same day? What are the chances of that? How fun! I can almost feel your excitement!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so exciting! What an amazing God story! How perfectly He has chosen Daniel to be your child.
Yay!!! Conratulations! I’ve been thinking of your family lots just praying that referral would come soon! So exciting and all your pictures are beautiful! I love how the kids are already loving him! Amazing news about your sister too! God IS Good!
Wow Jenn! I am almost in tears over excitement for you guys! Praise God!!!! I can’t wait to meet him! Congrats!!!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you all and can just see the joy on your faces! What a blessing! Can’t wait to see his picture posted here. I am sure he is just beautiful.
BTW – Love how your friend captured your family with those smiles of happiness fresh on your faces. What a gift.
Well this is just the best news I heard all day…and I don’t even “know” you!
I’m just thrilled for you and can see the pure excitement and joy on *all* your faces! That last picture is just crazy cute and totally captures the real life of a family! Love it! Congratulations! Rejoicing with you in how the Lord is working all the details!! CANNOT wait until you can show pics of his delightful little face. I can only imagine how sweet and precious he must be!!! btw, can I saw how much you look like your mom in pic #4??? 
Congratulations! These pictures bring tears to my eyes! So happy for you and your family, and looking forward to seeing pictures of little Daniel.
Congratulations!! We are just starting the adoption road (for the 2nd time) and I can’t wait until we can post our referral call day!! Your pictures and family are beautiful. I will look forward to following your journey. Praise God for His love for the fatherless….no more!!!!
WOOHOO!!! I got so excited when I started reading. What a wonderful name your little man has. Daniel is going to love looking at these photos one day.
YAY! What wonderful news! These photos show such pure and utter joy – such a priceless gift! We’re so excited for all of you and can’t wait to meet sweet Daniel! Oh, how I wished I could beam myself to KC to see his sweet photo. What kind of time frame do you have before you go get him?
Big hugs to all!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!! So exciting and such beautiful photos that will have so much meaning to your son when he gets older!
I just read this for the second time and tears are streaming down my face. I am beyond thrilled for you and am just soaking up all of your beaming faces. I love how God cares enough to orchestrate even the little details. Daniel is THE perfect name for your family, just as this little boy is. And I’m beyond thrilled that “Baby Africa” made it to your door just in time for the big news. Congrats to your sister too! Now all of this begs the question “how long does the rest of the process take?” When is he likely to be sleeping in his very own bed, safe in the embrace of his forever family? I will be praying daily for sweet Daniel and your beautiful family.
Congratulations on your son! It’s been inspiring to follow your adoption story. Thanks for sharing your journey and your heart!
Congratulations!! So excited for you guys! Can’t wait to follow along as you meet your sweet son and welcome him into his forever family…
Praise the Lord! So happy and excited for you!! And your family is beautiful!
what an awesome story!!!! and GREAT pictures!!!!!
Just chiming in here with my HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! I read your blog every day & have been hoping and praying along with you for your sweet boy to come home to you, can’t wait to “meet” him
Blessings!!
Congratulations!!!! What a blessing. Can’t wait to see that beautiful face.
I have been waiting for this post!!! Ben and I are SO excited for you!! Can’t wait to see sweet Daniel’s face!!!
SOOOO excited!
Jenn and sweet family – I am SO THRILLED for all of you! I am so touched by all of God’s tender mercies in your adoption process, right down to Daniel’s name. What a special baby this must be to come to a family like yours. I feel humbled to have played a teeny-tiny part in this baby’s new life – thank you so much for letting me do that little part and for the opportunity to get a glimpse into your miracle. Best best wished on the path ahead!!
YEAH!!
So incredibly happy for you!
SO super excited for you guys! LOVE the name Daniel!!!! and congratulations to your sister too!!! AMAZING!
What an amazing family you are to be so excited, so loving and so excepting of what God has planned for you. So unselfishly and with such gratitude! I admire you! I am excited for you! And he is one lucky little man, just as you are one lucky family! What a beautiful amazing thing you are doing! YEAH for you!!!!!!
Wow!!! Congratulations what an amazing story!
Oh, Jenn!!! That is just wonderful news!! I am so excited for you guys!
Oh congratulations to all of you! All of the photos are beautiful, but that last one…with the kids running around in pure childhood joy completely unaware of the moment you and your husband are having…so precious and priceless.
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