Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Boy clothes!

On March 4th, we got the phone call from Cindy that changed our lives forever... 
We had been chosen by a birthmom due in March with a baby boy!

Within less than one month prior to that call, we had lost two babies- Sarah and another girl that I never blogged about. So, for obvious reasons, we were hesitant to get excited. 

And yet, I just couldn't help but be. 

Rusty and I were on our way out of town that afternoon for a long weekend with friends in Scottsdale, Arizona. We weren't sure then, but know now that it was to be our "babymoon", our last childless vacation!

While we were there, my mind was reeling with all that we needed to do to change from girl mode to boy.  Though we had tried to stick to gender neutral, I had pretty much failed and had a closet full of pink, a drawer full of bows and lots of flowered accessories. So, I was ready to start the switch ASAP. 

Rusty was more hesitant, but he loves me :) and knows me well enough to know that I wasn't going to rest until I had something "boy" in my hands, so we went to the mall in Scottsdale. I bought the most precious little vest and slacks that I had ever seen!

 

My heart felt full as we walked out of the store with boy clothes in hand. Somehow it just made it feel more real. This is the picture that I took of the outfit as we rode in the cab back to our hotel. I was full of hope and prayer that one day soon, we would have a little boy wearing that suit.

And (though the pants are still too big) Ben was finally able to wear the vest to church a few weeks ago. It brought tears to my eyes to see my symbol of hope fulfilled! 


And he looked pretty stinkin' handsome in it too, if you ask me!

5 comments:

  1. He is SO HANDSOME!!! Every time I read your posts I get goosebumps. So happy for your family!

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  2. Oh my goodness! That has to be the cutest thing I have seen in a long time.

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  3. That is darling!!! Miss you guys!

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  4. I love Ben's clothes! I also love "babymoon". He's adorable, JW.

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  5. Ok, I'm crying! This whole thing is soooo awesome. He is incredibly adorable and is clearly so loved. I cannot believe how big he is getting! We miss you guys and wish you the best. Congratulations on your retirement, J! Hugs & Kisses to little Woolley! Love, The Suarez Family.

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