It's Daddies. Plural.: We have a Christmas Baby!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

We have a Christmas Baby!

Chris and I decided to sleep in today and around 10:30 Chris reached for his iPhone to find a message from our birth mom. "Merry Christmas. She's here. She's beautiful and healthy." We jumped out of bed to learn that our little "Kensington Grace" is 6lbs, 6oz... and now we're running out the door! I'll update this later tonight once we get to the hotel.

11 comments:

Unknown said...: Oh congrats! How amazing, I'm happy and jealous at the same time. We'll be thinking about you!; December 25, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Anonymous said...: I am SO happy for you both! I love you and know you are going to be fantastic parents. Can't wait to meet her!!!! GREAT NAME :); December 25, 2008 at 11:38 AM
C.I.W. said...: How exciting! My prayers are going out to your new family! Congrats!

Casey; December 25, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Anonymous said...: I love the name...even though you didn't name her after me! :) I can't wait to see her! She is going to be sooo spoiled, I will personally see to it since you've both been so good at that with mine! They are thrilled by the way and my whole family says that can't think of two people who deserve to be parents more than you! We love you and little Kennsington Grace, tell her I will always have gum...
Love, Auntie Kim; December 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Hey Uncles!! I'm so excited for you both! We excited for you and we can't wait to see her!!!!
You two be safe and keep in touch.
Merry Christmas!!

Roni, Jordan...and of course Mom and Dad =); December 25, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Daddy Times Two said...: Congratulations!! What a wonderful Christmas present. Keep us updated on all the events that follow. Oh... we love the name.

Brandon and Jose
(Daddy times Two); December 25, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Becky said...: Oh my gosh!! Congratulations you two! I am so excited, and I LOVE the name! Beautiful! Can't wait to see pictures :)
Talk about your Christmas gifts!!! WOW; December 25, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Anonymous said...: We are both so happy for you guys.
I can't wait to hold her in my arms.Wish you all the happiness in the world.
Love Mom & Dad; December 25, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Congratulations! :)
and Merry Christmas.; December 26, 2008 at 1:56 PM
john said...: wow, what a christmas for you guys, congrats..enjoy. Your lives will change more then you could possible know.; December 26, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Not Important said...: Congratulations! You two, oops... three are going to be great!; December 30, 2008 at 8:38 AM

timeline...

01/05/2010 - Sixth tooth appears.
01/04/2010 - Another set of vaccinations.
01/04/2010 - Fifth tooth appears.
01/04/2010 - Kensi 'visits' Toddler One class.
12/27/2009 - Kensi's fourth tooth pops out.
12/27/2009 - Kensi takes FOUR steps and a leap.
12/26/2007 - Kensi's third tooth comes in.
12/25/2009 - Happy Birthday Baby Girl!
12/20/2009 - Birthday hoedown in Texas.
12/12/2009 - Kensi goes back to Texas.
12/06/2009 - Birthday party at home.
12/05/2009 - Birthday party with bio-family.
11/25/2009 - Takes her first steps.
11/14/2009 - Stands on her own.
09/18/2009 - Takes her first plane ride.
08/23/2009 - Plays peek-a-boo on her own.
08/22/2009 - Claps in excitement.
08/14/2009 - Adoption Finalized.
08/04/2008 - Second tooth comes in.
07/25/2009 - Started "Stage 2" foods.
07/21/2009 - First tooth finally popped out.
07/13/2009 - Kensington sat up on her own.
07/11/2009 - Kensington surprises Fazha in Rhode Island.
06/20/2009 - Fathers' Day weekend - Kensi crawls!
06/17/2009 - More vaccinations.
04/26/2007 - Last post-adoption homestudy agency meeting.
05/15/2009 - Kensington attends her first Relay For Life event.
04/25/2009 - Second Vaccination shots.
04/19/2009 - Kensington rolls completely over and back again.
04/01/2009 - Kensington rolls on her side.
04/01/2009 - Kensington starts school.
03/02/2009 - Kensington's first vaccination shots.
01/25/2009 - First post-adoption homestudy agency meeting.
01/22/2009 - Kensington's second doctors appointment.
01/20/2009 - Kensington watched in awe as President Barack Obama was sworn in.
01/07/2009 - Kensington's first doctors appointment.
01/06/2009 - Kensington allowed in Pennsylvania.
12/29/2008 - Kensington is releasable from New York state.
12/27/2008 - Kensington is released from the hospital.
12/26/2008 - Sign custody papers.
12/25/2008 - Kensington Grace arrives.
12/12/2008 - Meeting #4 with birth parents.
12/02/2008 - Saw first sonogram picture. adorable.
12/02/2008 - Meeting #3 with birth parents
11/25/2008 - Painted Nursery.
11/19/2008 - Meeting #2 with birth parents.
11/13/2008 - WE HAVE A MATCH!!! It's a girl! Due December 23rd.
11/10/2008 - Meeting #1 with birth parents.
11/09/2008 - Agency holiday party in Albany.
11/07/2008 - Call from agency. Possible match.
10/22/2008 - Received 1st portfolio postcard.
09/06/2008 - Received infant CPR certification.
08/18/2008 - Became "Active" with adoption agency.
08/13/2008 - Home Study Agency updated paperwork. Certified and sent to Adoption Agency.
08/08/2008 - Got Married in California
08/06/2008 - Obtained Marriage License.
07/12/2008 - Sent "Active" payment to Adoption Agency.
07/10/2008 - Received approval from Homestudy Agency, but had to send paperwork back due to typo's :(
07/07/2008 - Portfolio is finalized.
06/19/2008 - Decided to get married.
05/20/2008 - Completed 3 of 3 of our Homestudy sessions.
05/07/2008 - Get fingerprinted and applied for State clearances.
05/04/2008 - Completed 2 of 3 of our Homestudy sessions.
04/17/2008 - TB test come back negative.
04/17/2008 - HIV test come back negative.
04/14/2008 - Chris's physical & bloodwork.
04/11/2008 - Paul's physical & bloodwork.
04/08/2008 - Agency approves pictures and text for profile.
04/04/2008 - Contracted with a portfolio designer.
04/03/2008 - Agency approves text for portfolio.
03/21/2008 - Got affidavits notarized.
03/17/2008 - Employment and Benefits verifications arrive.
03/01/2008 - Completed 1 of 3 of our Homestudy sessions.
02/22/2008 - Scheduled first Homestudy review session.
02/18/2008 - Ordered our portfolio postcards.
02/14/2008 - Happy Velentines Day. Homestudy contract signed and check is in the mail.
02/09/2008 - Homestudy Agency contracts arrive in mail.
02/06/2008 - Contracted with PA Homestudy Agency. Initial paperwork is on its way.
01/31/2008 - Called a recommended Homestudy Agency. Waiting for local referral.
01/30/2008 - Signed the papers to start our adoption process

statistics on gay adoption...

name bank...

The following is being used as a 'place holder' of names that we have come across that have caught our attention. Some are creative, while others are out there with Gwenyth's 'Apple'. I feel like I need to place a disclaimer for some of you (and you know who you are) saying that just because the names are listed here, doesn't mean these are names we are serious about. Instead of collecting these from you all in emails, napkins, post-it notes, bill envelopes, etc., I've decided this was the best place for it... I mean, this is a baby blog, right?

Boy –
Harrington, Bowen, Rodham, Tucker, Baxton / Baxter, Leavy, Bose, Denton, Conard, Dane, Grayson, Dole, Patterson, Urban, Cord, Kornel / Cornell, Bogdan, Tarbor, Brion, Archer, Stone, Leadger , Wyler, Tate, Kaid / Kade, Tristan, Tade / Taid, Finch, Gavin, Scout, Slate, Admiral, Belton, Harden, Knox, Houston, Jennings, Dallas, Weston, Beck, Preston, Kane, Cane, Klein, Austin, Coquille, Stanton, Staughton, Braxton, Trooper, Ammes (Aames), Thijs, Logan, Chase, Cole, Colton, Xavier, Gage, Kelvin, Miles, Clinton, Jarrett, Tucker, Keller, Geller, Tanner, Pryor, Austen, Brice, Princeton, Slate, Coit, Reed, Layton, Clayton, Cayden, Trac, Bale, Beck, Herring, Colby, Colt, Preston, Chase, Garrett, Tristen, Denson, Blaine, Corbin, Kelso, Riley, Bryant, Damon, Jude, Ranger, Piven, Hayes, Dayton, Paxton, Bauer, Ansley, Rodeo, Hurley, Creed, Cooper, Sawyer, Kolton, Jensne, Jetson

Girl –
Windsor, Haslie (or Hassley), Avery, Ryder, Campbell, Proper, Rhome/Rohm, Alesky, Basil, Kepler, Ascher, Kale, Mecca, Berkley, Versa, Koy, Kelby, Keegan, Kayden, Callister, London, Ames, Vienna, Lauer, Rori, Baylor. Aurum, Mercer, Ansley / Ainsley, Derring, Propser, Gavyn, Kaylor, Ireland, Aubry, Kail, Parson, Sloane, Delaney, Tenor, Beech, Lennox, Gray, Cadet, Brighton, Stockton, Trooper, Laudrie, Epic, Justine-Parker, Aryn, Rylei,