We started trying to have children in May 2002. After pursuing fertility treatments, domestic, and international adoption, our daughter Nadia Renee was born on 6-24-08 (at 36w4d). IVF #2 resulted in Ian Alexander, who was born on 12-12-09 (at 34w3d). Oliver Elliot (IVF #3) was born on 8-7-12 (at 31w6d)! Three other pregnancies (in 2005, 2007, and 2013) ended in miscarriage. Our family is complete! We are so thankful for our three miracles!
This morning Paul's parents arrived at our house bright and early (bless their hearts!) to babysit Oliver so I could take Nadia and Ian to see Theatreworks' presentation of Charlotte's Web at Penn State. When I was a teacher in Maryland, I had taken students to see other Theatreworks' productions, so I knew they were very well done. We were not disappointed! The auditorium they used for this production was right across from the Chemistry Building where Paul had an office for 4.5 years. Ian had second doubts about attending the play because he thought Oliver had the better end of the deal since he was with his grandparents, but the kids were totally captivated by the play and were laughing at many different moments. There were 2 women and 3 men who put on the play. Everyone (except for the woman who played Charlotte) played more than one role and had to do many costume changes. There were 17 school districts present. Ian and Nadia got to play with Grandma and Pop Pop when we got back during Oliver's nap. I didn't take my camera this morning. These pictures are from yesterday. I love dressing my kids up for church on Sundays, and I'm so glad that Ian and Nadia still enjoy getting dressed up (Oliver hasn't voiced an opinion one way or the other yet. I bought Ian's 4 piece suit on Friday at a consignment shop for $4 (I only wish it had a tie). I am so glad there are very affordable ways to buy my kids their clothes!
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