We are bringing home the baby! (Not the bacon...a BABY!)

Well, it's a done deal. Birthparents signed the paperwork and we are on our way to bringing home our new son. It looks like he will be home with us this Friday! We spent this past weekend cleaning and prepping the house for his arrival. I also went shopping and spent way too much money on him and Jake. There is a lot to consider when bringing home the second. Like, do I have enough gifts to give Jake when the baby is getting gifts? Do I have a gift from the baby to give to Jake? I need a gift for Jake to give to the baby. What else can I have for Jake's new room since the baby is moving into his? 12 shopping bags later...my wheels are spinning to say the least. The good news is we have everything ready for his arrival. Everything except the formula because I don't know what he is eating just yet. Mary is finding out for us.
It was so fun washing all of Jake's baby clothes and folding them again. I forgot how many cute things he had! I am really happy they will get to be worn again.
So this Friday we will meet the newest Hanson family member...hear his cry, see his smile (because he is at the age where he can smile - I can't believe I missed his first smile), hear his voice, smell his blonde hair, and kiss his forehead. I believe an angel was behind his arrival. He was born one week after my Uncle Carl passed away and I found out today that his birth father's first name is Carl. So thank you Uncle!! There have been a few angels working behind the scenes for years helping grow our family. I thank all of them from the bottom of my heart...David, Michele, Olivia, Uncle - THANK YOU. Our family is complete.
Welcome to the family Cole David Hanson!