Kadrie,

I am doing this blog for you. I want you to have a blog that is like a scrapbook of your life. Right now you are four, so I am starting this late. I am going to be doing a lot of catch up:). These pictures are from the day we met you in the hospital. I remember that day so clearly. We had received a call from Carol Lindly that morning asking if we were interested in adding another child to our family. I, of course, said yes. I had to send a letter and pictures to Carol and then four hours later she called and said that your birthmother, Merika, had chosen us to be your parents. We were so excited. We couldn't get to Jackson Hole fast enought. We were able to meet Merika and her mother. She placed you in my arms. Merika, your birthmom, is such a wonderful woman who made such a selfless decision. She loved you so much and she wanted you to have everything life could offer. She knew that at that point in her life she couldn't give that to you and so she made an adoption plan for you. We are so grateful that she did. We love you so much and I could never imagine my life without you. You bring me joy everyday. I know that Merika does think about you everyday and still loves you with all her heart. Kadrie, I am so glad you are my daughter:)