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I am such a stiff and I swear I didn't even know I was stiffen anyone.... I thought I posted something 2 weeks ago. So here is what has happened in the past month short and sweet. 

First, we have come to a decision with our surrogacy process, with me talking to quite a few people about our decision and their thoughts. We have decided to wait with our one little embryo and go the adoption route first. This was hard for me at the beginning because I have always wanted a baby that came from both Steve and I. So, right now we are trying to find the perfect house in order to get our home study done and to begin our adoption profile. After we settle into our future home, we are going to spread the word that we are hoping to adopt.

I had a doctor's visit and everything is looking good. It is so nice that my doctor's from Salt Lake come up to Boise to see the transplant patient and it was great seeing a familiar face Dr. Rami. I have kind of been missing everyone down in Salt Lake that I usually see everytime I have an appointment. My next visit is in 2 months to get my allomap checked and get an echo.

This past weekend we went up to St. George to see Steve's family and to go through the temple for his sister, get sealed to her husband and little Boggs. It was such an amazing weekend and oh so fun to see everyone and kind of crazy too, but I like craziness. We hardly ever get everyone all together because we all live across the US.

My cousin left for his mission yesterday. He is going to be at the Missionary Training Center until the 26th and then he is off to Ghana in West Africa. His last name is Black and his skin color is the complete opposite hehe...so since he got his call we all told him to show everyone in Ghana the new black. He is going to do great, one of the kindest kids I know. Go get it done Elder Black!!




Cruising around downtown Boise


The Irvin Clan 💛








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