My hands are shaking...just got the call! The hearing happened and Alexis is now officially a Cole! I'll write more later, but here is our first family picture...
Congratulations! I hope I can meet her in person this summer.
Posted by: ross | June 22, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Congratulations--we're thrilled for you!
Linda & Al
Posted by: Linda | June 22, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Yea, yea, yea!! Congratulations you guys! Your family is so beautiful!
Posted by: Kelly | June 22, 2009 at 05:20 PM
Great News, So Happy For You!!
Posted by: Stephen Fabarez | June 22, 2009 at 05:24 PM
I love the picture!!! What a beautiful family! Congratulations to all of you!
Posted by: Tonya | June 22, 2009 at 05:28 PM
WhoooHooo! I am so happy to officially be an aunt again. Alexis is a welcomed blessing and such an answer to prayer.
Posted by: Allison | June 22, 2009 at 05:45 PM
so happy for you guys!
Posted by: Krysta | June 22, 2009 at 06:04 PM
I'm a bit of a stalker on your blog :) (I'm Krysta's sister in law) but now I HAVE to comment after this good news! We've been praying! Congratulations!! You have an adorable family!
Jenni
Posted by: Jenni Atkins | June 22, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Congratulations!! Thanks for posting the update and the great picture of your family.
Posted by: annette | June 22, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Woohoo!!! Congratulations - it is so exciting to see God knit your family together. See you Wednesday with your 2 beautiful daughters!!!
Posted by: Sarah | June 22, 2009 at 06:50 PM
praise the Lord! so glad to hear the great news. :) very excited for you three! (well, four i suppose)
Posted by: kristin | June 22, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Congrats! I know I don't write on here often, but I have been following your story and we are so excited for you!
Posted by: Amanda Nowak | June 22, 2009 at 07:50 PM
I am soooooooo happy for you guys...so, did you use the big "S" word yet???? Can't wait to hear how Sasha reacts!
God. Is. Amazing!
Posted by: Becky | June 22, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Congratulations from Lynn and me!! We are very happy for you. It will be fun to see you grow as a family over the years.
Posted by: Ron Sandquist | June 22, 2009 at 08:45 PM
Again we say YAAAAAAY! :) We love you Alexis! Welcome to the family! Congrats Mom, Dad and Sister Sasha! Sooooooo excited!!!!!!! Can you tell from all the exclamation marks?!!?! :) Love you all.
Posted by: Uncle Joel and Aunt Lora | June 22, 2009 at 09:41 PM
Congratulations -- we're so very happy for you!
Posted by: Wendy | June 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM
What a JOY!
Christie & Dennis
Posted by: Christie | June 22, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Congratulations, we're so happy for you. You have been in our prayers. What a beautiful family.
love tom and karen
Posted by: poodlecafe | June 22, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Congratulations to all of you! Isn't she lucky to join such an awesome family. God is good! Can't wait to meet her next summer.
Posted by: Tonia Beehler & family | June 23, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Sorry, guys, didn't have access to a computer yesterday... I am thrilled for your family! And so happy that God has blessed you again with Alexis.
Posted by: Kimberly | June 23, 2009 at 12:46 PM
YAY!!!! Congrats! Hugs to everyone!
Posted by: Hazel | June 23, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Heidi and Nate - Congrats! You have a beautiful family!
Posted by: Jenna Marfori Lang | June 23, 2009 at 01:14 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, Coles! See you in MN!
Posted by: Allison Kleinsasser | June 23, 2009 at 01:19 PM
This is such great news! I have been thinking about you all and praying for you often. What a blessing! I look forward to all the blog posts to come:)
Posted by: Amanda | June 23, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Congratulations! I am so happy to hear your great news! Your first official family picture is too cute, your girls are adorable.
Congrats again,
Lori
Posted by: Lori | June 23, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Yippee! I have been traveling and didn't know the update, but have been thinking of and praying for you guys. Congrats!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Amber | June 23, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Hi, this is Kim's sister, Kristen. Kim shared the good news with me. Just wanted to say congratulations to you and your family! It's wonderful news!
Posted by: Kristen | June 24, 2009 at 01:55 PM