Slam!

Did you hear that?  It was the sound of a slamming door...just as requested.

We have had definite progress in the last week or so going over the list of potential matches.  Although we don't have any one group we can say "Yes, we think they are the ones!" we can at least say that there have been a few doors that were undoubtedly closed. 
As we are given more information about the children we carefully review it, as does our caseworker.  We then determine if they still are a good match to pursue or if they just aren't the best fit for us.  As we have some groups off of the list, some more have come on the list.
We are in the definite "Matching Phase" of the adoption so please continue to keep us in your prayers.  We're still hoping and praying that we just may be matched by Christmas.  We'll see!  In the meantime, I've included the updated list of children for you to look over and pray over.  They are:

Wesley (m) and Elisha (f)
Juwon (m) and Tyrek (m)
Dior (m) and Dayvon (m)
Summer (f) and Jacob (m)
Donovan (m) and Devin (m)
Arrien (m) and Quentin (m)
Donald (m) and Dionte (m)
Two young brothers from PA (we don't know their names yet)
Another group of young brothers from PA

We're sorry we don't have anything too exciting yet to share.  When we do, believe me, you will surely know it.  Jordan and I are getting itchy for our family.  We keep talking about cleaning out the extra bedrooms and closets to get ready (yes, Mom, more stuff to store at your house!) but we don't even know how to start since we're not sure what age or gender we'll have!  That surely throws my mostly Type A personality for a loop - I love to be prepared...actually, I like to be over-prepared (Ask Jordan about the 7 P's next time you see him). 
It is tough not to be able to purchase or prepare anything yet.  Once we find out who our match is the retail world better watch out - The Ames will be on a shopping rampage for everything kids:  beds and mattresses, clothing, shoes, books, toys, movies, outdoor toys, desks, arts and crafts, kid-friendly dishes...we have NOTHING!!!  For once Jordan won't be able to say "Do you really need to buy that?" :)  I joke about needing to spend a week in an elementary school with my friends Annie and Amanda so that I know what is "cool" these days.  We surely don't want to be the dorky parents on the block.  Of course, if we had our druthers, our children would be in turtlenecks and polos with their shirts tucked into their jeans with belts - haha!  It's a good thing their Aunt Kayla is trendy!
Well enough of this for now.  Jordan and I are soon ready to have our weekly NCIS date.  We might as well enjoy them in the quiet while we can - although, we sure could use a little noise around this place!