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I used to listen to this song "From God's Arms to My Arms to Yours" in High School alot and it always was very touching to me. Now I know why this song touched my heart so many years ago as I have adopted two beautiful boys.

Introducing Isaac Hunter Ala!

The papers are all signed and it's official! Please welcome Isaac Hunter Ala!! He was born Thursday December 2nd 2010 at 7:22pm. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 21 in. Of course I am biased but he is sooooo cute and sweet. :)

This adoption experience was so amazing and so smooth. Until you've been a party in adoption it is hard to understand how truly remarkable adoption is. Bekah will always hold such a special place in my heart for placing her baby in my arms. It is one of the most unselfish acts to witness next to the Savior's sacrifice.

We were so lucky to be in the delivery room and see his birth! I got to even cut the umbilical cord. Seeing and hearing his first breath was so cherished. His spirit is strong and I felt connected to him immediately.

After Isaac's birth we drove back to Dallas and came back Friday afternoon with Ryder. Bekah was so sweet to let us stay in her room all day Friday and Saturday. Owen and Ryder spent the night at Bekah's sister's house Friday night and I stayed overnight in the hospital with Bekah. It was a great time to get alone time with her and to talk. I love her the same as my little sisters and want the absolute best for her.

Bekah has 4 sisters, like me. They and her parents were all there for the entire experience and they were so fun, funny, and thoughtful of this experience. It gives me so much peace knowing she has so much support and such a wonderful family.

Arrived in Dallas

We left Albuquerque last night (Wednesday) and stayed over night in a "ho and tell" according to Ryder. He was very excited to stay in the hotel! He got all dressed all by himself in his swim trunks this morning but the pool didn't open till later. So...next time Ryder. :) We then had a nice breakfast and drove 7 hours on a pretty boring and straight highway...and I mean flat and straight! We took some breaks and it really went faster than I thought it would. Scooby Doo definitely helped.

We are now at my cousins house in Dallas and Bekah is now in the hospital in Austin for "softening". They are planning on inducing her in the morning. Owen and I will leave for Austin early tomorrow morning and if all goes well this little boy will be born tomorrow! We are excited to see Bekah again and to meet this baby boy. Our plan is to be there for the delivery, stay for awhile, and then drive back to Austin for the evening so that Bekah can spend some alone time with the baby. Then we will return the next day and stay in a hotel in Austin until the placement.

Ryder is having a blast with my cousins boys. It is so nice to know he will be in good hands tomorrow while we are in Austin.

The thought of holding another baby in my arms is undescribable. I get tears in my eyes thinking about it and I am overwhelmed with grattitude. I know that if he belongs in our family Heavenly Father will make sure it happens. I have complete faith in His plan.