Steel Going Strong

The traditional 11th anniversary gift is steel.  I think this particular material is symbolic this year, as it will take a whole lotta toughness to walk a second adoption journey. 
 

That handsome man above drives me crazy, yet still makes me feel all tingly inside.  Yeah, that's not normal Emily talk right there, but it's true.

This morning I FINALLY submitted our state application and most of the supporting documents.  YAY!  Now if I could just find those darn SS cards...