RYAN IS COMING HOME!!

FINALLY we got our Embassy date. We will be leaving for Guatemala on August 31st, our Embassy date is September 2nd and we will bring Ryan home forever on September 4th.

We can't believe our journey to bring Ryan home is almost over. Now a new journey begins with two beautiful boys to love.

We will post pictures when we get back.

Love to all,

Amy and Rick

Good News Times 2 - August 12, 2008

Hi all. Some of you already know this. But for those who don't: Rick and I recently returned from Ohio with a sweet newborn baby boy. Meet Alex Richard Martin.

We were matched with a birth mother a few months back but were reluctant to say anything until things were official. Alex was born on July 21st at 5:32pm. He was 8 lbs 8 ounces and 20 inches long.

We are very blessed to have Alex join our family.

Now, onto Ryan news, we are in the process of getting the second DNA test done. We anticipate getting our Embassy date within the next three weeks. So...Ryan will have a little brother to come home to. As soon as we hear any news on traveling we will share it right here.

Love to all,

Amy and Rick