Everly had lots of fun and I pretty much spent my whole Christmas break from school making decorations and stuff for the party. I made her bow & her skirt to match a shirt I had made by https://www.facebook.com/shopthelionandtheunicorn . I just asked if she had anything in Lalaloopsy & she was able to find this cute pattern & even added Ever's name.
I was lucky enough to find just a few party supplies that were Lalaloopsy! Everything else I pretty much pieced together and made. It was totally worth it for her very first Birthday party. We have recently been in contact with a member of the girls' bio family and it was confirmed she never had a party. I really hope she remembers this party & how much we love her!
That brings up that last part I slipped right in. Yes, we have been in contact with a member of their bio family. Just saying that makes my heart skip a beat. We have been so careful to keep their new lives anonymous from them and to make sure their bio family wasn't able to "trace" them back. I made the decision to contact a family member that had advocated for the girls, but ultimately decided they were unable to keep them. I used an anonymous email address & we have exchanged photos. I haven't told them the girls' new names, or even my name. I did ask them to please not share anything we tell or give them with anyone else, as the girls' safety is our first priority and they agreed. They haven't been in contact with the girl's bio parents in awhile and have distanced themselves from the sickness that troubles them. The only thing we asked in return was for them to let us know if they had another child come into custody. Well, no sooner did I ask that than they emailed me to tell me they had recently found out the girl's bio mother was pregnant again. She told them the baby didn't make it, but I have my doubts. They said since then their mom has disappeared and hasn't been in contact with them. This isn't a good sign, to me it indicates she is trying to hide the fact that she is pregnant because she wants to keep the baby. She is still using drugs and the baby will test positive when born, and will immediately be brought into custody. I just pray she isn't pregnant, and she doesn't bring another child into this world that she can't take care of. No child deserves to be born into illness and chaos. All we can do at this point is think of whether or not we would be willing to take the baby if it turns out she is pregnant. And, to be honest at this point as much as it saddens me to say, I don't think we could do it. I guess we will wait and see, only time will tell!
