Fun Night with The Girls!!!

We took Hannah and my two nieces to the Hannah Montana concert this past Friday night. They had a blast!!! I wanted to share pictures of their fun night. It looks like they have make up on but it's just glitter. I think I may have gotten a little carried away with it. I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. We feel very blessed to have these kiddos in our lives. They definitely can brighten your day.

Things that make you smile…………….

Last night I went shopping for Hannah’s Christmas dress. On my way home I got the biggest smile on my face. I was thinking in a couple of years-I will also be shopping for my little man’s Christmas outfit. It just made my heart feel so full with love. Today is also our 3rd Anniversary. That is another great reason to smile!!!

Six months today!!!!!!!!!!

Today we have officially been on the list 6 months. It's a great feeling to know we have come this far.

Here are a few pictures from our vacation. The weather was so beautiful and we had a great time.

We painted these piggy banks for Hannah & John

John's First Hat!!!

Almost Vacation Time!!!

Eddie and I will be leaving October 13th for our vacation. For the first time ever, we are leaving the Country. We are going to Cancun for a whole week!!! We are both very excited and cannot wait to get on that plane. We plan to enjoy ourselves and just relax. November 7th will be our 3rd Anniversary, so we are celebrating a little early. I hope I can make it a whole week with out checking blogs and not knowing what’s going on.

I received an email this morning and the subject was Handy Little Chart. The chart said you say-God says and gave a Bible verse. I have seen it a couple of times but today this one verse made me stop and think. I worry about everything and I always have. It’s just how I am and I always will be this way. Last night Anderson Cooper was doing a special on Guatemalan Adoptions. I know this is not Vietnam but like I said Im a freak. The government was putting adoptions on hold. They are investigating agency’s that may be doing things illegally. I just pray that CHI continues to get referrals and that all agencies are going thru proper procedures for Vietnam adoptions. Now when I get worried I can refer back to my chart and read this Bible verse.

You say: “I’m always worried”
God says: Cast your cares on ME
Bible verse: 1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Faith-

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1

Sometimes I may get a little down because of the adoption taking so long. I mean- I want to be a Mommy now! I have his room all ready and now it has to sit empty for possibly 2 years. I guess that’s our fault because we rushed to get it done. But it’s so exciting to get everything ready. The past few days I have been down and out because of the wait time being extended. My husband keeps reminding me to keep my faith. It’s so hard to do at times. Then I have my friend Renee who also reminded me keeping her faith is what brought her family together. She is now blessed with Daniel and feels that he was chosen for their family. I do have so many things to look forward to. Soon we will have another family member added to our home. Hannah will have a little brother and Eddie and I will have a son. That is something to look forward to. So I choose to keep my faith and know that God has already chosen our little man for our family.

Another great thing is our agency received 5 referrals this past week. That is great news! With each referral we are one step closer and more families are being brought together.

What a sweet face!!!

Daniel--Renee & Kyle's Son

The Wedding

My Family

Mom & Dad

This weekend my brother got married. The wedding was beautiful and the weather was great. Here our a few pictures from the wedding. The girls did an amazing job in the wedding. Not much is happening with the adoption. Our wait time may be extended to 18-24 months. All we can do is pray and keep faith that all things will happen in God’s timing. It’s hard at times but Eddie keeps reminding me to keep my faith strong. Without faith we have nothing. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Labor Day Weekend!!!

This past weekend we took the girls on a little trip to Chattanooga, TN. We went to Ruby Falls, Rock City and to the IMax Theater. I remember going to Ruby Falls and Rock City as a child but it was more enjoyable i think as an adult.

Last Thursday night we went to visit our friends Renee and Kyle. They came back this summer with their son Daniel from Vietnam. Daniel just turned 2 on August 20th. He is such a sweet child and very bright. It was good to finally get to meet this little fellow. Renee and Kyle showed us pictures from their time in Vietnam and gave us some great tips. Check out their blog to see pictures of their family.

http://kr-adoption.blogspot.com/