~ Black and White Wednesday ~

Knowing Rachel is loved and being cared for in China is more precious to me than anything.

It seems like we have waited forever to bring her home and in just a few short weeks, she

will be in Kerry's arms. I would give anything to be able to go to China, however we just can't

swing it and someone needs to stay home with the kids. I have forever with Rachel, I can

wait an extra two weeks until Kerry brings her home. I know he will do amazing!!

Official Updates ~

We received several pictures taken of Rachel just yesterday. She is getting so big. Hard to believe we will hold her in a couple of weeks. It's been a long and trying year of paper chasing, with one issue after another, but you know what? God had it all worked out and we are within weeks of going to get our baby girl!!

~ My New Best Friends ~

All five kids have been sick for the past week. It's not a nice quiet I don't feel good sick, this is an all out running to the bathroom, having a bucket very near sick. I have spent the last week on my hands and knees scrubbing carpets and throwing out pillows that were beyond rescue.

Here's to a new week and hopefully no more sick ones soon...

~Thankful Thursday ~

Today I am thankful for the family in China right now that visited Rachel's orphanage and gave her a hug from us!!

Hang on baby girl, it won't be long now.

Less than a week....

For your chance at a very beautiful Red Threads creation!! Robin is auctioning off a gorgeous outfit ensemble (Skirt, top, bracelet and hair bow!!) to the highest bidder and all proceeds go towards our adoption...

If you haven't been over to her site, check it out. She has the most amazing skills!! Much better than I ever hope to have.

~ Black and White Wednesday ~

Silence is so accurate
Mark Rothk



Gracie J is my little drama girl. She has the most expressive eyes and she can say a thousound words without opening her mouth.

Longing for the lazy days of summer.....

Hannah's flower picture for her drawings. She is into water colors now.

The girls idea of keeping their hair out of their faces for pictures.

So are we there yet?? How many more days until school is out and we can relax and just have fun?? This year has been tough, so much going on.

Tomorrow I register Hope for kindergarten. I am anxious, no lie. I know she will do well, but will I? It's always so hard to think about one of your babies getting on the bus for the first time.