Psalms 126:3

"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy!"


We've Been Waiting:

Making our Way to Miah:

We are very close to receiving out TA (Travel Approval) WHOOP, WHOOP!

April 23: All Hague adoption paperwork is complete. US Consulate will issue our Article 5 to China (CCCWA) within 10 days.


Happy Referral Day: February 21, 2013
(we waited 1 year, 6 months, 20 days, 6 hours, 13 minutes

LID - March 26, 2012

DTC (dossier to China): March 9, 2012

USCIS Approval: February 13, 2012

USCIS Fingerprinting visit: February 7, 2012

Dossier completed: January 2012

Chinese Consulate mailing: December 2011

Paper-chase began: August 1, 2011

Talk to our Agency: July 2011

Decision to begin the journey: Father's Day 2011

Monday, June 29, 2009

PAPA & NANA ARE COMING - 4 more days!!!


While I've been waiting for Papa & Nana Judd to come, here's what
I've been up to...


I love to play in the bird bath every time I go outside

On to my next adventure...

What is this......a doggie with horns?
I'm keeping my eye on that other one!


Isn't this a cute little doggie.....kind of looks like my dog, Maddy

My first time feeding the doggie

I crack my Mama up all the time


Sunday, June 21, 2009

First Daddy's Day

Darryl, Happy 1st Father's Day

I am so happy to see you with your daughter. She adores you and I know why.....you are funny, strong and have a gentle soul! I believe that Liliah is going to flourish with you as her daddy.

Daddy's always have good snacks to share


A Trip Down Memory Lane......
A stroll on Shamian Island

Hanging out in "The People's Park in Guangzhou, China

Lounging in our hotel room in China

A winter evening in a local park in Nanning, Guangxi

Daddy's teach you to reach for the stars

How sweet is this with her hand on you!

@ local Botanical Garden

Daddy's lead you down the right path........

Friday, June 12, 2009

Happy 5 months together Liliah
WE LOVE YOU!

I went in to get you up this morning and here is how I found you! I ran downstairs to get the camera to capture you in the land of sweet dreams. You are not an early riser and LOVE to sleep in. You ALWAYS wake up happy and give us such sweet smiles




You are 21 months old here and are already raiding my closet!
(turn off music above to hear video)

Sunday, June 7, 2009

JUNE FUN

First time @ the lake sporting my new life vest @ 21 months old.
We bought this zodiac type boat with an electric motor last year that I affectionately named, Rubber Ducky. Darryl even made a little song for it (it's a family secret). It is so amazing as last year we talked about our daughter....dreamed of when we would find out who she was....when we'd go to China....and how much fun we'd have with her in the boat. God is so good and now I understand the verse that says, Oh taste and see that the Lord is good.


Yeah, my first boat ride

Darlin's how much longer will it be?

Is this the famous Rubber Ducky that Dad & Mom have been telling me about?



"Sitting on the dock of the bay"......waiting to launch Rubber Ducky HMS. Liliah was very cautious about this new adventure and wanted to stay close to her mama. I know, it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it :D

The captain of Rubber Ducky, HMS (her majesties' service)

I held out the camera in front of us and did pretty good getting all of us as we headed out....

Beautiful viewing from the boat



Dream house along the lake

Here's how others get around the lake