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

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Helping Daddy Our Backyard Project

I love to help daddy.  I place a big ole' pile of screws in my dress and hand them out to daddy.  Sometimes I had so much fun that I stood up and sent them all scattering

Placing them in just like he showed me . . .
Just like daddy showed me . . .
A little footwork never hurts . . .
Admiring my work
I also helped mommy by cutting my bangs!




















She still loves me and my little monk hairstyle . . .










Monday, May 16, 2011

Mother's Day





I had a lovely day with you.  You and daddy made me french toast with fruit.  We went to church and had a great meal at a local seafood place.

Liliah, I love being your mama.  You have brought such joy and clarity to my life.  I have grown so much by being a mother to you.  I had to wait a long time for you, but it was so worth it.  I'd do it all over again to have the chance to love you.


Our relationship has blossomed and we have truly connected. 
















































We know and love each other as though we have always been together.      




Monday, May 2, 2011

Practically Perfect In Every Way!

We pulled out our sunglasses this weekend!
And studied the art of . . . . .
blowing bubbles . . .
 
and dress twirling . . . .


I want mommy to make me a yellow dress that twirls and goes out "yust a yiddo bit."  When I see pretty outfits I like, I quickly and excitedly ask mommy, can I wear that when I get to be a BIG lady like you?

I search the yard for pretty yellow flowers for me and mommy

and place them in water . . .

and pose for mommy . . .

and blow her kisses . . .
I watched Mary Poppins for the first time this weekend and I really like her!  I laughed out loud and giggled and I want to wear her dress when I get bigger . . .