Feelings...

I must say I feel a tad defeated after not getting our LOA before the government closed down for the week...I know it's my own fault for building these expectations but I can't help it. It's becoming harder to be patient...but I will try b/c I know there is nothing I can do. As defeated as I may feel receiving new pics of my little angel always raises my spirits...I know I am truly blessed to get so many updated pics of our daughter...PLEASE LOA come soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will today be the day?????????? It's day 81....that seems to be the lucky day for many families... I guess I have to wait and see......

AND THIS IS WHY SOPHIE NEEDS HER SISTER!!

She needs a best friend that does not chase squirrels!!!

New Picture...

Here is a new picture of Ella...I was so excited to see that one of the teachers at the university in Jilin had visited the kids and posted the pictures...Ella actually has hair now...she is so precious and I can't wait any longer...well I guess I have to!

I pray that we get our LOA this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is day 76!

Labor Day Fun...

Here are some pics from our Greene Labor Day Picnic. Sophie had so much fun and got to see all of her friends. She got to ride the boats with Maddie from church and then got to play with some rocks (lots of fun!!!) with baby Tati. She also got to spend the time with her Aunt Keekee who she rarely gets to see (that's who is holding Sophie on the bouncy slide.) She had a great day!!























New York State Fair

Here are pics from the NYS Fair. Sophie had so much fun!!

My dear Ella...

I know I usually write only when I get new pictures of Ella or Sophia but I felt compelled to write after walking into Ella's room (which is also Sophie's room) moments ago. As I walked into her room my eye caught the big panda I recently purchased for her. I then imagined Ella walking over to that panda in a couple of months...with her adorable little walk which is more like a waddle (as I have watched many times on a video I have of her). I just imagine her looking at all her new toys, new clothes, new house...new family. No longer will the nannies she's grown to love wake her up in the morning and feed her breakfast, dress her, bathe her...on and on and on. I can only pray that the love she will receive from her mommy, daddy, sister, grandparents, aunts and uncles...can ease the pain of losing the only caregivers she has ever known.

My dear Ella, mommy can not wait to hold you in her arms and love you forever and ever! Goodnight sweet daughter!

Back From Hilton Head Island

We had a great time in Hilton Head this past week. Even though we were just there in April it felt so good to be back ! Sophie had a great time...she LOVED the beach!! Everyday she met a new friend. This was her method of making friends... she would see a baby, say "baby", chase the baby down, then get really close to the babys face until she got his/her attention and then pet his/her head. Yes, her social skills are lacking but it's the cutest darn thing I have ever seen! We can't wait to bring Ella next year! Here are some pics...