Aren't they perfect and beautiful?! Won't she look super cute in sandals next summer?! So there you have it, your first peak at my amazing little girl....couldn't you just eat up those toes?
Sunday, November 1, 2009
I LOVE these feet!
Many of you know how much I love feet! Not in a crazy, Tanner on the Bachlorette, kind of way. More in an "amazed at the cool construction and adaptability" way. So, drum roll please........ Check out my tiny girls gigantic beautiful..... 
Aren't they perfect and beautiful?! Won't she look super cute in sandals next summer?! So there you have it, your first peak at my amazing little girl....couldn't you just eat up those toes?
Aren't they perfect and beautiful?! Won't she look super cute in sandals next summer?! So there you have it, your first peak at my amazing little girl....couldn't you just eat up those toes?
Welcome Home!
After nearly 2 years of waiting to bring their daughter home from India, my friend Lucy and her husband, Walt, arrived home yesterday with Maliha! What an honor to be at the airport to welcome them home. Maliha, welcome to your forever home! .jpg)
A quick smile from Maliha, with her mom, Lucy..jpg)
Lucy's mom and step dad were there to welcome home their grand daughter. .jpg)
One happy family, glad to have their beautiful daughter home!
See more pictures and read the Burnette family's story.
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A quick smile from Maliha, with her mom, Lucy..jpg)
Lucy's mom and step dad were there to welcome home their grand daughter. .jpg)
One happy family, glad to have their beautiful daughter home!See more pictures and read the Burnette family's story.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Clothes, Clothes, Clothes.....and more
There is not a lot better than shopping for cute baby girl clothes....except baby girl clothes a friend wants to GIVE you!! My sweet little girl will be well dressed for the first year she is home thanks to my friend Theresa. She emailed me that she had "bins" of clothes for my baby girl-yes BINSSS! So on Tuesday night I made my way over to her house to find a mountain of baby clothes- I think I made yummy baby clothes noises at each one. So to Theresa: Thank you a million for all the baby clothes. Your generosity is so appreciated. My girl will be in style for a long time. Thank you, too for answering a year's worth of questions about adoption...you helped me get here!
Yes, there were 3+ bins of clothes and shoes....WOW!
Theresa reminisced!
I'm loving all the clothes!!
Theresa and her husband will be travelling to Ethiopia in about a month to bring home their daughter- I can't wait to meet Miss Macy! It's always so exciting to see another child come home!
All my paperwork is now complete! It arrived at the Holt office on Tuesday and I got word today that everything looks good and my dossier is on it's way to Washington DC- it will go to the State Department and then to the Ethiopian Embassy before heading to Ethiopia. Once it gets in country, I will be assigned a court date. After I pass court (crossed fingers it will be on the first try), all that's left is travelling to bring my little girl home! God has been so good and so faithful!
Yes, there were 3+ bins of clothes and shoes....WOW!
Theresa reminisced!
I'm loving all the clothes!!Theresa and her husband will be travelling to Ethiopia in about a month to bring home their daughter- I can't wait to meet Miss Macy! It's always so exciting to see another child come home!
All my paperwork is now complete! It arrived at the Holt office on Tuesday and I got word today that everything looks good and my dossier is on it's way to Washington DC- it will go to the State Department and then to the Ethiopian Embassy before heading to Ethiopia. Once it gets in country, I will be assigned a court date. After I pass court (crossed fingers it will be on the first try), all that's left is travelling to bring my little girl home! God has been so good and so faithful!
Monday, October 19, 2009
4 Months Old Today!!
My little girl is 4 months old today! Happy Birthday little one! I hate that time is passing while I am here and she is there, but I am confident she is being well taken care of. I hope my tiny girl is up to 4 pounds for her 4 month birthday.
I have tried hard to keep from buying too many clothes for my little girl. However, I made a poor choice and stopped by the Carter's outlet last week... the big outlet with the amazing 70% off everything upstairs! They have the cutest things. I tried to use restraint, but got a few small things that are so super cute and this little Halloween treat for my gal:
Is that not one of the most fun bibs you've ever seen?! Yes, I know white is a bad choice, but that's what they make Clorox for! So Happy Birthday to you little girl...you'll be wearing this cute accessory this time next year!!
There is A LOT to do before my tiny angel comes home- this is just what is currently on the radar...
*finish up a stack of paperwork
(because I had been waiting for so long, most of it had expired and had to be redone)
*get dossier to Holt in Oregon (due to the agency change)
*pick out bedding for the nursery
*host Craft 'Cause you Care- a benefit for international adoption
*run a half marathon (see the St. Jude logo at the top right of the page and donate to help find a cure for childhood cancer)
*paint a nursery
*get a court date and PASS COURT!
That may get me through the end of the year....then the fun REALLY starts!!
I have tried hard to keep from buying too many clothes for my little girl. However, I made a poor choice and stopped by the Carter's outlet last week... the big outlet with the amazing 70% off everything upstairs! They have the cutest things. I tried to use restraint, but got a few small things that are so super cute and this little Halloween treat for my gal:
Is that not one of the most fun bibs you've ever seen?! Yes, I know white is a bad choice, but that's what they make Clorox for! So Happy Birthday to you little girl...you'll be wearing this cute accessory this time next year!!
There is A LOT to do before my tiny angel comes home- this is just what is currently on the radar...
*finish up a stack of paperwork
(because I had been waiting for so long, most of it had expired and had to be redone)
*get dossier to Holt in Oregon (due to the agency change)
*pick out bedding for the nursery
*host Craft 'Cause you Care- a benefit for international adoption
*run a half marathon (see the St. Jude logo at the top right of the page and donate to help find a cure for childhood cancer)
*paint a nursery
*get a court date and PASS COURT!
That may get me through the end of the year....then the fun REALLY starts!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
In the S L O W lane
I am still so thrilled over the referral of my little angel. Some days it still doesn't seem real. Looking at baby bedding just feels really strange. I'm sure it will become reality soon enough (probably at 3am when she is hungry!) Anyway, because my dossier was submitted in January to my old agency, all the paper work needed to be update- most of it was over a year old. So, I have spent this week trying to get it all updated. Hopefully, things will be sent to Nashville on Friday for state authentication and then onto Oregon and the Holt office by next Wednesday. Then the wait for a court date begins. It seems that a lot of this process is hurry up and then wait. But, I am confident that I will get to Ethiopia to get my tiny girl.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EASTS!
The Easts passed court today and will soon be travelling to pick up their daughter in Ethiopia!! WhoooHoooo! This lucky little girl is coming home to a fantastic family. I can't wait to meet her and watch this family grow.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Amazing Incredible...Referral MegaPost
What a crazy ride the last 4 days have been. I am so greatful for everyones excitement and congratulations on my referral. You all have made this part of the journey extra special! So here's a little more of the story......
THE CALL:I had spent Thurday working home health, travelling some of the very back roads of East Tennessee. I knew the waiting child committee was meeting at 1pm EST and was told they hoped to be done by 3pm. I was thankful to get to spend much of the morning in prayer while I was driving- praying for God's best for me and for this tiny angel- and had come to a restful place, knowing He was in control. The same God that rode with and comforted me, was in that meeting room in Oregon, and in Ethiopia with His little one- wow! Anyway, as I was driving back to the office from my last visit, the clock struck 3pm...would I be in an area with cell reception? Unfortunately, NO! I heard my voice mail beep. After quickly pulling to the side of the road and checking my message, I immediately called her back....she was gone to lunch! So, I took a deep breath and finished my travels. At 4:10, I was sitting in my boss's office, teaching her some stretches for her bad back and my cell phone rang. So, sitting on the curb, outside the home health office, I leared that I was going to be a mommie! Once I got off the phone, the celebrating began!!!
THE CLEBRATION:I am so thankful for my friends at work who hugged and celebrated and tolerated my hollering. After quickly finishing up my paperwork, I darted to my friend Lisa's; we had made plans to meet on October 1 about a month before (long before this little angel was even on the radar). More excitement and hugs, tears, and joy- I was thrilled to get to celebrate with her- Thanks, Lisa, for all of your support, encouragment, and prayers; I wouldn't have gotten this far without you. Amazing how God arranged all these things to fall on the same day. I also ran into my dear friend, Traci- again not my plan, but God's gift. TH, You are awesome and can absoultely come with me. So, another deep breath. Even as I rewrite the event so the day, my heartrate jumps up about 50 beats! Now, onto the next event. A group of mom's with kids from Ethiopia gets together every once in a while at Panera to talk about all things adoption and enjoy some delicious dessert. Several weeks ago, I had suggested a get together as I had really needed some cheering up, some connection....this adoption journey had gotten really hard. Someone had picked October 1- God again! As it would happend, everyone arrived one at a time, so I got to flash my pictures and annouce, "Look what I got...a little girl!" 5 times! We had a great visit- we all shared pictures of our little ones- 3 home, 3 waiting to come home. Thanks girls for an awesome night! After a quick trip to visit my parents, I came home to find pink balloons tied to the mailbox...my sweet mom's work. Thanks momma...little angel will love her SueSue!
THE PREPARATION:There is a lot to get done before my litte one comes home. Because I didn't know if I would have a boy or a girl or what age he or she might be, I couldn't start a nursery. So, here is what will be the baby roon:
Currently, it's were the laundry waits to be folded and the occassional guest stays.
I have picked up a few small things and been given a few things. These are some of my favorites:
Of course, my daughter will have a UT cheerleader outfit (from her SueSue)! The 'bee' toy is one that we have at work and I love it! The small angel ornament on the left is from the St. Jude catalog- so sweet. I also received a super soft 'taggy' blanket and a darling outfit from my friends at church- Thanks Carrie and Andi...I love them!
Check out my little Angel's first doll....they have the same name!! She was a Christmas present last year..
Finally, my friend Pam, at work, made this for my special girl. We will cherish it and snuggle with it forever. Every stitch is appreciated!
I still have periods of manic excitement...and occassional bouts of overwhelmed anxiety (other moms tell me this is normal, right?) In general, I am so grateful to our amazing God. I am humbled and honored that I would be chosen to be parent. I am sad for those who weren't, but know that their day will come soon. I am grieved for this little one's birth mother who, because she loved her daughther so much, gave her the opportunity for a different life- one that, through no fault of her own, she was not able to provide. She will always hold a very special place in my heart.
So, thank you all for celebrating with me. Thank you for loving me and my daughter. I can't wait to bring her home!
THE CALL:I had spent Thurday working home health, travelling some of the very back roads of East Tennessee. I knew the waiting child committee was meeting at 1pm EST and was told they hoped to be done by 3pm. I was thankful to get to spend much of the morning in prayer while I was driving- praying for God's best for me and for this tiny angel- and had come to a restful place, knowing He was in control. The same God that rode with and comforted me, was in that meeting room in Oregon, and in Ethiopia with His little one- wow! Anyway, as I was driving back to the office from my last visit, the clock struck 3pm...would I be in an area with cell reception? Unfortunately, NO! I heard my voice mail beep. After quickly pulling to the side of the road and checking my message, I immediately called her back....she was gone to lunch! So, I took a deep breath and finished my travels. At 4:10, I was sitting in my boss's office, teaching her some stretches for her bad back and my cell phone rang. So, sitting on the curb, outside the home health office, I leared that I was going to be a mommie! Once I got off the phone, the celebrating began!!!
THE CLEBRATION:I am so thankful for my friends at work who hugged and celebrated and tolerated my hollering. After quickly finishing up my paperwork, I darted to my friend Lisa's; we had made plans to meet on October 1 about a month before (long before this little angel was even on the radar). More excitement and hugs, tears, and joy- I was thrilled to get to celebrate with her- Thanks, Lisa, for all of your support, encouragment, and prayers; I wouldn't have gotten this far without you. Amazing how God arranged all these things to fall on the same day. I also ran into my dear friend, Traci- again not my plan, but God's gift. TH, You are awesome and can absoultely come with me. So, another deep breath. Even as I rewrite the event so the day, my heartrate jumps up about 50 beats! Now, onto the next event. A group of mom's with kids from Ethiopia gets together every once in a while at Panera to talk about all things adoption and enjoy some delicious dessert. Several weeks ago, I had suggested a get together as I had really needed some cheering up, some connection....this adoption journey had gotten really hard. Someone had picked October 1- God again! As it would happend, everyone arrived one at a time, so I got to flash my pictures and annouce, "Look what I got...a little girl!" 5 times! We had a great visit- we all shared pictures of our little ones- 3 home, 3 waiting to come home. Thanks girls for an awesome night! After a quick trip to visit my parents, I came home to find pink balloons tied to the mailbox...my sweet mom's work. Thanks momma...little angel will love her SueSue!
THE PREPARATION:There is a lot to get done before my litte one comes home. Because I didn't know if I would have a boy or a girl or what age he or she might be, I couldn't start a nursery. So, here is what will be the baby roon:
Currently, it's were the laundry waits to be folded and the occassional guest stays.
I have picked up a few small things and been given a few things. These are some of my favorites:
Of course, my daughter will have a UT cheerleader outfit (from her SueSue)! The 'bee' toy is one that we have at work and I love it! The small angel ornament on the left is from the St. Jude catalog- so sweet. I also received a super soft 'taggy' blanket and a darling outfit from my friends at church- Thanks Carrie and Andi...I love them!
Check out my little Angel's first doll....they have the same name!! She was a Christmas present last year..
Finally, my friend Pam, at work, made this for my special girl. We will cherish it and snuggle with it forever. Every stitch is appreciated!
I still have periods of manic excitement...and occassional bouts of overwhelmed anxiety (other moms tell me this is normal, right?) In general, I am so grateful to our amazing God. I am humbled and honored that I would be chosen to be parent. I am sad for those who weren't, but know that their day will come soon. I am grieved for this little one's birth mother who, because she loved her daughther so much, gave her the opportunity for a different life- one that, through no fault of her own, she was not able to provide. She will always hold a very special place in my heart.
So, thank you all for celebrating with me. Thank you for loving me and my daughter. I can't wait to bring her home!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Praise God from whom All Blessings Flow!
At 4:15 today, I received the most amazing phone call....the one that made me a mommie!! I have a 3 1/2 month old daughter waiting for me in Ethiopia!!! I am once again amazed at how good our God is and so thankful that she and I are now FAMILY. More to come in the next few days.....
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