LOA

We got our LOA (Letter of Acceptance) today. I will be getting a document from FedEx tomorrow, that has to be returned to CO by Thursday.

What does all that mean? We are getting closer to you Mia!

I also was sent some travel information. Right now I am trying to digest it, and will dig in tomorrow.

So Tim and I are excited that we are getting closer. It seems very surreal. I am trying to live in the moment and enjoy it. :)

Can you believe he is 11?

I told Tim the other night, can you believe the baby we put in a stocking at Christmas when he was first born is now 11?? My gosh where does the time go.

Why Wouldn't I?

Introducing Miss Mia Rui!

It is with great excitement that we announce to the world, this is our daughter-RuiRui (pronounced RayRay) soon to be named Mia Rui. We officially got the call 11/30/09 and on 12/14/09 got PA (pre-approval) from China. I expect to travel in 3-5 months. We are excited and feel very blessed.

Thanksgiving 2009

So many many things to be thankful for everyday. It is nice to remember our blessings and be grateful for them. Below are some pictures taken from Thanksgiving as we were headed out to g'ma Jo's.

Staying Put

Not moving after all. In a way I am relieved.... I don't have to move all our junk. Long story about how it came to be.

Hey, look at me!

"Hey look at me!" The words I hear before I see this:

The funny thing is we were going to get haircuts that day anyway. Maybe he just couldn't wait. So this is what my youngest son looks like now heading into winter.