Party Number 2 at Chenzhou!

Look at our girl-happy again!( Marissa-Lulu's friend, is the one in yellow.)

It looks like she is telling them something here.

She is the one in the middle of the screen....look at all the clothes!

This one made us laugh...she is in the back now trying to see what is going on and wanting some of that cake!!!!!!

Ok, now we really laughed......."To heck with it, I going in for some of that cake even if I have to crawl over someone to get it!!!! That's my girl! You will fit in perfect with this food-lovin family!!!

Lulu's friend Marissa's family hosted this latest bash complete with cake, lollipops, and of course oranges. Marissa's family is traveling soon so we wish them many blessings!!! Her mom, Jen, was kind enough to send us these photos of our sweet Lulu!!!

One other note...I-800 was approved on the 17th, a few inches closer to travel approval! Yipee!!! God is Good!!!

More Lulu!!!!

Gotta love the" haircutting smock" look. She is definitely in need of a fashion makeover-Jaida is ready and waiting to help! She will have her fixed up in no time!

The one foot looks fairly flat, the other....not so much-casting here we come! But look how happy she looks!!!!!!

We got an update today from the orphanage....she is about 20 lbs, 29 inches tall and takes a bottle with formula. She is crawling and standing holding on to something. Her favorite activity...playing with other kids. We've got that covered sweet girl, you will have your pick of brothers and sisters and lots of friends that are always welcomed here!

Party at Chenzhou

Yes, Lulu was celebrating with a "My family is coming to get me soon" party with her friends! We sent a cake, lollipops, a photo album and evidently some oranges too! Look how happy she looks! That made my heart happy! This may be the last pictures we see of her until she is in our arms so we are holding on to them and looking at them quite frequently....well constantly if you want to know the truth. Praying for travel before end of January!

Halloween fun 2011

That's why......

I know our decision to adopt for the 3rd time was tough for some to swallow. Some didn't understand. Some worried. Some thought/think we are crazy. But it is times like tonight...... carving pumpkins........ This was a wonderful, cute, fun memory making event with Julia and Sam. I loved it! But when I see my 2 dark-headed beauties bent over their pumpkins, giddy with excitement, I catch my breath. The tears sting my eyes. It takes on a whole new meaning. They would never have done this had they stayed in their past environment. What would their lives had been like? I watch as they stand back and marvel at their creations. Excitement builds for the big candy seeking night that is upon us. Thank you Lord for these precious souls you led us to. To watch them live lives filled with love and belonging is enough to melt my heart...every time! And that is why we did it again.

The Pumpkin Patch 2011

And representing our little "pumpkin" in Hunan!

The next 3 letters.......

LOA!!!!!!!