A glimpse of our baby girl

We got to see a picture of our baby girl today...such a blessing!! I am constantly checking the site that families from our agency post to when they are visiting the care centers and tonight there was a close up :)
Words can't describe how beautiful she is!!! Hopefully we will pass court shortly after our appointment on Nov. 4th and then we can finally post pictures.
We leave Tuesday to meet her!!! So excited, anxious, and trying to remember every second that God is in control of all of this and knows the outcome already (isn't that cool)!!!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6)

Sooooo Excited!!

We received new pictures and measurements of BB today. I can't describe how beautiful she is...as soon as she is offically ours I will be able to post a picture :) She is getting so big...7 months this week. I can't believe we have missed so much of her life already. We are traveling in 4 weeks to meet our baby girl!!! My emotions are all over the place happy, sad, hopeful, anxious.  I will be taking 2 large duffle bags full of donations for the care centers. I am including a list of items just in case anyone is interested in helping me fill them up!!
diapers any size
diaper rash cream
baby lotion
baby soap & shampoo
tooth paste
tooth brushes (toddler & school age)
wide tooth combs for ethnic hair
toys
leapfrog toys for  learning
bumbo seats
cortisone cream
neosporin ointment
band aids
bottles
gently used clothes
croc style shoes

Feel free to email me and I can arrange pick up for any items you are willing to donate or you can donate money by clicking my donate button.
Thanks for all of your prayers and support!!

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Love my hubby!!

If you don't know my husband I'm sorry!! He is the best man I know...by far!!! I started working part time about a month ago to help us raise money for our adoption and it has been a HUGE adjustment for our family. He has been so supportive and helpful picking up the slack in all areas! We are so thankful to have him show up and be the leader of our family. Thank you Clay for loving me so well!!!!

Flag football

Mason started playing flag football a couple weeks ago. Grandmama and Granddaddy came in town to watch his game on Saturday. He was so proud to show off his skills for them. I know I'm his mom and supposed to think this but he is really good and fast...just like his daddy!!!

 Lyla Grace and Tate got some snuggle time with Grandmama and Granddaddy.

War Eagle

Uncle Will brought Eric and Isabella over for our Weekly Auburn football tailgate party. The kids loved playing together and cheering for Auburn. The kids did not have much game watching time due to excessive playing :) Love that!!

Summer Playdays

I love when our kids really enjoy the simple things in life!!! This was Tate's first real introduction to playing in the hose and he LOVED it!! It is also crazy to think that people are dying all of the world because they don't have access to clean water. We are so blessed!!!

 Tate is obsessed with letters...no joke. He learned almost all of them at about 15 months old. Everywhere we go he is pointing to letters and today he became fascinated with the storm drain.

Our baby girl

We received new pictures of our baby girl today. So exciting to see her growing and yet so sad to see how much we are missing!! She is six months old and she will probably be a year before we get to bring her home. Everyone tells me the time will go by fast but it seems like forever! We will be leaving for Ethiopia on November 1st to meet her and go to court. Please pray all documents will be submitted and approved for us to pass court on November 4th.