Christmas is Coming!

Are you ready? I don't mean all your shopping. I have really been trying to keep my focus on Jesus this year. That's what Christmas is all about. We have been trying to spend more time as a family really talking about Jesus' birth and what that means to us. Thanking God for His precious son that has Saved us from an eternal death. Remember to take time each day to remember what this season is all about.
I have also been trying to make lots of memories with the kids. We have made gingerbread cookies, Christmas tree cookies and homemade ornaments for their friends. It has been such a sweet time. Can't wait to spend the next few weeks snuggling them up in our nest.

Happy Birthday Ethan!!

Ethan turned 5 yesterday!! I can't believe this sweet boy is now 5. Wow! How time flys!
Ethan you are a special gift from God. You are full of Joy and have a special spirit about you. I can't wait to see all the plans God has for you. We love you sweet boy!!

Happy Birthday Anna Kathryn!

Today you are 2 years old sweet girl! We have prayed for you and celebrated you today. Oh how I wish you were here with us but we will have many birthdays together soon. I think about your birth mom today and pray for her too. I know she must think of you often just as I do.
My sweet friends gave me a shower on Saturday to celebrate your upcoming arrival. It was perfect, such a sweet blessing from my family and friends. Anna you are loved by so many people already who don't even know you but they have been praying for you and can't wait to meet you. Most of all you are loved by your creator and heavenly Father. He formed you and knows every hair on your head. I pray Gods protection, peace and love surround you daily. We can't wait to bring you home.
I will try to post some pictures of the shower. Thank you all my sweet friends and family. We are so blessed to have you in our lives.

Happy Birthday Matthew!!

Friday Matthew turned 7!! I can't believe 7 years ago I gave birth to this sweet boy. We had a campout birthday party with a few of his friends. It was great! Tiring but great. The boys all sleep in the tent, all night.
Matthew also lost his first tooth on Saturday. Wow! He's growing up right before our eyes.
Matthew you are a precious child of God. You are strong and courageous. Can't wait to see all God has planned for you.
Love you sweet boy! Momma

BIG NEWS !

We are so excited to announce the newest addition to our family.
Anna Kathryn Birdsong

We have officially been matched and pre-approved to adopt our little girl. Yay!
We are rejoicing and praising God for sweet Anna Kathryn!
She's 22 months old with a repaired cleft lip and palate and absolutely beautiful.We can't wait to bring her home. We have pictures and would love to show her off just ask us!
We are now waiting on our (LOA) letter of acceptance which typically takes 40-60 days. There's still lots of preparations and paperwork to be done but we are so much closer to bringing Anna home. We expect to travel later this year or first of next(this of course is my expectations and I know we will get her in God's timing)

Please join us in prayer for Anna Kathryn.
Pray for God's spirit to surround her and give her peace and comfort.
Pray God begins to prepare her heart and mind to join our family.
Pray that she is receiving love from her caregivers daily.
Pray for her health and that she continues to grow healthy.
Pray for super quick processing of all our paperwork that is still to come.

This momma wants her whole family here for Christmas!
Thank you all for all your sweet words of encouragement, prayers and financial support!! We love you all!!

Summer Time!!

Oh, how I love summer time!! I've been trying to post for weeks but have had major blogger issues.
Boys are officially out of school and it's Hot outside! Summer is definitely here. We have been busy with baseball, which both boys love playing, swim lessons, and just lots of family time. Hope to post some summer pictures soon.
Update on the adoption front- our dossier went to Ch*na on May 13. So we are still in the waiting phase. Can't wait to see our baby girls precious face. All in Gods time.

WE MADE OUR T-SHIRT GOAL

T-shirt sales are over. Yay!! We met our goal of 50 tee's. Actually we went a few over 50.
Thank you all for supporting us by buying a tee from Wild Olive Tees. The funds raised will help off-set the cost of some of the fees we will being paying on this journey to our daughter.
It has been pure JOY to work with Wild Olive Tees. Precious ladies..
I love all the tee's they have on their site.
Sorry for not posting lately. We have had a lot going on.. and I've had problems with my computer and blogger lately.
I plan to update everyone soon.
Preparing for this special time, during Holy week, the week my sweet Savior died and rose for me and you.
Take time to prepare you heart for what Jesus is saying to you this week.

Psalms 34:8
Taste and see the Lord is good: blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.