Oh My,

I don't know where to start. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with this blog. Life has changed for us. It has turned into a crazy life. I always knew I would fall in love, I just didn't realize it would have happened like this. So fast, So wonderful!! Sometimes I think she might get bruises on her cheeks I kiss and mull her so much. It definately is more work than expected, but work in a good way. BUSY BUSY BUSY, But Busy in a diferent way. I am actually surprised I am up still. IT IS AFTER 11:00 pm.

I feel like the little peanut will get sick of running the roads with me. One more reason I am sure GOD planned her for me perfectly. SHE LOVES TO SHOP!! SHE LOVES SHOPPING CARTS OR STROLLERS, PERFECT!! ( That makes Mike really HAppy)kiddin'

Anyways, I will try to get more pictures. My camera will not hold the batteries in anymore, so it is hard to take pictures.

OOOOHHHH How I LOVE APPLES!!

Mostly HUGE APPLES!!! Apples the size of my HEAD!!!

Today I kissed an angel,

I knew it from the start

The first time my angel smiled at me;

I gave a way my heart.

Today I kissed an angel'

THis angel child of mine

Though not of my creation,

My child by god's design.

Today I kissed an angel,

My heart is dancing wild;

my family, by a miracle;

Blessed by my angel child.

My Child

My child,

I carried your picture with me

since the day I received it,

And dared to love

a child I was yet to meet.

My child,

I carried you in my arms at last,

and gazed in helpless wonder

at your face,

And dared to lose

my heart to you.

And now, my child,

a dream fulfilled,

a prayer answered,

a family created,

I have dared to become

your mom.

And so now,

my precious child,

I shall carry you

HOME.!!

Saying Good-bye/Poem to Aveas Foster Family

It must be hard to leave behind,
All that you have come to know,
And even more to say good-bye
To those who have loved you so.

They've cared for you so lovingly
As ifyou were their own,
While knowing that the day would come
When you'd be going home.

We never will forget them
And the kindness they have shown,
The love they've showered on you
These months as you have grown.

There will surely be a sadness
As you now will be apart,
Yet you'll always be remembered
Memories live on in the heart.




I wish I could put a picture of them all together on here. They loved her so much. My heart still is breaking for them all.

The first picture is Avea looking at her homeland for the last time. It was a sad moment, but then it was a very wonderful at the same time.

The next picture was her in her car seat for the first time. She didn't care for it too much, but I did catch a smile.

The next picture was one of the many signs in our yard when we got home. It all brought tears to my eyes. I have wonderful family and friends.

Oh did she love LU LU!! She actually reached for her before Lauren even tried to get her. It was a first.

And then there's Keiko. He is trying to show his sister the car seat isn't all bad. She seen him do that. Now the seat doesn't seem so bad to her. He has been doing really good with her. He kind of drives me crazy with all the company we have been getting. He begs for treats, and begs and begs. HE IS SOOOOO SPOILED!!! But he is the big brother, and she keeps getting presents. All he wants are some treats out of the cupboard, THATS ALL!!




We are home. Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. But things are really busy around here. First full day home was laundry and unpacking. Takes alot longer when you have a baby. SHe is doing great. I just wish I could figure her out faster. Grandma made me notice a few things today. i guess you get really smart after seven kids and seventeen grandkids.





Avea seems to be doing pretty good with all the strangers that have come to visit. I just do not let anyone force her to go to them. I let them try, but if she doesn't want to go to them I will snag her back quick. Right now I am getting her to trust me, to know that I will take care of her every need, and to figure out that I will never leave her like her Foster mom did. (She will remember that for a long time, that her caregiver left her, so heartbreaking) She is super giggly and happy unless she is tired hungry or wet. (normal things) But I usually have to be in her sight. Which I will do this until she decides I will never leave her forever. If only she knew that She is my baby, my love, and I will never leave her!!! She thinks her daddy is super funny, and he makes her giggle the best. Homeboy has fallen in LOVE!!

EMBASSY DAY IS HERE!!!!!!

We had our Embassy appointment today. It is almost over. All we have to do is go pick up the visa tomorrow. Then it is over!!!! When we land in Texas on the 24th, our little peanut will be an American Citizen. Although, then we have to readopt her when we get home for some reason. I figure that out later. This was a picture of us when we got back from the appointment.

SHE WORE A ITSTY BITSY TEENY WEENY YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKINI

WHAT A HAMBONE!!!! CHOMP!!! CHOMP!!! CHOMP!!!

Now it's getting FUN!!! Boy what a turn around. Still if I am around she will scream for me. But she sure is laughing and giggling at her Daddy!!Thank Goodness!! Turn into a love machine!!

A NEW DAY

She's coming around. SHe is so much happier today. Gilggling and everything. WHOOOOO it feels so much better. I knew she would come around, but between me being super sick, and her not even looking at her Daddy without screaming was pretty aweful. Our new friends here told us to have Mike bite the bullet and go without me. She screamed until she fell asleep but I think it helped. She's giggling like crazy now. SO much better. Thanks for the comments, at the moment I read them I was a mess physically and mentally, instantly started to bawl. But now that I am feeling 75% better, LIFE IS GOOD. We are both fully in love. It is amazing what you can feel for someone you only met once before. She is still having a little sleeping issue. But so much easier now that I can breath and sleep when she does. She is a hunk of love.

Here are some more pictures. Oh Buddy, can you call Amber and tell her the cleaning lady is coming to clean on Monday between 11-12. She will let herself in but I didn't want it to freak Amber out. (last time for a cleaning lady boo-hoo) I forgot to tell her. Could you leave me a comment and let me know that you got this. We will try to get a call out to someone soon. THANKS. Here are some pictures of my gorgeous baby girl.

Check out that face!!!

Breakthrough!!! Homey took her and forced her kicking and screaming. But this is how it ended up. She was looking into his eyes here. WONDERFUL!! It's about the first time he held her that she wasn't screaming. Thank goodness!! He was so sad.