Busy Day and Another Present!

I spent the day running around town "Certifying" our paper at the county and state level and then mailing it to the Chinese Consulate in Houston.  It should be there by 12PM tomorrow!  God provided my Mom and Dad to look after the kids, Rachel to be my "Partner" for the day, traveling mercies, and quick workers.  I took a peek at the email and found a surprise from our agency of an "Update" for Jacob! It included an updated immunization chart, body measurements and some other tidbits:  His current health is good, He can feed himself, go up and down stairs, put on shoes and socks, He can say simple sentences, but is not talkative, He is being potty trained, but still needs a diaper, He eats cake, biscuits, fruits, dumpling, fish, meat, and vegetables, drinks juice, milk and formula, and he like to eat banana and sausage.  They even sent a schedule of his day.  He gets up at 6 am.  Oh no, I have so enjoyed my 7AM wake up time that I have enjoyed the last year or so!  What a treasure to know all these little details!  

Christmas Miracle

What a Christmas present we received in the mail today!  Our I-797 was there in a big envelope looking all official.  At last ------ something for us to do!  Notarize, Certify, Authenticate  - Can it be done by Christmas?  I'll let you know.

Jacob Last Christmas

Thinking of China

We went to the High Museum of Art over the holiday weekend and saw the terracotta warriors from China.  It was really neat to be inches away from a 2,000 year old piece of art.  We were amazed at the collection and throughly recommend taking the time to go and see them.  You won't be disappointed.

Merry Christmas Jacob!

Last week we sent off our Christmas package to Jacob.  The kids and I wrapped all the stuff and even made up a Christmas stocking.  We found out that he has three nannies that care for him in shifts.  We sent them a small stocking too.  Hopefully it will get there before Christmas.  Our friends the Bradfield family just received their Travel Approval and will be leaving soon to pick up their son Jack.  It will be so cool for them to be home with him by Christmas.  Take a peek at a photo I have of Jacob from last Christmas.  Too Cute!

Bump in the Road

On Saturday I received a letter from immigration.  You can imagine my excitement thinking that it was the anticipated document we had been waiting for.  Unfortunately, it was a letter stating that their is a minor adjustment needed in our home study.  Our agency has relayed that it is a quick fix and it will also give us an opportunity to give them the information that we have accepeted the referral of Fu Jiang Ling.  Blessing in disguise?  Maybe this will speed things along? We trust in God's timing and that His plans are the best - even delays!  Praise Him!!!!

Blessings!

God continues to shower us with "photo blessings" of Jacob! If you know me, you know that I am a photo hound and could spend my day looking at photos. Well, the Lord has given our family soooooo many photos of Jacob that I am just beside myself. How blessed we are to see his many expressions and get a little peek into his world. Enjoy our newest addtions!

Care Package Received!

Here is photo of Jacob with the "Care Package" we sent! It is nice to see the toys in his hand! Oh, how we would love to scoop him up this instant! We think and pray for him everyday and our hearts are growing in our love for him. We hope our immigration paper comes this month or December.