Christmas in Mexico
This was Graycn's first family vacation, and yet, she has been to more countries than the boys. All of Graycn's paperwork came in before any "panic" mode had to be thought about...that was a huge blessing since our homestudy girl up and left the country w/ no assistance or direction ~ augh!!!! (that was a little stressful, to say the least)
We had such a wonderful time.....here are some photos....but I can't download enough, so you'll just have to believe me when I say..."there was nothing like it in the history of "Childer's family fun!" :)
~w&h
The Godshall Girls...
The World's Cutest Kids!
Pumpkin Shopping!
The BIG chair at the pumpkin patch
Soooooo big!!!!!!
One of Mommy's favorite photos!
Surrounded by LOVE!
Welcome Home!
Love that kept going...and going....and going!
Friday, January 23, 2009
We received UPDATES!!!!
China is starting their New Years celebration today - Happy New Year, Chen Yan Xiu!!!!!!! It sounds like the governmental offices could be closed until the end of the celebration (2/28). We are not sure how much progress will be made in regards to our consulate appointment in Guangzhou. We are praying that they got a lot of work done before the holidays, so all they will need to do is "contact" our agencies when the holiday is over! :) :)
~Keep praying!! We are thoroughly enjoying this part of the wait - how fun it is to have a little face to pray for!!!!! ;) :) :)
Our Beautiful Chinese Princess
Our little "exclamation point"!
"Sisters"
"Red Couch" ~ brings such "emotion" to the girls!
Dominos.....
"Chenzhou Girls"
"High-Tech" hearing test!
2/3 of Daddy's Girls :)
Mama's Girl
Oh No..... Another "Kissing Bandit"
So Tiny~ So Exhausted!
Sealed with a kiss.....
You just can't get much more comfortable than this!
~Settled in~
Graycn and one of her Chezhou girlfriends~ Grace Lynn
Bringing our Graycn home to our "home away from home"...
Mama's snuggle bug!
Daddy's newest little girl!
The wait is over!
Home away from Home......
Getting ready for Graycn's "delivery" :)
Graycn's "stash"
a "baby bed"!!!!
Our 2nd Gas Mask found on our 1st night in Changsha!
Gas Mask.....that's right.....I said "gas mask"!!!!
LUGGAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
our chinese cuisine on the flight
Chenzhou Girls' mamas & babas
Jumbo Floating Restaurant
HK Skyline
Overlooking Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
the Regal Hong Kong Hotel
CCAI guides for Hong Kong
our personal "United Airlines extra ammenities" historian
One of Wade's "carry~on" items!
"Flat Stacy" ~ on her way to China......
"It's Hot Time" ~
Dropping off the kiddos....
American "Chinese Food"
Graycn's stuff ~ way too much for such a little bundle
Sitting all by herself!!!!!!
Oh......couldn't you just eat her?
Our "nosey" little g~g.........
"Hi Guys!"
Graycn is getting so big!
Dear Sweet Daughter ~ a poem by Gayle Leubecker
As a girl I had a common dream, to be a Mom someday. My baby would have eyes of blue and hair the hue of hay. But now my dreams have been transformed, new visions fill my head. Now the tresses that I love to stroke are raven black instead. And in my dreams those eyes are not so big or blue or round. Now in my dreams their almond shaped and colored cocoa brown. And in my dreams my arms can stretch across enormous seas. They reach half-way around the world and hold you close to me. As you grow in your mother’s womb, carefully knit together, you’re also growing in my heart where you will stay forever. And in my dreams the moment your mother says good-bye, I’ll be right there to comfort you and hold you as you cry. Our features may not look alike, we’re different as can be. But still I know the Father has created you for me. And though I’ve not yet seen your face, or held your tiny hands, and though we’re half a world apart in very different lands, I’ll be right there to get you just as soon as God allows. But ‘til He says the time is right I give to you this vow, I’ll pray for your protection every day on bended knee….For God to hold you in His arms, until
you’re here with me.
she is the cutest thing ever. i can't wait to see pictures of her in her mama's arms.
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