In holding...

So we have had a delay. :( We had mechanical problems on our flight out of San Antonio, so we missed our connecting flight. We were rebooked and put on a different flight, but we will arrive in China on the 22nd and not the 21st. :( We are sad, we had plans for Saturday, but oh well we will just deal with it.

And We're Off!!

Most of you know that we are going to China tomorrow morning! The orphanage that Gracie is from is moving to a new orphanage and they have invited all the children that have been adopted from Fuling to return and participate in the ceremonies. More than forty families will be there celebrating. We did not expect to return to China so soon, but we are so very excited to be going back! We will be spending a few days in Beijing, then going to Chongqing and finally onto Fuling. When we adopted Gracie in January 07' we only spent a few hours in Fuling and now we are going to spend days there. We will get to experience more there and all though Gracie will not remember most of our trip I hope that she will remember some and that she will have positive feelings and pride for her birth country. We will also have so much more to share with her when she is older about China and Fuling. Gracie is so very excited about going to China! I'm not really sure if she really understands, but we have been talking a lot about China and what we will be doing and what to expect and that we are a forever family! So in the morning we will be boarding that plane and hoping for an unforgetable trip (unforgetable in a good way of course:D). We will be updating the blog while in China so come along for the ride if you want! See you in December! Oh and I can't wait to eat, I love Chinese food!

Walk for Autism

On Saturday we had the honor of Walking for Autism for Antonio. Antonio is the nephew of one of my dear friends. Antonio's mom, two brothers his Grandmother, his aunt, two cousins, two girlfriends and Gracie all walked for Antonio! It was a lot of fun and really touched me. Autism affects so many families, mine included. Antonio is such a sweet boy! He hit two major milestones this week! He spells his name, A-N-T-circle-N-I-circle. :D And while at the walk he lost his very first tooth! He and his family have been through so much this year and we will keep them in our thoughts and prayers! Thank you so much for letting Gracie and I take part in Antonio's Special Day!

Just two layouts...

Where is the time going? I can't believe it is already November! We are keeping busy here and seem to always be on the go! But would we want it any other way? In just two short weeks we will be on our way to China. Gracie is so excited as are Troy and I! We got our visas yesterday and now all I have to do is pack and get everything ready for Nana to stay with the boys!

Credits:
Ooblek: Bren Boone Design, "Sunkissed" from Shabby Pickle, journaling tag by JBullock, "Skippitydoo" from Shabby Pickle, font Pea Walker and sidewalk
Sweet Baby Love: font Pea Amy Rica script, template Fei Fei Stuff, kit Vintage Faire by Laura Deacetis from Shabby Pickle

Two Years Ago...

we recieved the phone call we had been waiting for! Fu Bao Ying was waiting for her new Mommy and Daddy to come to China to get her! What a great afternoon! Gracie has grown so much and her sweet little personality and smile are so addictive! We could not be more blessed with the gift of our daughter! We love you Gracie Mae forever and always!

Credits: Everything from Trish Jones Designs "FlatSoda". Font Pea Alicia.

Happy Birthday Gracie

Gracie turned the "Big 3" today! Gracie has been asking for a "Pink" birthday, so pink is what she got! She had a pink purse cake, too cute, and all here gifts were wrapped in pink paper! We had a quiet celebration here at home. Gracie got lots of dress up clothes, which she has been playing with all day! She is so girly and I'm loving it! Pink and dress up clothes! Could it get any better? She also was a bit shy when it came to blowing out her candles. Zak and Coop helped her, but after everyone was done with their cake and it was just Gracie , Troy and I she wanted to try and blow out her own candles. So we relit them and she blew them out three times!

Happy Birthday Little Lovebug! I love you!

Credits:
Happy Birthday - Kit "Doodle of a Summer" a freebie by Chere Nordstrand, font Pea Alisha

8/16/08 - Kit "Tiny Jewels" by Julia Makotinsky from Little Dreamers Designs, font Gigi

3 looks good - font Pea Kristy, Kit "Flower Stand" by Shabby Miss Jenn Designs

Happy Birthday Zachary!

Wow is all I can say! Is it possible that I have a child that is ten years old! I remember so vividly seeing him and holding him for the first time and all the emotions of becoming a mother for the first time! Zachary is such a great kid! He is creative, inquisitive, sweet, smart, loving and 100% boy! Wishing my beautiful boy a Happy Birthday and a fabulous 10th year! I love you Zaky!