Melee's baby shower!

Isn't this cake soooo cute? It matched the napkins! The shower was amazing. Pat and Brooke Wilhoit hosted the event. It was catered by PF Chang's. Yes, Chinese food. It was so cool since both of my girls came from China. Pat always knows how to throw a party and believe me this was no exception. It was soooo nice to spend this day anticipating the arrival of our new baby with family and friends.

Mamaw Sherrie and Me

Jen, Me and Andi

Tammie and Me

Just us girls!!!! And the little girls!

Josy Girl and HER Mrs. Powell

Just hangin' out!!!

My Bubba and Me!!!

Andi sang "God Bless the Broken Rd.that led me to you" by Rascal Flatts. I know this is a song that is meant to be for a lover, but it reminds me of the path that led me to my girls. Many broken dreams that I didn't understand. But now I understand.....it was all for a reason. God had something very special in mind for our family. He knew he was going to allow me to be a mommy to the most beautiful little Asian girls in the world. I am so glad God has allowed me this journey.

The first of MANY matching"sister outfits" from Mamaw Sherrie!!!Today was a day I will cherish in my memories FOREVER! Thank you Pat for this very special day and all the planning you put into it! You are tooooo good to me!!!! I am BLESSED to have so many dear friends that care so much for me and my family. They weep when I weep and rejoice when I rejoice. Isn't friends one of the greatest gifts that God gives us? I sure think so.

Girl Time!!!!!

Getting ready for our baby shower tomorrow!!! I took out Josy's scrapbook and talked about the shower that was given in her honor before she arrived home from China. I was hoping to help her relate to what happened before she got home. She was so intriqued. She couldn't believe we had a party for her when she was still in China. She is very excited about the idea of a party for HER baby!! She wants to wear her Chinese outfit. So sweet!!!!!

MY BOY!!!!!

There is no place Johnathan would rather be. Well~besides in a Mustang!!!!

The Fruits of Our Labor!!!

Have you ever seen a happier girl???? This is the first tomato out of the garden. She was soooo excited she couldn't stand it. It doesn't take a lot to keep this country girl happy!!!!!

The day we have all been waiting for.....

We received our Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to adopt Melee. Yahoo!!! It's official! We should be receiving it by Fed-Ex. I'll post pictures soon!!!! Bring on the travel date!!!!

Here it is...He had no idea he was delivering such a special package.

Until I told him of course!!!!

PROUD BIG SISTER!!!!!

Down On The Farm!!!!

This year is the first year I have had a garden in years. Josy is such an outdoor girl she couldn't wait to get started. She was so cute hauling the plants in her John Deere. She wanted to plant all of our food, including potato chips!!! She thought she could grow potato chips and candy. I love the innocence of children.

Hard at work!!! I took this picture so one day she can look back and remember. The reason being..... I have a picture of me when I was her age taken in the front yard next to a small tree. That small tree is one of the massive shade trees in our front yard today. Just history and memories....call me a sentimentalist........

Checkin' it out!

We decided to buy Johnathan a Mustang he had been looking at on craigslist for a graduation present. He had no idea!! I LOVE SURPRISES!!!! We had the guy meet us so we could take a look.......Darrell and Papaw took a ride. They were like a couple of school boys themselves!!!

Johnathan is going to be sooo surprised!!!!

Happy Graduation, Johnathan!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS SON!!!!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!

A truly BLESSED family!!!!

Just a few of the guys!!!!

My boy!!!!

This picture was taken before the graduation ceremony. Darrell was working on getting insurance put on Johnathan's graduation gift.......Yea...another Mustang!!! Checking out his newest ride!!!

Son, We look forward to seeing what God is going to do in your life. Keep your eyes on Him. You may not always have riches and a life that is perfect but you will have a life that is purposeful. A life serving your Heavenly Father. We love you so much! Know that where ever life takes you we are here for you. ALWAYS no matter what!!! You truly are one of the Greatest Blessings God ever gave us!!!! We love you bigger than the sky!!!!

At the Dentist!!!

Johnathan will have to have a tooth inplant. We were watching a video about the procedure. He will have to wait at least 3 months due to all the trauma from the accident. Turns out the Land Rover that they were in was totalled. Thank you Lord for your protection on these boys!!!

Johnathan looks like he is so excited to be there. He could care less

if he even has a front tooth.

A COLLISION~AGAIN!!!!!

We were on our way back from the beach when we got the call every parent dreads. Johnathan had been involved in a wreck. When he called his dad on the cell phone, we were just a few miles away. God's timing is ALWAYS perfect!!! We were able to reach him before the ambulance. He and his buddy, Lee, were on their way to our house. Johnathan had opened the sunroof and it changed the wind flow in the vehicle. A taco bell bag blew in front of Lees face. He took out a ditch (A COUPLE OF TIMES). Luckily, the boys were not hurt too bad. Johnathan had one of his teeth knocked out. Yes, It was a front tooth. He is a real Genuine Redneck now!! It did cut his ear pretty bad. He had to have stitches. It will be a long time before I leave John Boy alone again for the weekend!!!

At the Emergency Room waiting to see the doctor.

His poor ear! I took this picture so he could see what it looked like.