FIRST ENCOUNTER!!!!!!!!!

This is the VERY first time Josy saw Melee on the webcam. She was sooo excited!!! She was showing Melee her Panda and being so sweet to her. She is going to be a great BIG sister!!!!

Packed and Ready To Go!!!!

The moment has come at last! Darrell is packed and ready to leave for China. The small suitcase is his.....HEHEHE!!!! A girl needs A LOT......even if she is only 15 months old!!! Sophie Lou thinks she might go with him.

Melee Faith~ Daddy is on his way!!!!!

Josy's First Day of Kindergarten!!!

Josy and Mollee Josy, Stephen and Mollee

Mrs. Heather and Josy

What a big girl!!!!

Yearly China Reunion!

Pictures to come shortly! I forgot my camera and my dear friend is going to share hers with me. Stay tuned~~~!!!!

Look where I found Josy!!

You can image my surprise when I came in from the garden and found this:

Am I cute or what?

OK~Enough pictures mom!!!

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!!!!!