more Ellie photos...

Beautiful Ellie Pei-Hua....

Hi grandmas.... check out those "chewy" cheeks--- more pictures tomorrow & updated info this evening.

Our child has been chosen...

We (I) received a phone call yesterday morning from our caseworker that we received a referral of baby girl from Taiwan!  We have been very blessed this month with a lot of activity, and when we received that call yesterday - we just knew where our hearts has been for year now.  It was amazing to follow God's direction and have a wonderful peaceful feeling inside-  and after 12 years struggling to become parents, came to a stand still yesterday..... it brings tears to me every time I think about our journey, our love for each other-- and how we were tested (oh, we so were tested).  We joke that we're going to be living our 2nd part of our life when she comes home... oh, do we need to to write a book on the 1st part of our life!    And then get a gig on Oprah!

Ok.. details!   We do not have a picture(s) yet, but we're praying for next week.  She will be 2 months old on Sunday.  She was born on Feb 5th.  Brian's birthday is Feb 2nd, so he thinks that's cool they will be sharing close birthdays together, but I think someone is going to hog all the attention for many years!   We're praying for court completion within 3 to 4 months, then we will travel to bring her home.  She will be our daughter before we leave the US!!!  I will post a layout on how the court proceeds goes,  I pray it goes quick!   I'm a in fog of disbelieve I'm going to be a mommy very soon!  I can't wait to have my Ellie in my arms..

Blog where have you been....

I'm so far behind with our blog! So, I will be quickly putting together the last few months!


However, as of January 7th, we have been waiting for a referral for 7 months.....Keep praying for us.....We can feel your prayers! Thank you!!!

"Brian running his first marathon...lost picture in camera was recovered"

"The girls were ready for some football....or was that treats they were ready for"

Mom...this one is for you :-)

I hope this eases your blog withdrawals...... love you :-)

Fall is here....

This is our favorite time of the year. We did not get a chance to go to the mountains this year, but we went to Washington instead. Brian ran the Marine marathon in 4:16!!!! Brian 1st Marathon but not his last!! He ran for Love without Boundaries charity to help to two children in foster care in China. I'm so very proud of him! Washington monuments...

Of course, I can't leave out my fall babies out...they love playing in the leaves! We're having a beautiful fall this year, the leaves & weather are gorgeous! I wish we could of made it to the mountains, maybe Thanksgiving we can drive upto the mountains with the dogs for the day.

Harvest moon...

It's so wonderful to start you're day out to something SO beautiful that God has created...