We're going to CHINA!!!!!

Anthony spoke to our agency today and they said our Ta is in the air!!!! We should have it tomorrow or Friday. They have a group leaving on March 12th, we will be included in that group!!!! If everything goes as planned, we will leave the 12th and return on the 26th! We are beyond excited!

Remember, this is the site we will use while we are in China!

Still waiting for travel approval!!

I don't know how much longer I can wait on travel approval!! My agency has said we could leave at anytime in March with us hoping it is around the first of the month. I have spent this past week finalizing last minute paperwork for our agency and getting everything ready to travel.
There has been many people with our same LOA that are receiving their travel approval this week...... I'm sure ours will come Monday or Tuesday!!!!!!!! Please say a little prayer!

Waiting for TA!!!

Audrey's SWI

We are currently waiting for our Ta (travel approval) to arrive at our agency. Once our agency has this in hand, they can make our consulate appt. and we'll be on our way to our daughter. We are very excited for this final paper to come.

Happy Valentine's Day!

These are the beautiful roses, (white is my favorite) I received on Valentines Day from Anthony, along with hand made cards from both boys and LOTS of Chocolate followed by a nice quiet family dinner!!!

On another note, I have finally gone to the doctor today and I have pneumonia! I have been pretty sick all week and Anthony has been treating me, but I had to get an x-ray and 3 shots today, blood drawn and YES they all hurt!!! ! The chocolate will come in handy tonight. ;)

China Angels New Year Celebration 2008

A few party favors from CNY

Mom and dad
The start of the Chinese parade

David Clapp did a wonderful job leading it!!!

Ryan and Peyton are pros with the dragon hats... lol

Our dinner was catered by The Shanghai Restaurant

The Love Tree

Miss Jada adding her Red Envelope, so cute!!!

Hilliary, Abbey Grace and Kealee

Last Saturday night we celebrated Chinese New Year with "Our China Angels" group! This is an annual event and we also meet once a month for dinner and activities. We cannot wait until Audrey is home to attend these events and play with all the children!

Each year there is a Love Tree Ceremony. Parents and children are given red envelopes to hang on the tree with a donation inside. All proceeds from the Love Tree go directly to help support children growing up in Chinese orphanages, it’s called the Look Project. This year a total of $6,177.00 was raised including a matched donation.

Getting ready for Chinese New Year!

Ryan and Jada

Ryan and Peyton dressed as a the dragon

Some treasures from a dear friend!

Audreys very special blanket.... (thank you) ;) The stitch work is amazing.

This dress has a little one to match her.

I LOVE, LOVE LOVE, this bag!!! enough said!

Many naps will be taken on this soft pillow, (maybe by mommy).


This little lovey is being put in Audrey's suite case today.

I wish she had this scarf now, with all the bad weather in China, I am worried about her being warm enough. :(


I have a very dear friend, Robin who is sewing her way to her daughter, Mia Hope. Robin is working and making beautiful dresses, blankets, bags and lots more to help fund their adoption of Mia . Please take a minute and stop by here to see all her beautiful creations. I am posting a few of my favorites that I have bought and I can't wait to see Audrey enjoy each one.

* Robin, thank you for the special gifts you added, they really touched my heart and I can't wait to read the book to her.




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