Nanyang City S.W.I.

Nanyang City S.W.I.
Nanyang City S.W.I.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Happy Birthday Seth!!


Second Birthday in China









Today we celebrated Seth’s fourth Birthday Spiderman style. We had a wonderful day celebrating with friends and family. Seth could not wait to cut into his Spiderman cake.
I look back at pictures from his second birthday in China and cannot get over the change in him. How much he has changed in two years is amazing.
Seth, we wish you a very Happy Birthday filled with love and happiness today and always.

Friday, February 24, 2012

What a Difference a Day Makes




So much for the park today...

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Half Day From School + Warm Weather = Day at the Park







Today was the perfect day to go to the park. The weather could not have been any nicer, the kids had an awesome time. This gave them the opportunity to run around and get rid of all that cooped up energy. I was surprised how daring the little ones were, but I guess they just follow what the oldest one does. It was so nice to hear the laughter they all shared and the silliness. I am sure looking forward to taking them again.
I have not recalled a winter like this at all, don’t get me wrong I am not complaining. Though the kids are still hoping to get snow this winter to make a snowman. They only had the chance once this season and that was on Halloween. On our walk to the park we saw many flowers starting to sprout.. Tulips, English Blue Bells, Daffodils and some other flowers just emerging from the ground. I am so used to the yard covered in snow and not seeing a thing! So now seeing this I am so ready for Spring! It will be so nice to see leaves on the trees, birds singing in the morning ,flowers everywhere, green grass and seeing the kids all outside. Down side to this ALLERGIES start, guess one can’t ask for everything.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

LOA!!!!



This evening we received unbelievable news. Our agency emailed us stating we have our Letter of Acceptance (LOA). This is a HUGE step as China has now accepted and approved our application and all the paperwork that went along with it. We did not think we would have our approval this fast,so many other people have waited months to reach this step.
The next step for us is to get final approval through U.S. Immigration. Our agency feels we could travel in the next 12 to 15 weeks.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

We Have An Update!

WOW today we received an update on our son Brayden Tian Cai. The updated information states "Tian Cia is a very good listener and has an excellent appetite,when they call his name he will listen and come.Tian Cia loves to play with other children,laughs,claps his hands and sings.Tian Cia is very easy going." He has gained two pounds and grown one inch in the last three months. We are extremely greatful for the care he is receiving and know we will be together soon.

Happy Chinese New Year!!

Knowing we are so far yet so close.
Brayden hoping you have a very special and healthy New Year. Xin Nian Kaui Le!!
Wishing you Amanda & Seth a very happy,healthy New Year as well.


Sunday, January 1, 2012

We Have Our Log In Date !!!!

We were informed by our agency that our dossier has been logged in with China Center for Children's Welfare and Adoption, we received a Log In Date of December 28,2011. We have been told to expect our "LOA" Letter Of Acceptance within the next few weeks.This is a huge step that will allow us to obtain all of the required clearances through Immigration to bring Brayden home.