The Making of our Princess

Well we had to do it. What would a trip to Disney World be without transforming our little girl into a princess. As you can see Amanda had a great time. We had kept this a secret from her, so the look on her face when we walked into the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique was priceless. I must say Seth was a real trooper as his sister was being transformed.Cinderella paraded around Disney the entire day even though the temperature was pushing 100.Every where we went people would wave and say "Hi princess." Amanda was sure in her glory.

Our First Day at Disney

Just as walking into Disney a year ago with Amanda,Seth was grinning from ear to ear.As soon as Seth saw Cinderella's castle he started screaming "Amanda,Amanda there is your castle!" Last year when we were in Disney,Hong Kong we thought it was smaller.After walking around here for a couple of hours it seem's comparable in size.Amanda is very excited to meet the princesses again and all Seth wants to do is see Buzz Lightyear and Woody!The weather could not be nicer and we are ready to go.

On Our Way!!

On our way for an exciting two week vacation in sunny Florida!!

Home Study Finished

We met with our social worker last week and completed our home study for Brayden,also finished Seth's one year post placement report.WOW still can't believe Seth has been with us for a year!! We really got lucky with our social worker she is very accommodating and has really helped us over the past several years with our other two adoptions. Thank you Mrs "M"
Now we wait to get a copy of the home study, so we can start our immigration paper chase. Things are moving along and time will have to be our friend.We still feel we have about a ten month wait,seems like a very long wait but when you think we were still in China this time last year, time really fly's bye.


What the "paper chase" feels like

One Year Ago...

It was one year ago today,that we were sitting in that government building in Henan China waiting so patiently,we had come so far over that six year period and we were almost there.I remember the official women telling Rita our guide that "they were running a little late and should be here shortly". I remember that sinking feeling of every second, feeling like minutes and every minute, feeling like hours and every hour, feeling like days. Then you were here,our little guy, we waited six years for was walking in, holding his teachers hand. I thought
WOW he's walking!!
Our six years of waiting patiently had come to an end our son was here.As we drove away, you were already calling us Mama and Baba "father" and your sister "anda". I can't believe its been a year, really where does the time go?
In a million years I could not have thought it possible that "to the day" we would be meeting with our social worker, updating our home study for another child.Seth you have a never ending smile on your face, in good and in bad, you are always smiling.May you find the courage and strength to overcome any obstacle that comes your way.You have brought great joy to us.
Always remember that Mama, Baba & "anda" love you...

Happy First Birthday Brayden Tian Cai

Although you are on the other side of the world we are wishing you a WONDERFUL first birthday with your caring foster family. Just know we can't wait to celebrate this special day together!!
Sending all our love to you.

Happy Fourth of July!!

We had a really nice Holiday, lets hope next year will be even brighter with Brayden here!