It has been quite sometime since we have posted to our blog. Since Gotcha Day, we had our Guizhou, China reunion; sold our previous home; moved in with family for 5 weeks; was a part of a couple of very dear friends' weddings; purchased a new home; moved in; had Thanksgiving; my father was married this past weekend!! Whew, now you all know why I'm so behind with our blog :o)
The reunion was wonderful and is was so nice seeing the families that were able to attend. Emma's adoptions sisters have all grown up so much & there is even a little brother in the group! We missed all those families who could not attend, but hopefully will see them in TN in 2012!
Emma is growing like a weed! I cannot believe how quickly time goes by, but I pray we continue to savor each and every moment with our Emma. We are able to understand everything she says and she speaks entire paragraphs now. She enjoys story time with Mommy & Daddy and whoever else is willing to sit and tell her a "Once Upon A Time In A Far, Far Away Land" story. She loves to go hiking and is more steady on her feet then me!
I was out shopping all by myself (that never happens anymore!) last night and found myself crying in the book aisle at Target as I reminisced about the greatest gift the Lord has ever given me (besides Brian) - being Emma's mommy. It was overwhelming to think that 2 years ago, we were asking God to allow us to see our daughter's face and now it's been 1 1/2 years since God brought us all together and it was too much for this mommy, so the tears came :o)
We love our little Emma Bear so much and are so excited to share our 2nd Christmas with her! We pray for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!!
Can't wait to see you tomorrow! ;)
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