Mei

Mei looks great!!! She is healthier & cuttier than we ever imagined!!! Her big sister & brothers couldn't wait to catch a glimps of her updated photos. Currently she is about 21lbs. She still has a beautiful toothless grin. She looks happy, healthy and well loved. Our next step is to obtain our visa and pack. I haven't started stressing that, maybe because I needed Christmas to be over.

Referral Update!!!!!

Christmas Joy

The best part of Christmas is watching the fun the kids have when opening their presents. Christmas eve always seems so magical. I love playing Santa outside the window, jingling bells and saying Ho, Ho, HO!!! The kids get so excited thinking Santa is so close!!!! I look forward to this Christmas and watching the joy in everyone's eyes. Even though Mei won't be with us, this year we will be able to celebrate Chinese New Year with her! We have all been practicing our dumpling making skills and other Chinese food favorites. Especially our little chef.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

Welcome back !!!

Welcome Back !!! Everyone is so excited she is back from school !!!! The kids have missed her sooo much!!!

Family Fun

Batman returns to the circus. Notice the bandaide? That's to cover the stitches. What an experience!

Daddy with his big guy! What a shot! We had alot of fun at the circus!!!

A little techno difficulties, so just turn your head sideways!!! First day of school. We are all excited!!!( Especially me.... maybe a little down time now?)

A favorite by the whole crew! Fun at Raggae Night, cocktails, music, dancing & friend!!!We needed an excuse to get out of our babthingsuites and put on our fancy flip flops! I think one of the kids even won a dance contest.

Our wild child rides the surf. Pretty impressive!

Batman is always on his mind!!! This was at the circus. Hot, very hot!

A little rest during a day of fun & shopping. We stoppped for lunch on our way to the circus.If only they could always get along this well.

The sand castle king. He is a Beach Boy at heart!

The summer won't be complete with out mentioning the Ranch! What fun! Next summer we will have one more to add to the gang! Mei! YEAH!!! I guess our dinning out experience just got a little messier!

All My Beautiful Children

All my children are different and beautiful in their own way. Biggest brother loves anything endangered, big sister loves ponies, little brother is a Batman nut and Mei loves to be held at night...so we hear! What mother could ask for anything more!

Stocking Stuffers

6 Stocking were hung from the banister with care in hopes that Mei Xin would soon be there! The children were all nustled snug in their beds, while thoughts of sugar plums danced in their heads...Christmas can't come early enough this year!!!

Preparing for Mei

Mei's Room is all ready! Now we are just waiting for Mei! Her crib is filled with gifts and stuff for the trip. Her big sister is so excitied to have a new "roomie"! In just a few weeks a little cutie will sleeping here!

Party Dress

Just one of many cute party dresses that big sister has passed onto her mei mei. I couldn't resist the shoes. It makes the outfit! I think this will be the "Coming Out " dress that Mei wears on her Red Couch photo shoot with her Gladney sisters.

Panda Bear Hugs

Sending Panda Bear Hugs to China!It seems like soooo long ago that the kids and I made this Build A Bear Panda for Mei. They all gave kisses and good wishes for the Panda's heart before we put it in and brought her to "life". We picked out her clothes & bows! Now panda baby waits in the crib to be loved & hugged! The kids made the panda for Mei as a coming home gift! They can't wait to give it to their new mei mei!

Our Little Chef!!!

Our little chef is whipping up a special little something for the party celebration that we are going to have when Mei arrives home! What a feast we will have!!!!

Santa Came Early!!!

Ho HO HO!!! Santa came early this year and we are so excited!!! I'm sure Mei will have a few special packages waiting for her from Santa when she arrives. Her big brothers and sister are decking the halls thinking of her.Today we sent in our official acceptance letter. Our agency will then send it to The CCAA for us. Big Stuff!!!!

Legend of The Red Thread

Chinese folklore says that there are invisible red threads that connect a newborn child's spirit to all the people who will be important in the child's life.
As the child grows, the threads shorten, drawing closer those people who are destined to be together.
The threads are said to never break or fray, binding families and friends forever.

The Lastest Scoop

Our cutie has personality. The latest that I can understand from her referral is that she's active, a deep sleeper and laughs aloud! Too cute! Mei is healthy, at 4 mths had no teeth and has been in foster care since she ws 1 day old. The kids were so excited today to see the first glimps of their new sister!

Daddy's picking up the paperwork!!

Daddy is picking up the referral papers right now in the city. I can't wait for him to get home so we can read all about Mei . I can hardly contain myself!!! If it is a true 6-8 weeks to travel- hopefully we'll be China Bound for Mei soon. What a great way to start the New Year!!! I'll update later when we know more!!!! Proud Mama

Mei's First Photos

Everyone is very excitied to hear the good news of Mei's referral! The process has started for Mei's trip home. She is a cutie!

The Stork Has Landed and Mei's Referral has arrived

Mei's referral has arrived!!!!!She has an April birthday!!! She's from Jiangxi Provience. We are so excited to share the excitement of our newest family member. We are a very happy & lucky family. Travel plans have't been made, but we anticipate the end of January to hug & kiss her!!!! Photos will follow soon!!!!