Well, we have been keeping busy or at least I have been trying to keep up with 3 kids. Really did not know that adding one more would make a huge difference. The boys enjoyed there fall break from school. I enjoyed it for about 3 days. Wow, is all I can say. I did not get anything I wanted to get done finished; you know with all my free time and all.
Anyway, now we are awaiting surgery for Brooklynn. She will go on Oct. 26th to Children's Hospital to have tubes put in her ears and her lip repaired. We are both anxious and excited for this to occur. She will have to spend the night at the hospital. We have bought new pajamas and slippers and tons of coloring books and books to read.
As far as adjusting to the family she is doing great! She is very curious about how things work. When she sees something new or hears something new she will say "What's that". It is too cute!! Recently she got mad at Davis and gave him a piece of her mind. I tried not to laugh and tried to correct her, but her facial expression was just to funny. Braxton has done a great job helping out and being a big brother. Davis is still getting used to his roll as a big brother and now being the middle child. The other night he just wanted me to hold him, so I did. I figured it would not be to much longer before he did not even want to be in the same room with me. I really enjoy hugging on my children. It reminds me of what a great gift from God they are!!!
Well, that is all for now. I will post to let everybody know how Brooklynn is doing after her surgery. I will have more pictures later!!! Davis wanted everybody to know that he is going to be a Ninja and Brooklynn is going to be a fairy princess for Halloween. Won't that make a pair. Braxton reports that he is too old to be trick or treating, but will gladly help his sister.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Brooklynn's Surgery
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Well, Brooklynn is adjusting well with her new family. I was going to upload some pictures, but wouldn't you know it my battery is dead. I guess I have taken to many pictures. So, you are just stuck with my narration, but I promise that I will upload pictures soon.
We got a good report at the International Adoption Clinic and will be going back for our next visit on October 3rd. Brooklynn will go to the Cleft Lip/Palate Clinic on October 4th to see what we will need to do as far as surgery. Although she has this she is not at all bothered by it. In fact she weighs a healthy 28 pounds. She will eat pretty much anything you put in front of her, with the exception of Chocolate and Cake. I think I need to have a talk with her. A girl needs her chocolate. The boys love there new sister and always want to carry her every where. She loves the attention and when we go and pick the boys up her little face just lights up with joy in seeing them. Five weeks ago we did not have this precious child and now that we do I can't remember a time when we did not have her. All those frustrations in waiting and paperwork just go away. I know that this child was created for a purpose and was given to our family by God. We thank Him and praise Him everyday for giving us this special gift of life who brightens a room with her beautiful smile.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Last night in Guangzhou and yes more pictures
Getting our picture made on the famous red couch. For those that don't know all the adopted children get their picture taken on this couch at the White Swan Hotel.
Brooklynn smiling again.
This is Rebecca and she loves her sunglasses.
Rebecca with her Mom and Dad. This is for all the AFCC, since you have been waiting so long to see this sweet little girl.
This is a picture with all the children that were in our group. This was taken when most of them were waking up from their naps. 
