Merry Christmas!

We hope your Christmas was filled with Christ and the magic of Christmas morning filled your home. We had a wonderful Christmas as we focused on our blessings, the gifts we have and were able to give and most of all the most perfect gift of all!

One Year Ago Today...

...our plane landed on US soil. It felt so good to be home and yet we all knew that a part of our heart would forever remain in Taiwan.
Its been one year since grandparents met their new granddaughter and aunts and uncles met a new neice. WOW- time flies!

Karlee's Gotcha Day Anniversary!

Today we celebrate one year of having Karlee in our family. We cannot believe how quickly the year has passed and how much she has changed. Above is the first photo of our family of four taken in Taichung last Dec. (sorry its so small) Just scroll on down and see pictures of her now! WOW!

It's Almost Christmas!

We saw Santa today! They were so excited. Karlee was not the least bit afraid- why should she be? She had her big sister and that man was giving out candy- she was there! After Kalie made hers and Karlee's few requests and Karlee got her candy cane and gave Santa a big DAY-DOO (translates thank-you) we were good to go. I admit I am a subjective mama but I must say-don't our girls look too cute in their matching Christmas outfits and all smiles??? God, thank you for these sisters. You continue to teach this mom so much through them.

Adoption Update

We are making some changes in our search for Kate. We have decided to move towards the "Waiting Child" lists looking for our daughter with a specific need. When I was born, I had VSD- a minor heart problem which healed on its own. Occasionally, surgery is required. This condition is considered a special need in China as they do their best to make sure the referrals given are truly as healthy as possible. Drew and I after much prayer and discussion believe that Kate is a waiting child with ventricular septal defect. We feel much peace pursuing this route and look forward to seeing her for the first time. Please remember us and Kate as we prepare for her arrival. Pray for us to know our daughter when we see her and for God to protect her until we get there!
Just wanted to let everyone know!