New picture!!!

So we got a new picture of the little Prince today! He looks like he has gained a lot of weight!!! He is short and chubby! I love it! He has the fattest little feet. We are in love with him. We think he just may have hung the moon! It was bitter sweet because I was soooo happy to get his pics but it made me want to get him even more!!!

The kids and I have been keeping busy. I have been eating, eating and then eating!:( I am not feeling too great about myself right now! We have been swimming, tutoring, crafting and playing at the playground! I can't believe it is already July! I feel like I need Target break by MYSELF!!! That is my therapy!!!

I'm going to give you a little taste of his yumminess! Check out those feet!

Lab Reports for my boy!

We got some lab results from Ade the other day. I sent them in to the dr. and he said everything looks good but he is a little anemic. He said when we get him to feed him lots of meat! The dr. was not concerned though. I am so happy he is a healthy little guy. I'm glad I called the dr. and didn't try to figure it out on my own because according to my internet research, he had allergies and a parasite!:) I'll leave the reading of the results to my dr. from now on!

Joe and I just celebrated our 11 year Anniversary! It was a lot of fun. We spent the night on the Plaza and I slept in until 10 today!!! I was so excited. The kids had a great time without us. Thank the Lord for Jordan. We got to stay all night because she was willing to keep the kids.

That's about all for now. Have a great day!

Some answers!

Well we got some answers today. So basically it is just a waiting game. I'm guessing we won't be bringing our baby home until the fall. I don't want to go in to details because it is Ade's story and it's his to tell if he choses to! But at least we got some answers and things are making more sense. Please pray for a MIRACLE from God and that we would be able to bring him home sooner than we think!

Rescheduled AGAIN!!!

We have been rescheduled until the 5th of July! I really don't know what to think. Is God telling us NO is He shutting the door? This is too much for me, I don't know if I can do it anymore!

Could 6 be the lucky #?

Just got word that our court case got postponed until tomorrow! This will be #6 for us! Please pray that we will pass tomorrow! This is getting funny! I'm OK this time, I really wasn't expecting to pass this time! Maybe tomorrow will be the day!

Some things just don't go as planned!(Most things in my life these days!)

Ok so today was Joe's 40th birthday and Ade's 1st birthday, so I planned a pool party at my in-laws house to celebrate it. I had some special things planned and really tried to make Joe feel special. I hired a caterer, got decorations had everyone write 40 things they loved about him, because he is 40! I also wanted to document that we did celebrate Ade's 1st birthday even though he was not with us! So let me just give you a run down of the day!

OF COURSE IT WOULD RAIN AND THUNDERSTORM HORRIBLY BECAUSE I PLANNED THE PARTY!!! Do you ever feel like if something crazy is going to happen to someone that it will happen to you. I am the "freaky friend"! Hence meningitis, cancer, crazy pregnancies and 5 COURT DATES!!! Just to name a few!

There was a horrible storm so the party got moved to our house, which was a mess, then cancelled and then it was back on! We got all the food and all the people came. The food was delicious and Joe had a great time eating and opening his presents. It was then time to give Joe his lists of 40 things, people forgot said that they were never emailed, blah blah blah!!! But they WERE told about it and there were some that did the list. And I think it meant a lot to him.

We moved on to doing the 40 candles on Joe's cake and 1 on Ade's. Joe's cake was LIT UP for sure. My mom made him a homemade carrot cake and it was delicious! Somehow we ended up with 3 cakes! After the cake was all done we opened up presents and Aunt Denise and Uncle Sheldon got Ade some really sweet gifts! Thank you guys! You guys are awesome! We got him a 4 wheeler and a phone! I hope he will love it someday! After all was done at the house the storm had stopped and we headed over to swim at Grammy and Grandpa's it was a mess due to the storm but we all worked together and got it cleaned up quickly! We had a great time swimming and Maya was jumping off of the dive by herself and swimming to the ladder! We were so proud of her! No floaties!!!

We came home had dinner and Joe and I had a tiff! I feel stressed and sad. I hope I didn't ruin his birthday!

So how is it celebrating your sons birthday when he is miles away? Sad, irritating, happy, a little depressing and full of wonder. Wondering what he is doing today, if the orphanage did anything for him today. If he is happy. If he is getting enough love. I feel like this is taking a bigger toll on me than I had thought it was. I'm out of emotions for today, but I'll leave you with some pics from the party! Thank you all for coming and helping us celebrate Joe and Ade!

Missing my baby!

How is it that you can "miss" someone so much whom you haven't even met? That is how I am feeling this week. Our little baby boy will be 1 on Saturday. The same day as his daddy! Joe will be 40! I am having a small party for Joe and Ade. I am really kind of sad this week. I knew I probably wouldn't get to hold him and be with him on his 1st birthday so I was prepared, but it still really hurts!

I was thinking about him a lot this week and my heart was breaking at the thought of him being in an orphanage and not getting picked up when he cries every time or just not having a "mommy" to meet his EVERY need! I know the nannies at the orphanage are awesome, but they aren't his mommy! I will hold him whenever he wants me to! He has a daddy and 2 sisters and a brother whom I'm sure will meet his EVERY need and then some! I can't wait to have my little Ethiopian Prince home with me!

We have another court date on Monday, but I'm pretty sure it will get postponed again due to the MOWA being out of the office all this week. And we are waiting for a written statement from them. But God is bigger than that and He can make it happen. And if He doesn't, I just need to rest in his goodness and His timing!

Happy Birthday week baby boy! Mommy loves and misses you soooooo much!