Here are some new pics of Abbey and Alex. We are getting ready for a very fun and blessed Christmas. Abbey is in pre-school and she is learning to write her letters and numbers and is now doing a little bit of reading. She is also practicing for her Christmas concert with her pre-school. She is quite the singer! Alex is growing bigger and more handsome each day. His language skills are moving along wonderfully as he is talking more clearly each day. He is also in pre-school and is a great little helper for his teachers.
While we are very grateful for our abundant blessings, we are also very sad that Aimee is not here with us yet for Christmas. I had dreamed she would be with us by now and she would be experiencing her first Christmas this year. We are working on the new 1 800 immigration document that we need before we travel. It is a new set of paper work that is needed and it is a little complex, but our agency is helping us out with all the terminology. Our LOA acceptance document is on it's way back to China and we are praying for a quick TA. It is so different preparing for our third adoption trip to China. We are much more laid back about the details. We know now pretty much what to expect. It is also easier since we will spend all of our time in Guangzhou this time - where you can purchase anything you could possibly need. Also, since Aimee is 4 and not a baby, the travel gear for her is much simpler. On the other hand, we know that she could possibly face severe culture shock and grief as she leaves her home and nannies at the orphanage and becomes our daughter. Thankfully, several of our friends have adopted older children and they are guiding us with their experience and advice.
Thank you to all of our wonderful family and friends for the many blessings you bring to our lives.
Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!
While we are very grateful for our abundant blessings, we are also very sad that Aimee is not here with us yet for Christmas. I had dreamed she would be with us by now and she would be experiencing her first Christmas this year. We are working on the new 1 800 immigration document that we need before we travel. It is a new set of paper work that is needed and it is a little complex, but our agency is helping us out with all the terminology. Our LOA acceptance document is on it's way back to China and we are praying for a quick TA. It is so different preparing for our third adoption trip to China. We are much more laid back about the details. We know now pretty much what to expect. It is also easier since we will spend all of our time in Guangzhou this time - where you can purchase anything you could possibly need. Also, since Aimee is 4 and not a baby, the travel gear for her is much simpler. On the other hand, we know that she could possibly face severe culture shock and grief as she leaves her home and nannies at the orphanage and becomes our daughter. Thankfully, several of our friends have adopted older children and they are guiding us with their experience and advice.
Thank you to all of our wonderful family and friends for the many blessings you bring to our lives.
Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!
3 comments:
Wonderful pictures of your beautiful kids! I cannot wait to see all THREE of your children together. Soon, very soon!
Jill
Abbey and Alex are gorgeous! Thanks for posting new pics. I can see Aimee in there in my mind! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Hi guys! I'm just checking in to see if you have any TA news!! LOL, I'm getting so excited for you!
Jill
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