Such beautiful little girls! You are starting out again on a wonderful journey with these 2 precious children.....who are going to have a wonderful forever family!
oh gosh I wish you were coming home to Tennessee instead of Utah-these precious two seems amazing. I am so excited for you and hanging on to the next blog post. I know you are tired but thanks for updating! Sending you prayers and love while you all adjust!
Wow, oh wow!! Such beautiful children joining a beautiful family! Well, they really belonged to you long ago, didn't they? Now it's just official.:) I can't wait until we can remember our lives before earth - maybe you knew at some point that even though oceans would separate you, once you came down to earth, you'd find each other through an incredible journey. Good luck with the next several days in China, and we'll keep praying for you!
Christi - I think I told you this last time you were in China, but you really are GLOWING!! You've got the new mother glow again! (And, by the way, you look really young!) :)
Congrats on being a mama and baba yet again! We remember the relief (for lack of a better word) we felt when we were 'officially' the mom and dad on our trips!
And the girls - wow - in the pictures there is just such a feeling that I just don't have the words for - and I got the foot wave thing in the picture from Sophi! And the way that Lexi is looking at her doll - just the expression - dang I just don't have the words!
We just couldn't be any happier for you guys - we're just glowing!!
PS - could you send me you mom's e-mail address (aussie@ fuse. net) or ask her to give me a call next time you are skyping her way? Want to make sure things are going well too! And maybe you could change planes in Cincy with a layover or something? ;)
When we fell in love 24 years ago, we started down a path that has been challenging, exhausting, and breathtakingly beautiful. Here we chronicle the blessings and stressings of parenting some pretty amazing children. We think they're the perfect travel companions as we look forward to the next fork in the road. Welcome to our journey.
Our oldest by birth, he's the voracious reader, BYU fan, spiritual giant, sports nut, 4.0 student, huge-hearted ray of sunshine!
Parker Matthew--22
The red-headed social butterfly, he's our all-star athlete, top student, outdoor-loving, spunky second-born, with a heart of pure gold!
Jessica Anne "Jesi"--19
Our little princess with the big smile, Jesi loves fashion, friends, hanging with her siblings, and vacations. She sparkles!
Jacob Michael-- 6/8/2004
Little one of heavenly birth, born too soon to bloom on earth. You have taught us so much--we love you, Jacob!
Emily Anne "Emmy"--9/28/2005
Emily's exquisite little hands and feet have left their mark in this world. Her body was tiny, but her spirit enormous. We miss her!
Elizabeth Mei "Elli"--18
Elli's world may be dark, but she's the light of our lives! Lover of music, chocolate, and new toys, she fights a courageous battle with autism while bringing joy to all who know her!!
Gracelin Kate "Graci"--24
Showing true grace throughout her battles with heart disease and pulmonary hypertension, our Gracester is loved by everyone! She's smart, gorgeous, friendly, and has faith to move mountains!
Alexander Philip "Xander"--18
With a spunk and smile that could outmatch anyone's, our Xander has not let Cloves Syndrome get the best of him. He's a talented chef, a caring friend to MANY, our best helper, and is full of teenage humor.
Alexis Li "Lexi"--18
Meet the friendliest girl on the planet! Blind from birth, Lexi amazes all of us with her braille skills, determination, talents, but mosly by the way she spends her days SMILING. She is an angel in every way. We are thrilled to have our darling daughter home six years from China!!
Sophia Breanne "Sophi"--14
Her eyes called out to us from half-way around the world. Little Sophi is growing up and we would do anything to freeze her in time! She's beautiful, smart, and coy and can do amazing things with her toes! She has inspired people all around the world and we can't believe she is ours. Sophi = perfection.
Calais Rose "Cali"--22
Charming Cali joined our family in December of 2012. This girl is beautiful both inside and out. Born with spina bifida, Cali is confined to a wheelchair, but that does not keep her from enjoying life to the fullest. She is smart, opinionated, strong, and lovely in every way. She is a light in our family and a magnet for handsome young men!
Conner Allen-- 22
Meet our newest addition! Home nine years from China, Conner makes us wonder what we ever did without him. Blind from birth, he will blow you away with his incredible talent on the piano. He is sweet, witty, girl-crazy, kind and finally, OURS! We love you, Conner!
The Dog
Baxter-- 3 years
She begged and pleaded and wrote letter after letter telling us why she NEEDED a dog, and Sophi finally got her wish! Meet Baxter, the cutest mini-audssiedoodle on the planet.
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Such sweet sisters. We need to talk to you at some point! Are you checking email?
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens...I just want to kiss that little baby that's just out of the bath!
ReplyDeleteLove to you all!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful little girls! You are starting out again on a wonderful journey with these 2 precious children.....who are going to have a wonderful forever family!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh I wish you were coming home to Tennessee instead of Utah-these precious two seems amazing. I am so excited for you and hanging on to the next blog post. I know you are tired but thanks for updating! Sending you prayers and love while you all adjust!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely girls! It sounds like they're both ding great. That bathroom story from yesterday seriously is the worst I've ever heard!
ReplyDeleteHoping for continued good luck (except for the potty thing. That wasn't lucky!)
Eileen
Wow, oh wow!! Such beautiful children joining a beautiful family! Well, they really belonged to you long ago, didn't they? Now it's just official.:) I can't wait until we can remember our lives before earth - maybe you knew at some point that even though oceans would separate you, once you came down to earth, you'd find each other through an incredible journey.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the next several days in China, and we'll keep praying for you!
Christi -
ReplyDeleteI think I told you this last time you were in China, but you really are GLOWING!! You've got the new mother glow again! (And, by the way, you look really young!) :)
Oops - that last post was from me. I didn't mean to be anonymous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a mama and baba yet again! We remember the relief (for lack of a better word) we felt when we were 'officially' the mom and dad on our trips!
ReplyDeleteAnd the girls - wow - in the pictures there is just such a feeling that I just don't have the words for - and I got the foot wave thing in the picture from Sophi! And the way that Lexi is looking at her doll - just the expression - dang I just don't have the words!
We just couldn't be any happier for you guys - we're just glowing!!
PS - could you send me you mom's e-mail address (aussie@ fuse. net) or ask her to give me a call next time you are skyping her way? Want to make sure things are going well too! And maybe you could change planes in Cincy with a layover or something? ;)
love and hugs to all you guys -
aus and co.