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2-4-6 We love birthdays! When we saw Naika’s birthday, we knew she would fit right in. I cannot even imagine the birthday celebrations we will have in 2013! 3-5-7    

Less than two weeks my precious daughter!  Mama misses you oh so much.

I received this picture in an email today. Better late than never. I’m getting good at waiting. Thanks Angie! Last year on Mothers’s Day, we shared about Naika with our family. I had received an email with Naika’s picture and … Continue reading →

In March, Amara, Grandma Carol and I were able to travel on the family bonding trip and visit Naika.  We had such an amazing time bonding with Naika as a family.  It was truly perfect. Amara slept with Naika and … Continue reading →

Tuesday night for dinner, I finally made Haitian rice and beans.  I fully admit my version did not compare to the rice and beans we were served at the orphanage during our October trip, or even the hotel’s rice and … Continue reading →

On the last night of the January family bonding trip, all the families had a meeting.  During this meeting, Angie, the orphanage’s missionary, explained that the orphanage attempted to take photos of the children every month.  This statement sparked my … Continue reading →

On Monday we received an email from our social worker to confirm that we are in IBESR!!! Praise God! We knew there was a chance that our paperwork would be submitted to IBESR last Friday, February 17th.  We decided not … Continue reading →

40 more days my decisive little one!

Our little Naika is growing up. Yesterday, we received an email from the missionary at Maison via our social worker stating that Naika would be moving up to the Baby 2 Room.  This room has mostly toddler aged children, probably … Continue reading →