On the road again....

As I sat here folding a basket of clothes, I decided to check my email tonight. It's a good thing I did because I would've missed more beautiful pictures of Pala. Special THANKS to Greg and Colleen for taking Pala a little doll and outfit from her Mommy and Daddy. We will most likely not ever see them again, but I'm prepared because I bought 3 of the dolls. :) They were soft and cute and.... only $1.50 each on clearance at KMart!

We are leaving first thing in the morning to begin the first leg of our journey to Iowa. We will be stopping in Cleveland, Ohio at the zoo for lunch and to stretch our legs and then head into Chicago to stay with my Uncle Chuck for a few days before hitting Des Moines, Iowa Wednesday afternoon for Treyton's OM competition. It's about 11 hours to Chicago so it'll be a long day for us. I still have a few things left to pack so I better pull myself away from staring at my Sweet PEA for now. Pray that we arrive safe and that Treyton's team has fun and does well. We'll try to post some pictures throughout our trip.

A treasure...

I have been stalking my mailbox for over a week now and it finally came today!

Hope you enjoy our first video of Pala as much as we have.

There isn't a whole lot to see but it is certainly a treasure to us!

Not a happy camper...

Well, today we received new pictures of Pala and they are heartbreaking. She is sooo sad looking and I can't do anything about it. The email stated that she had been woken up for her photo opp and had been crying pretty hard. One thing I can say is that she is just like her Mama... I am MISERABLE if woken up! Let me wake up on my own and give me a good 1/2 hour to function. I'm not a coffee drinker so there isn't much that helps this groucho in the morning except to steer clear. :)

How does that saying go again?

"Like Mother, like Daughter!"

Sweet PEA is 8 months today and the boys are keeping me busy!!!!

Pala is 8 months old today and ironically the boys are keeping me extremely busy!! Well, they always keep me busy but today I'm stretched a lot thinner than usual. Tonight Cooper has a baseball game, Austin has art work debuting in the Spring Art Show and Treyton has his OM spaghetti dinner that I'm supposed to work at. Wowzers! Some how I will manage to make it to all 3 events tonight and my 3 amigos will all be happy! I will try to post some pics tonight after we get home. Did I mention I have to find time somewhere in there to make a "dish to pass" for a luncheon tomorrow.... OK so the pics might have to wait until tomorrow evening... Oh, wait... we have baseball again! :) A mom's work is never done!!!

A little bit of everything...

I've been really bad about uploading my pictures but wanted to share some of them with everyone.

My very artistic son, Austin made this for Shad and I for Easter. I couldn't stop crying when he gave it to us. He asked if he could take custom orders to help raise money for the adoption. Bless his little heart!!



Pala's little Easter basket.

My sister-in-law and I had lunch a bit ago and she surprised me with a little outfit and Pala's first Easter Bunny. Jacque has been a huge help to me through this long process. She's even been gracious enough to pass on her girls' outgrown clothes and stroller. She is working on her 3rd adoption (Guatemala, Ethiopia, and now India) and we are both currently waiting on NOC.

This little doll is my new niece Elly that was born in March. She was celebrating her first Easter with her Gram Kay. I host Easter for my side of the family.

Thanks Aunt Peggy for the box of goodies for Pala.
Shad's Aunt Peggy sent us a box of goodies from Arizona.
It appears to be that all we are missing now... is Pala!!
I should probably get started on her room!!

Quick update on our Sweet PEA...

She is currently 13 lbs and 25" tall.
She gets on her hands and knees and tries to crawl.
She's doing great developmentally.

Thank you Lord for watching over her and keeping her safe.

It has been well over 100 degrees and extremely humid in Kolkata. Those dear Ayah's and babies must be miserable. Dillon was finally able to purchase some air conditioners for the orphanage. The middle of May will bring a new judge to the Kolkata courts which could mean delays as he familiarizes himself with the international adoption process. Please pray that he's a quick learner!! :)