Waiting........

Things continue to progress here as anticipated. Last week we received our NVC (National Visa Center) letter which acknowledged our clearance to the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou. Our travel approval should arrive in approximately 4-5 weeks, then we would travel to China approx 3 -5 weeks after that. All in all, things are going as planned. Thank you for your prayers! Until we travel, we continue to organize and NEST!

One funny thing we have noticed around home is how the cats have gotten used to Zach. He can now get up on the bed and sit next to them without having them hiss, run and hide! He can even pet both of them. That's major progress! When we first came home with Zach, they basically lived under the bed. What they don't realize is that they will probably be spending a lot of time under the bed again soon!

The cool thing about this adoption process is how we can rest assured that God's going before us taking care of Mason as well as taking care of all the details. Check this out: Psalms 139: 2-7

You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.  You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD. You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand!  I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! 

Isn't it cool that he will see us when we travel??!! Or that He goes before us? We as humans have a hard time comprehending what that means. But isn't it so reassuring??

Four & A Cake

The Big Brother is now 4 1/2. Or as Zach would say it--Four and A Cake. Who knows where he got that one! He still likes trains, but has also taken interest in other things. He's fascinated with maps and probably knows more state capitols than momma! He also has been interested in the planets. He'd like to ride in a rocket into space one day, but doesn't want to go to Saturn--he might fall off its ring!!!

Here's a shot of one other thing he's been fascinated with. Take a look....can you guess who he is??? Keep guessing......ok, if you can't figure it out, scroll down....

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY!!!!!!!