Adoption Awareness Month

November is Adoption Awareness Month and around this same time last year was when I was introduced to Reece's Rainbow.  They are hosting their Angel Tree event again now through December 31st.  I encourage you to visit, pray and donate to help these children find their families.  Just look at some of these cuties who are waiting for a family!

Don't you just wan't to kiss those cheeks?!
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The kid's had a blast last night at our church's Trunk or Treat:)

I'm loving this idea that Amy shared today and want to do the same.

1.  Today I am grateful for words of encouragement.


Today I received an unexpected email from my sweet friend who is in country to bring home her son.  Her encouraging words were exactly what I needed to hear today and for her to think of me while she's in another country in the process of bringing home her son meant so much.

Moving forward.

Oh my poor neglected blog:(  We're still here, we had our fingerprint appt. for immigration on Oct. 17th and it went incredibly smooth.  We were in and out in less than 30 minutes, so now we're just waiting for our golden ticket!  Slowly but surely we are moving steadily forward!  Please keep us in your prayers:)

We are also in the middle of construction on our kitchen.  Remember all that wood I showed you?  Well it is going up as I type this.  Here is just a little sneak peak.  I feel incredibly blessed to be given this gift in the midst of our adoption.  Even though the house is in a bit of chaos it has literally kept me sane as it has kept my mind off of how long it is taking to bring Sergey home.

Also in the midst of all this lovely, beautiful chaos we have been loving the change in the season and have been making some yummy treats!

I had a lot of fun baking with my girls, Prestin is not in the pic because he would rather eat them than make them:)  

Guest posting

Hey Everyone!  I'm guest posting over on my friend Natalie's blog today and sharing a little bit of my heart.  So come on over and say hi!

Cheese me Mom!

Isaac's sweet Mama, Jaime, is guest posting today over on Natalie's blog.  Every time I speak with Jaime it's like I'm listening to poetry and her writing is no different.  So go read her story today I know you will be encouraged.

Shabby Apple

Shabby Apple is celebrating Halloween with a special treat!  Save $10 off ALL BLACK AND ORANGE DRESSES  with code "TREAT' which also includes FREE SHIPPING!!  This promotion will run through October 31st.  This dress is my favorite!

Beautiful Stuff!

So I'm sure you all know the talented Chrissie Grace, but did you know that she also has the most giving heart?  She is doing an amazing giveaway on her blog to help Amy bring home her sweet Davis!  Look at all this stuff!!!

So run on over to Chrissie's blog and donate to Davis' fund,  any amount will get you entered into the drawing!

And if all that loot doesn't entice you to donate then head on over to Natalie's blog where Amy is sharing her heart in a guest post.  Seriously beautiful stuff people!