Cherish each Day

Adoption is not for the faint of heart.  December has come and gone.  It was such a busy month filled with lots of fun events and friends.  But even though we had a wonderful Christmas I was missing Ivy so much.  I was wondering what Ivy was doing and when will we get to travel to get her.  I found myself cooking in the kitchen most of the day on Christmas.  Which was fine with me, because I think if I had slowed down for a minute I would have come apart.  I miss my sweet baby. I'm in love with a child I haven't yet met...

  Instead of wishing these days away, I am choosing to cherish each day and what it will bring.  These sweet boys bring so much JOY into my life everyday from sunrise to sunset.

Christmas Tree Farm

Merry Go Round Bass Pro

Cruising in his new ride (Thanks BAMOM consignment sale!)

Today marks day 61 of our LOA wait.

Wait for the LORD: be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14

I leave you with some sweet facts about Ivy:

• She is 2 yrs old
• She weights 23lbs and 80 cm tall
• She has 16 teeth
• She is not a picky eater.  She loves snacks.( sounds like her mom)
• She likes toys and is a happy child
• She plays well with other children and likes books.

Usborne Books Fundraiser

Usborn Books makes the best Christmas presents!  They have everything from bath books, board books, phonetic readers, non-fiction, middle school fiction, and even homeschool resources.  They also offer great novelty items such as sticker books,  flashcards, and jigsaw puzzle books!  You are sure to find the perfect books for the little learners in your life!  Usborne Books help encourage a love for reading for all ages!

  Order with the following link for our adoption to get credit for the fundraiser.  All orders need to be in before DECEMBER 16th!

www.myusbornereader.com/37076

Noonday Trunk Show Fundraiser

Noonday believes every child belongs in a family.  Noonday advocates for the orphan by providing jobs in high risk orphan areas.  They create a fair trade marketplace for the artisans, so you can use your purchasing power to create change in the world.

Each purchase will also help us fund our adoption and bring Ivy home!

1. Go to http://www.aliciahale.noondaycollection.com/

2. Fill your basket with all your favorite life- changing fair trade items

3. At check out select Alicia Hale as your ambassador

4. Type Heidi Setchel in the trunk show box

Voila!  Thank you for supporting Noonday artisans around the world and blessing Ivy's adoption!