This Is Us: All Home

Saturday, February 25, 2012

All Home

We are now home and all of the chicks are in the nest.

Settled? Hmmm... Rested? Haha...

We have been super busy, totally against what we were supposed to do. I guess when you bring home an adopted child you are supposed to "cocoon" - stay home and bond with them. While we have been with her 24/7, she is already used to her car seat and has quit staring wide-eyed at her new, big world.

She has also been sick. She has a terrible cough that wakes her up all night long. She loves to sleep, but only in our arms. Jay can get her to sleep in her bed, but she and I do a LOT of snuggling. Right now, Jay and the older kids are gone and she is fast asleep in her bed. Glory to God, Hallelujah!! That's why I'm able to blog. But it may be the only blog for awhile because...

We are moving to a new house. We found a house that is the perfect size and location. Plus it has a great front and back yard for the kids to play in. In order to get to that house we have to pack. Who knows how on earth that is going to happen, but it will. ha

Here are some pictures of our family this first week home with Hadassah.

A welcome home gift of a monkey.

Finally, they get to hold her!

Olivia acting like a baby while the real baby watches on. Luckily this only lasted for a few minutes and she is now a proud big sister. Also, I have no idea why she is wearing her brother's shirt.

First family photo.

Josiah has been waiting for this moment.

Gifts from Hadassah.

Feeding their sister a bottle.

First time in her crib.

My favorite picture so far. (Thanks Tamra and Brea!)

Hadassah gets to meet Mum-Z. Photo shoot with our friend, Lissa.

First time to swing. First time to really play with Olivia.

11 comments:

Tammy2/25/12, 9:40 AM
Amy, she is beautiful. I love her big eyes :) Sweet picture of Haddasah with her brothers and sister.
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As We Are2/25/12, 10:38 AM
Love her face in your pics!! Perfect! Congrats on the new house!!
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Becky Dietz2/25/12, 5:15 PM
Did she love to swing??? She's pretty cute! And I'm so excited for you to get moved and SETTLED!!! I'm praying everyone is over the cough SOON!!! (Sorry.)
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Kim2/25/12, 5:58 PM
Oh how sweet these are! Can't wait to hold that girl! PLEASE tell me what we can do!!!!! I can come help pack or take the kids orvwhatever you need! Please let us help!:)
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Kara2/25/12, 6:57 PM
Wonderful update. Yay on a new bigger place,but boo on packing. She looks like she us adjusting well. Praying she continues to adjust and that she starts to rest well.
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Lindsey2/25/12, 7:14 PM
So sorry Hadassah has a cough! That's tough! I wish I could come help you with your packing, but I'm afraid me and my kiddos would probably add more chaos instead of help. I love your new house! It looks HUGE!
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Bret2/26/12, 10:15 PM
Oh welcome home! Hope life is adjusting smoothly for you all!
And I spy with my little eyes....something being loved! Warms my heart to see a blanket being loved! Mindy
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Kedra2/29/12, 12:06 PM
I just cry looking at all these pics. He is so good. Thank you God for this sweet baby and for her new sweet family.
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Adoption Process

*2-16-2012 - HOME
*2-12-2012 - She is in our arms forever!
*2-6-2012 - WE WERE CLEARED BY THE EMBASSY!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE GOING TO GET OUR DAUGHTER!!!!!!!!!!!
*2-2-2012 - The embassy contacted us to say that they are reviewing our case!! An unexpected surprise!
*2-1-2012 - New pictures of Hadassah. Her hair is so beautiful and she looks super happy.
*1-26-2012 - Submitted to the embassy.
*1-23-2012 - Received a dvd of Hadassah and watched her crawl and hold onto the couch by herself. She's growing and our hearts are aching to be with her.
*1-18-2012 - Hadassah was crawling by 1-11-2012.
*1-16-2012 - Found out Hadassah's birthday is April 10th.
*1-16-2012 - New pictures of Hadassah. She has two top teeth. Had them before 1-11-2012.
*1-11-2012 - One year since we applied with CCI.
*12-23-2011 - We passed court!!!!
*12-21-2011 - Update from Dereje, our power of attorney, stating that we should know in 2 days if we passed court.
*12-14-2011 - Said "goodbye" to Hadassah. The embassy needs to make some changes in this area. It just isn't right.
*12-13-2011 - Court date. We did not pass. We are still waiting on one document.
*12-12-2011 - Met Hadassah. What an incredible experience.
*12-9-2011 - On our way to Hadassah!!
*12-2-11 - We were told that Hadassah is eating baby food. We were also told that she is happy and smiles all of the time.
*11-27-2011 - Anne visited Hadassah and told us some sweet details about our beautiful baby.
*11-24-2011 - And yet another picture of Hadassah. The email from our agency director said, "Happy Thanksgiving Mom" Love it!
*11-20-2011 - More pictures of Hadassah. She now has her 2 bottom teeth and has changed so much.
*11-6-2011 - New pictures of Hadassah from friends who went to visit their son. She has hair now!!
*11-1-2011 - Hadassah weighs 16 lbs 5 oz today. And wears 6 month size clothes.
*10-31-2011 - Booked flights to go and meet our baby girl!!
*10-28-2011 - Booked a room at Grace Guest House for 3 days and 2 nights.
*10-25-2011 - Court date set for December 13th.
*10-12-2011 - Received a video of Hadassah. Wow! She is beautiful and smiles so much.
*10-6-2011 - Spoke with our international doctor and she confirmed that Hadassah is on track for a baby at about 7 months old. But we are told that she is most likely 4 1/2 months old. She'll fit in with our solid-framed family.
*10-1-2011 - Skyped with Hadassah and got it on video.
*9-30-2011 - Our case was submitted to court.
*9-29-2011 - Found out that we lost our first referral, but we were given pictures of another beautiful little girl with the longest eyelashes!
*8-20-2011 - Opened an email to read that we have a possible referral of a beautiful 6 month old little girl
*7-20-2011 - I171H in the mail, notarized, and sent off!
*6-2-2011 - Fingerprint appointment
*5-24-2011 - #3 on the waiting list for a referral
*5-23-2011 - Received letter for fingerprint appointment of June 2nd. (huge timeline praise!)
*5-6-2011 - I-1600a sent off
*5-1-2011 - #5 on the waiting list for a referral
*3-11-2011 - Dossier sent off to Washington (Jay's Birthday)
*3-9-2011 - Received a new home study (notarized this time :))
*3-4-2011 - MOWA stated that they would be making great cut-backs
*3-4-2011 - #9 on the Waiting list for a Referral
*2-25-2011 - Dossier Authenticated by the State of Florida
*2-21-2011 - Home Study approved
*2-5-2011 - Home Study
*1-11-2011 - Applied with CCI