The 2008 Olympics in China

How amazing to know that China where our little Madison will come from is all over the news for hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics. It's a privilige to know that one day we could tell little Madison that the country that saw her for the first time is being watched by the whole world tomorrow! We are so happy that everytime we turn on the TV we see a special either about the culture, politics and their amazing rise. Some of the specials not so positive and sometimes a little disturbing but nonetheless about China!!! we are learning so much these days that if it wasn't for the Olympics we'll probably be buying books and books about it.... Which brings me to this cute video about the Olympics I found in YouTube... I hope you enjoy it!

TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR US IN THIS LONG LONG JOURNEY... WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Our anniversary trip to Amelia Island May 2008

Then they were THREE...Welcome baby David Jordan....

To our friends Lisa and Brian BIG CONGRATULATIONS, on their new little angel David Jordan...who was born June 15th and became a Shislowski on June 20th, 2008... We are so happy for them!!! He's the most beautiful baby! I got to hold him and feed him and he's just so good.... May God bless him and watch over him always....Love you guys and we'll always be there for you whenever you need us... after all we are tia Heidy and tio Joey.... lol...

In Memory of Maria Chapman...

FELICITACIONES A NUESTRO SOBRINO WILLITO!!!!

FELICITACIONES A NUESTRO SOBRINO WILLITO DE BARCELONA, ESPANA. Hoy es un dia muy especial para nuestro Willito, hoy marca con una celebracion especial el final de su Secundaria!!! felicitaciones mi amor, nos haces muy orgullosos porque con tu esfuerzo y perseverancia haz llegado a la meta... sabemos que tienes un futuro brillante y esta en ti llegar a el!!! CONGRATULATIONS... from both of us... you make us very proud! today marks with a special party/celebration the end of your secondary studies.... we know how much effort and perserverance you made it happen!!

This video is for you!!!!

June 10, 2008 Referrals

UPDATE!!.... Referrals came up to Jan 20, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAPPY PARENTS....

According to the Rumor Queen there seems to be mostly referrals for from Jan 12 to Jan 20th and a couple for Jan 22nd.... Either way is great news compared to last months 3 days so YUPPI!! YEAH ! YEAH!!! Congratualtions to all these babies that finally found the red threat finding their forever families... what an amazing month...

As per the Rumor Queen.... it could mean 10 days of referrals up to Jan 22, 2006!!!!

June 6th, 2008
Three agencies have confirmed that they have something on the way, scheduled to deliver on Monday.
They do not know what is in the packages, but they all think there is a chance it is referrals.
If you are expecting a referral in this batch and want your blog listed on the Babies! post, go ahead and start listing them on this thread and I’ll start putting the post together. Be sure to give me both the name of the blog and the URL of the blog.

Rumor Queen today....

Rumors this morning are more of the same.
They are either matching, or they have matched but have not signed yet. (R2)
More agencies repeating the “more days than last month” thing. (R3)
It still looks like we can expect a cut off between the 16th and 22nd. (R2)
Sorry, but there doesn’t appears to be anything new.
THE WAITING GAME
I really feel for all those waiting who are just waiting and have nothing else but wait.. did I say they've been waiting for a long time? and could be next but then they might not!!! grrr this would drive me crazy... but BEST OF LUCK for those who are next... just "wait" a little longer...

Farewell to our friends Kristina, Mark and Olivia

WE are so missing you already!!! But we wish you all the best in the world in your new home and pretty soon you'll have so many friends that we hope you don't forget us. Here's a picture of one of our "farewells" get togethers... they kept getting more everytime!... love ya guys! GOOD LUCK AND COME BACK TO VISIT US SOON!!!

May FCC lunch

Not only was it our monthly lunch but it was the FCC official farewell to Kristina, Mark and Olivia, this picture is worth a thousand words and then some....

Congratulations Wilcox Family

More great news from our FCC group....today we heard more wonderful news, our friends Brenda, Mark, Shane and Kyle received the referral to their little girl! no pictures yet but the way Brenda describes her in her blog moved us.. she must indeed be an angel CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WILCOX FAMILY, we can't wait to follow them in their journey to little "Mae Li".

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH STEVE CHAPMAN AND HIS LOVING FAMILY

Our prayers and love are with you..... Rest in Peace little Maria.....

Great FCC news!!! the Isbar's got referral

Yeah!!! Ilyne and Rafael from our FCC group surprised us yesterday with the news of the referral of their beautiful boy "Benjamin".. he's gorgeous and will be 5 yrs. old soon... They should be traveling for Mother's day!!! yeah CONGRATULATIONS Ilyne and Rafael can't wait to read about your trip to your little boy....

HAPPY NEW YEAR - FELIZ ANO NUEVO 2008

We are so excited to start this New Year... we know this year will bring us closer to our Madison... so Madison if you are already here hold on tight! we will get you soon!!!

Love,

Mommy and Daddy!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!

Lyrics...

There's a little girl trembling on a cold December morn
Crying for momma's arms
At an orphanage just outside a little China town
Where the forgotten are
But half a world away I hang the stockings by the fire
And dream about the day when I can finally call you mine
It's Christmas time again but you're not home
Your family is here and yet you're somewhere else alone
And so tonight I pray that God will come and hold you in his arms
And tell you from my heart I wish you Merry Christmas
As I hang the tinsel on the tree and watch the twinkling lights
I'm warmed by the fire's glow
Outside the children tumble in a wonderland of white,
Make angels in the snow
But half a world away you try your best to fight the tears
And hope that heaven's angels come to carry you here

It's Christmas time again but you're not home
Your family is here and yet you're somewhere else alone
And so tonight I pray that God will come and hold you in his arms
And tell you from my heart I wish you Merry Christmas

Christmas is a time to celebrate the holy child
And we celebrate his perfect gift of love
He came to earth to give his life
And prepare a place for us
So we could have a home with him above
It's Christmas time again and now you're home
Your family is here so you will never be alone
So tonight before you go to sleep, I'll hold you in my arms
And I'll tell you from my heart,
I wish you Merry Christmas

To our Cyber Friends The Silvers - THANK YOU

Your thoughtfulness and care filled our hearts with emotion and love... Thank you so much for our gifts, you made our Xmas so much more special. Next year we could only hope we'll be able to hold our little angels in our arms forever and ever.....

Thank you to our dear not so Secret Buddy - Amy Darlington

Dear Amy, hope you had a wonderful holiday and wishing you the best in the New Year full of hope and good health... Thank you for your beautiful gifts, again you made our day and our Xmas with such thoughtfullness....

MERRY XMAS 2007

Hey Neville, can't get enough of the Captain uh????












We spent Xmas Eve with our friends The Nevilles (Steve, Alex and little Amber) and our friend the Garcias (Gaby, Carmen and Suzie)...





Here's is Amber in all her Princesses dresses.... Royalty is royalty..... Merry Xmas Amber, Suzie and Carmen

Happy little Santa Helpers.... Amber, Suzie and Carmen

If we could only put her on top of the tree....

Come on Mom!!! smile for Santa's camera!!!