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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

A tradition continues

On Saturday we headed to the church BBQ at the church I grew up in. You can go to my post from last year to see what it means to me. I did want to put pics from the last three years ....my girl is getting so grown up!

June 2008

June 2007

June 2006 (the bottle wasn't hers)


I also had to switch my calendar today from June to July. Usually this means "yay, one month closer to our beach vacation!!" I have to admit today it was a little unsettling as it also means only 2 months left until that September 1st cut off! Please continue thinking of us as we try to remain hopeful that we will receive our referral in time. Many of you know this but our referral for Annslee came on September 1, 2005 so I am finding it hard to think of Sept. 1 as anything other than a day of celebration. I pray my optimism is rewarded : )

25 comments:

KelleyO said...

I pray that you will be rewarded.:)

Mer (Lulu's Mommy) said...

wow has it been a year already?

hoping for a referral for you guys

Lauren's Nana said...

I love the way she is looking at her daddy in the first picture, priceless!
I am also praying for your referral.

Anonymous said...

Oh I pray you will make it!! And Lala is so darling. Just darling as she could be.

Mia's Mommy said...

I want you to know that I HAVE been praying for you!!! I just know that God knows your heart, and He has a plan for your family.

I have a saying hung in a frame on my wall where you walk in the door. It read "We are a family, created in God's mind before the dawn of time." God knows what your completed family looks like. The hard place is in the waiting.

mommy24treasures said...

oh Laura I am praying you receive the referral your heart has waited so faithfully on.
What sweet memories of the bbq. Sweet little Annslee...

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

Annslee has grown so fast. I have really enjoyed watching her grow. I pray for you all the time...Hoping your referral comes soon : )

Anonymous said...

Love seeing the pictures from the last three years. Annslee just continues to grow more beautiful every day.

Laura, I so hope you receive your referral in the next two months. I'm crossing my fingers, toes and eyes for you!

Patricia said...

Annslee is such a big girl now!! Such dramatic changes in the past 3 years! That first photo is just beautiful!

Prayers continue for your referral!!

Keisha said...

Saying a prayer for you!
& hey, I'm sending your hubby some Bulldog Red colors!! TEE HEE!!!LOL!!
I love it!
Keisha

The Byrd's Nest said...

I remember this from last year! What a great time!

You know I am praying for you Laura.

Somewhere In The Sun said...

I love seeing her changes! She just gets more beautiful each year. I'm still praying for your referral.

~Lynn

Saint Louis Family Robinson said...

I'm all about keeping Sept 1st as a celebration date... so we are sending as many positive thoughts, good vibes, and prayers your way!

I love the three years of photos!!!

Cinnamon said...

I pray that it is as well. I am so hoping you hear good news soon.
BTW my new blog address is
http://www.nutmegmama.blogspot.com

KrisJ said...

She really has grown a ton even since I started following along which has been about a year! I continue to think of you and your family and pray that you do get a referral in time or something changes so that they cut off date gets extended.

Sherry said...

I keep thinking of you guys and I predict "The Call" happens on vacation! LOL! Do you have a "date-poll" going here cause I want in. Hehehe! I'll keep sending "agency call you guys pronto vibes!" somemore:)

Gwen Oatsvall said...

what a sweet look back ... those are some precious memories ...

insanemommy said...

My how your little peep has grown!! I love flash backs too!!!

my3 kids said...

Laura,

We continue to pray for your family and hope that September is a very happy month for you all. Kira was asking me the other day if more babies will find homes from Vietnam and I told her that I hoped lot's would before they close again. She was very sad to hear that Vietnam is closing yet again. She told me "it just isn't fair" Fingers and toes crossed that you get news before that time. Cute pictures of your sweetie and look how much she has changed!

Michelle R Photography said...

I am writing this with tears in my eyes after reading your touching story from '07. Thanks for sharing your special memories of your mother.

I'm praying for you, my friend.

Michelle said...

Such a sweet picture of Annslee and Daddy!! I remember your post from last year. Such a great tradition.
We are thinking of you!!

Kim, Jeff, Emily and Benjamin said...

I had not read your post from last year until today. It was very touching and what a wonderful tribute to your mom. All our love and hugs for these next few months as I know how you are wishing for them to turn out.

OH MY #6 said...

You got it my friend.

Love the pictures.

Lea
xo

Steffie B. said...

you'll make it girl....you have way to much energy for only one child! lol

Anonymous said...

You have a beautiful family! That date weighs heavily on me as well as some very dear friends of mine are holding their breath too. I do keep hearing more substantial reports that they really are trying to work this out between the US and VN. Let's hope they do! Fingers crossed!

 
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