Keaton pretending to use a sword playing at the park!

Keaton having fun with his friend Noah at the park. They were pretending to have a sword fight with sticks they found. We also enjoyed a picnic after church. Very nice day!

Keaton's Dedication Sunday

We had a great family day to celebrate Keaton's Dedication at church. I am hoping a few more pics trickle in to add from the service. Family took a few , but the ones from the service itself may not have turned out since they were not to use the flash. Here is one from the church after the service. Keaton had to eat treats the whole time we were up there to keep him still and quiet. Little stinker! We had a luncheon to follow at our house with our family and friends. Keaton was his usual show off self causing a few laughs that afternoon. He has so much personality! We had a very fun Sunday!

Update on Kanah!

We sent a care package by the Red Thread earlier this month and due to the Chinese New Year there was a delay in sending the package and getting information since everyone in China took vacation time with family. I will share his care package picture and hope to have new pictures of Kanah soon! The orphanage staff are all getting back to work and busy catching up so I know they have more important priorities.We did find out Kanah has not had any lip or palate surgery, and is not yet walking or talking yet. This may just be because of nutritional delays due to no surgery intervention so far or just normal for this child since these activities vary form child to child. He turned 16 months old last Friday 2-11-11. Stay tuned and everyone pray his is safe and cared for while he waits to come home! We also need prayers that the CCAA (China Center of Adoption Affairs) will consider our request for bringing him home quickly! We are sending a letter from the doctors that reviewed his file to request a speedy travel to Kanah due to medical needs. FYI there are NO guarantees the letter will push things along at all , but it is worth a shot. Stay tuned!

Fun at the beach last week!

We enjoyed spending the weekend at the beach last week to celebrate Kevin & Dads birthday and our 7th Wedding Anniversary. Here are some cute pics from the weekend. Keaton enjoyed picking up shells and playing at the arcade. We are still waiting for some updated pics of Kanah to post soon. The Chinese New year delayed our care package and request by the Red Thread, but we are assured we should hear something soon. Kanah turned 16 months old 2-11-11. We can not wait to have him home with his forever family & play with his brother Keaton! Stay tuned.