Happy New Years...

Wishing you all a safe and happy New Years!

2nd Referral Batch for December...

Congratulations to all those families who are finally seeing their children's faces. What an awesome way to end 2008. Wishing you safe travels and a wonderful "gotcha" days!

The CCAA has finished referring children for those logged-in between 2/24 -2/28. This batch finally closes out February 2006. We are finally moving on to March and since it's a large month can only hope that it doesn't take all of 2009 to get through.

Congratulations Dave and Jeni...

Our good friends Dave and Jeni got engaged this past weekend. We are so excited and happy for them. Congratulations guys, we love you!

Christmas Wishes to Our Soldiers...

A Soldier's Christmas

As Christmas falls near,
With the stars shining bright
A young soldier keeps walking...
First left, then right.

He's serving his country
With a heart full of pride
On foreign land he's fighting
And this Christmas he’ll reside.

In good times and bad
He’ll always stand tall
He shows his best
And gives it his all.

Like so many others
He’s there for a cause,
And as a true soldier,
Never will he pause.

He's tried and true
And tempered like steel
Born of American spirit;
Born with American will.

Without his sacrifice
The cause would be lost
But the soldier carries onward
No matter the cost.

So I'll look to him with honor
And thankful with prayers.
For the freedom I have
Is because this soldier cares.

Though it's now Christmas
And he's not here with me
His safe return I pray for
To the Land of the Free.

~ Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Wherever you are serving, near or far, our heartfelt gratitude goes out to you. Your honor, courage, and sacrifice are not forgotten this Christmas season.

May God keep you safe from all harm; give you strength when you are weary and peace when you need it. Praying for you and yours this Christmas season, God Bless.

Congratulations...

...to all those who have or will receive their referral in this batch. Wishing you speedy travel arrangements and wonderful "gotcha" days.

The CCAA has sent referrals for those logged-in through February 23, 2006.

27 Months

Have come and gone... we're still waiting...

Christmas Fun...

Saturday night we had our friends over to celebrate Christmas. We had a great time eating, laughing, and hanging out. The kids made Christmas ornaments and decorated cookies. Thanks guys for coming over and making our holidays so special!

To top off the great weekend we had a nice surprise in the mail today. My friend Karmen sent us the sweetest card and great Christmas ornaments. The snowman is adorable and the hand-painted ornament will make me think of a friend in a distant winter wonderland each time I look at it. Check them out in the slide show above. Thanks Karmen!

Meet My New Buddy...

Did you see my new little reindeer buddy prancing around my blog? I'm starting to get into the Christmas spirit ;o)