The Day He Has Waited For...

Let me just say that this little fellow went to bed with much anticipation for March 25th. After all, he has been waiting for this day to arrive since December 25th!! Early that morning we woke him up, dressed him appropriately in a "Birthday Boy" shirt and immediately let him open a present. It was something that he and Clara Beth could do together so he was excited but anxious to know what would come next on this glorious day.

So we scooted off to the kitchen for Cinnamon rolls with a candle plucked in the center of his.

Then we were off to school to celebrate with all his "priends" as he calls them.

He got to pass out the cupcakes and had to do a little finger licking in between passes.

After school we headed home for one last hurrah with the family. Any of you who have followed my blog know that the birthday boys or girls at our house get to plan their menus for their birthday dinner. Let me just say that the older ones tend to go all out. You can read about those here and here
Emanuiel made it very easy. He was happy to have hot dogs and then we topped it off with cake and ice cream.

He wanted to help place the candles.

He even got a little shy when we all sang to him.

After the singing was over he licked all the candles nice and clean. Then it was time to dive into the presents.

Emanuiel was so sweet to let Clara Beth help him.

We all had a great time celebrating with this little fellow. He brings so much joy and laughter into our lives. Every day with him turns into a celebration!

Until next time...

Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

Proverbs 25:25

We heard wonderful news from far away this week. Our dear friends that traveled with us to China on our first trip are in Kazakhstan. To say they have had a hard time with this adoption would be an understatement. You have to read their story to truly understand the heartache they have gone through. They traveled there to meet a daughter they were to call Faith and when they were finally able to see her they came to realize that it was not meant to be. They continued to pray and felt that they would be coming home without the child that they had prayed and longed for. God however, had a much different plan, one that included them having a son! His name is not Faith, but one day he will know about the faith that sustained his forever family as they journeyed to bring him home. If you have a chance visit their blog, you will be blessed.

Have a wonderful week,

Robin