This time it's for REAL. . .

My baby is walking, smiling, and getting our care packages. Happy 4th of July BABY!

I came home from my in-laws, and as usual, I went to check e-mail. I opened an e-mail, moved on, saw from our agency "Happy 4th of July" and I thought - oh, that's odd, but nice, I suppose. . .then I saw the paperclip, and the size of the attachment.

I opened it, and there were pictures of GRACYN! Jennifer, our local Director didn't want us to have to wait the long weekend. Apparently they were mailed and received late this afternoon, and she was kind enough to send them to me this evening!

I just sat there waiting for them to load. . .crying. . .finally they opened. . .Peyton said, "Oh my gosh, she's so cute!" - Daddy thinks she's so big! But then I realized she's wearing the clothes I sent which were 12 months and she fits them, so she really isn't "that" big yet. . .I was so amazed, that I didn't even realize that she's walking!!!! WOO HOO!!! She's walking!

I'm over the moon. . .for once in our adoption journey I was pleasantly surprised. Not one, but 3 GREAT photos. I am so comforted to know that she's with a happy family who care for her, and that she's getting our pictures - more importantly seeing our faces!

I'm definitely going to take Ramona up on her offer and send more stuff this time around!! Including PINK sandals! :)

Thank you Father for this wonderful surprise. . .my heart swells with love for this little girl.