We started this journey many years ago, knowing that our daughter was waiting for us somewhere in China. That journey began in 2004, but after a setback healthwise, we had to pull out, thinking our hopes were dashed forever. Then in late 2005, with renewed purpose and strength we again began the process of our adoption. We were logged into China March 28th, 2006, and were matched with our Dear Daughter, October 13th, 2009. GOTCHA 12/14/09 Forever Ours 12/15/09

HAH, HA HA HA ! I'm LOOSING MY MIND !


Me and Dave, too funny........ Last night, Dave and I dressed up for a Halloween Party.
We haven't partaken in this type of festivity, since my Sister got married 5 years ago on Halloween, and we dressed for the occasion. So here we are, totally celebrating ever since we received our amazing referral, for our most precious baby Baylon. So much so, that I can't keep track of important details. Dave was wonderful...... we both made impromptu costumes. Well, we both dress, get in the car and head over to the party. When we started to pull in the driveway, Dave hesitated as there were only two cars there. Uh Oh, he pulls out and starts off down the road, as I call my friend to clarify the details of the event, like duh, THE DATE ???? Well, I didn't let on that we were down the road, but I couldn't help stifling a laugh as I questioned her on the time, and oh yeah it's tomorrow right???? That was as nonchalant as I could possibly be, but I was gagging on silent laughter........ well, that clarified, we started heading home, but I broke into uncontainable belly laughter..... Dave was laughing too, which frankly amazed me.... i might have been mad, myself.... well, not for long, we looked so silly. So, now I can't STOP laughing, not for a minute, as I keep looking at him, and imagining his thoughts as he's looking at me...... well, off I go dialing my phone, and Dave says, "are you calling your sister"? I couldn't stop laughing long enough to get the words out, nearly wetting my pants...... well, she starts laughing at my laughing, and then the squeaking syllables of the story start to emerge...... there it is, she full blown outright does wet her pants.............

So, now we're about to dress and have another go around......... should we tell anyone??? How can I keep a straight face, VBG !

Oct. 19, 2009

We shopped for baby furniture for the nursery today. At first we went up and down the aisles, not having any clue as to what we wanted. We definitely knew what we didn't like, and back and forth we went..... we actually ordered a set..... crib that turns into a toddler bed, dresser with a hutch, and a chest of drawers, and a night table.... I think I want to order the toy chest too. It's simple, in a natural wood veneer, so we can dress it up girlie, and later tomboyish..... which ever our girl desires.

We also went to our nieces 8th Birthday party. Baylon and Lilah's Birthday are a day apart. That should be nice when they are older, though there is quite an age difference.

Pirate's Mom is having puppies today...... praying for an easy whelping. Her first pup was quite large, and whereas Pirate's litter was 16 puppies, there seems to be only 4 pups this time around.

Hoping for healthy, hearty pups, and a happy Mom and Grandma.

Love you Baylon,
Mom

October 18, 2009 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAYLON

Today is my dear daughter's Birthday......... sending Happy Birthday Wishes to you and praying to get you soon baby girl ! We've got presents waiting for you !!!!!!

YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOO LOVED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Man That Delivered Baylon

Pirate at AKC Meet the Breeds 10/17/09 Jacob Javitz Center


Pirate was fantastic at yesterdays Meet The Breeds, my little Briard Ambassador. He was cuddled and petted and stroked by hundreds of people...... he was just so tender when people gave him treats - what a gentle boy......... so well behaved. Now I'm more confident that he will be a wonderful big fur brother to Baylon.

Our Beautiful Baby Baylon

She is the cutest, baby I've ever seen, so I guess now I do sound like a Mom.

Waiting for the Doctor's report any time now. We expedited her Medical review.... so that we don't have to wait in suspense through the weekend.

We are using Dr. Jane Aronson, in Manhattan...... a renowned International Adoption Pediatrician so we feel our baby is in excellent hands.

October 14, 2009 WAITING TO SEE MY BABY'S FACE ;0)

Well, tomorrow is the day I've been waiting for..... not that yesterday's referral wasn't that day, but it means so much more when there is a photo to go along with the stats. I have been told the following......... her eyes are very big...... she looks VERY Chinese, AND, her lips are pursed. She has chubby cheeks, and she seems alert. This is all interpretation from the photos that our coordinator has received.

I'm off to bed, as I can't wait for tomorrow to arrive. Will take photos of the delivery person..... he may think I'm crazy, but he is delivering my baby.......

I'm so happy, there aren't words to describe my happiness. My heart is just exploding !

I love you Baylon Bo Ju Yu ..

October 13, 2009 BEYOND EXCITED

WE HAVE A REFERRAL :

Bo Ju Yu d.o.b. October 18, 2008
Jiangxi Province
Poyang County Social Welfare Institute

All we know is that she is bald.... VBG ....... Pirate has enough hair for us to make her a wig if need be...... I am just beside myself with excitement, and can't wait to see her picture.

She will be called Baylon..... and the rest will be figured out......... WOW, I'M A MOM !!!!!

It'sssssssss FINALLY HERE !!!!!!!! OCTOBER 12, 2009

O.M.G. what will I do with myself for the next 24 hours till we get the call. Our 3/28/06 lid is up, or so it seems, and I'll take that graciously. We've waited FOREVER, and the call could come as early as tomorrow.

Check out the R.Q. site...... www.chinaadopttalk.com for further updates as they come.......... AND TOMORROW I WILL HOPEFULLY BE POSTING ABOUT OUR LITTLE ONE.......... Oh my, what will I do with myself till then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!