Isn't She Lovely?

We took these yesterday evening out on our lawn. Yes, it was hot and yes, she is sweating!!! We've had a great week. We saw the opthamologist and the audiologist on Wednesday. Both evaluations went great. We've spent two days at the pool and Lainie loves the water. Luckily the pool has warmed up and I can stand to get in without the frigidness taking my breath away. Our niece, Katie, has been gracious enough to go with us and help out. Thank goodness she likes to swim. It gives me a chance to sit by the pool and rest. Getting four kids lathered in sunscreen and suited up - along with packing a cooler and snacks wears this mom out. We've had a great time though. Lainie has done so well. We are still just amazed at how God has worked in her little heart to prepare her for our family.

I've had enough of this photo shoot!!!

Lilly Update
Many of you have asked about Lilly Bryant. She did have her surgery on Wednesday to prepare her VSD. It went well and she is expected to be home by Monday. They've updated their blog - you can view it by clicking on the link from this web page.

Home One Month!

Lainie has been home one month now. In some ways it has gone by so fast, but in other ways, it seems like Lainie has been here forever. She is doing great. She sleeps well, eats well, and she is learning all kinds of new tricks. Someone just told me yesterday that they've noticed she no longer has that look of uncertainty about her that we saw so much of in the beginning. Now she seems much more confident and at ease. Adoption is such a miracle. We are so thankful God chose us to be blessed in this way.
I'm having a hard time finding time to update the blog. Just like I'm having a hard time finding time to cook, clean and do laundry. I'll try to update about once a month or so - keep checking. Thanks again for all you've done for our family during these last months. We can't thank you all enough.

Good News!

Lainie had her cardiology appointment today and we got a great report. The hole in her heart is small and is not causing her heart any problems at all. So, it will be fine to leave just as it is. No surgery! The hole actually appears to already be closing on it's own. Dr. Greene wants to see her again in 6 months and then once a year to monitor the hole, but he does not foresee any changes. We are so thankful for this good news. Please join us in rejoicing and thanking our Heavenly Father.

Just a few pictures....

Lainie and Will riding in the car.

Sisters - in their matching shirts.

Toes - Lainie's favorite toy....

There's No Place Like Home !

Lainie has adjusted so well to life in The Barbee Bunch. Eventhough she has only been home 1 week, it feels like she has been here her whole life. We know that God answered our prayers and prepared her little heart to be part of our family long before she arrived home on May 24th.

She loves to "walk" anywhere as long as she is holding onto a finger of any willing person. If you are sitting she will come to you and grab one finger to let you know she is ready to go. She really likes to be on the move. She's done great meeting new people. She is a celebrity everywhere we go.

I had plans for some really cute pictures to post, but now I am remembering what life with a toddler is like, and I'm not sure those pictures are ever going to happen, but here are a few......