Give me an L – O – A !!!!!

Our LOA (Letter of Approval) arrived at our agency yesterday on Day 55 of the wait! We are now waiting on FedEx to deliver the hard copy to us so that we can sign it and FedEx it to the US office that will approve us so we can move forward. We still have some waiting to do and documents to file on the American side of things, but we hope to be applying for our Travel Approval soon.

The best part about the LOA is that it’s like our offical referral. Our documents have passed through review in China and Wang Lei in now ours. It’s a huge relief!!!

Her name will be Amelie Wang Lei and we are so excited and can’t wait for travel! Praise God for His goodness to our family!

Leaf Craft

Nadia is really into doing crafts for people so I saw this on another blog and decided to do it. Makes me think of being in elementary school – although I think they use tissue paper.

Leaf Craft 11/2010

Leaf Craft 11/2010

Leaf Craft 11/2010

Leaf Craft 11/2010

Leaf Craft 11/2010

Nadia’s 4th Birthday Party!

Nadia told me back in June she wanted a Toy Story birthday party. I bought all the goodies and supplies then becuase it was everywhere since Toy Story 3 had just came out. This sign greeted our guests. I should warn you – this is going to be a picture heavy post 🙂

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We decorated with all the Buzz Lightyears from Mike’s office (collected since the original Toy Story came out 15 years ago).

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And from the ceiling a bunch of Little Green Men.

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Then came the themed food. “Hamm in a blanket.”

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“Rex’s Rotel”

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“Sheriff Woody’s PB & J Badges”

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“Mrs. Potato Head’s Salad”

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“Jesse’s Cowgirl Hats”

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“Little Green Man Cupcakes”

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And The Buzz Lightyear Cake!

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Then came the games. The “Mr. Potato Head Toss”

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Then a Mr. Potato Head creating craft.

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Nadia 4th Birthday

Then gift time. A friend from church gave me this great idea to have the child giving a gift sit next to the birthday girl.

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A big storm was brewing so several people left before we could get a group shot.

Nadia 4th Birthday

Nadia 4th Birthday

Nadia 4th Birthday

Nadia 4th Birthday

It was such a fun day and we were blessed by everyone who joined us to celebrate.