Birthday Blessings

Hi all! As promised here are some pictures of the little family event we had to honor Chloe's 1st birthday...it was a great day but our (mine and Chloes) dad was gone to a business meeting..but here are a couple of snapshots taken at our nana and pop's house (my moms family)..enjoy...

*Chloe's cake which i designed..hehe*

*Me and mom holding Chloe's cake!!*

*our aunt is a police officer so dont think we got the police called to arrest us..lol *

*cake and card time....chyeah i know im cool...lol*

*A couple of b-day gifts for Chloe.Anne Gettes ladybug from nana, pop, aunt deb and a leap frog lion 4rom the big sis!!**

Overall it was an awesome little party..and come saturday our Church is giving us a baby shower so look forward to plenty of pics..hehe (**btw blogger is not letting me leave comments to those of you that do not have blogger beta for some odd reason but i have tried its just won't let me..grr**)

~~~ON ANOTHER NOTE: I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS THE OTHER DAY..GOD ANSWERED THEM AND EVERYTHING IS GOING TO WORK OUT..WE ARE GOING TO CHINA ON DEC. 15!! (DETAILS LATER) PRAISE GOD!!~~

One...

HAPPY 1ST BiRTHDAY CHLOE MADiSON XiAN!!

WE CANNOT WAiT TO HOLD YOU & FiNALLY BRiNG YOU HOME!

LOViN YOU MORE AND MORE EACH DAY,

YOUR FOREVER FAMiLY!!

~~We are having a small family get to-gether to celebrate Chloe's first birthday, with cake and of course a couple of presents for the birthday girl..i will post pictures of it later:-]

This face...

..this face is means more to me than all the money in the world, all the riches, fame, and fortune. This face makes me forget about all the little things in life, because this face IS my life, and for the past month I have stared into this little girl's face so intensely that it is almost as if i can read her mind by the look on her face, the look of innocence, of confusion, of needing to belong and to be loved, to be taken to a place where she will be someones daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend to wipe her tears away and comfort her, no matter what. This face is the face of my sister, Chloe Madison Xian Jones, who will turn one year old tomorrow, and this face has no idea what amazing events are going to unfold during the next couple of weeks in her life that will transform her forever, unfolding amazing things yet to be discovered, and that my friends is worth all the money in the world.

pray...

Hi guys I need you all to PLEASE pray for my family and Chloe's adoption because we are having a hard time finalizing our travel plans due to the Government and things like that and my family is going through a rough patch on top of all of that so if you could we need all the prayers we can get..thank you so much {{CYBER HUGS}}

Thankful

This Thanksgiving I have SO much to be thankful for, even if Chloe is not here yet to celebrate it with my family, we still have a beautiful face to be thankful for. So here it goes my thankful list for this year....

I AM THANKFUL FOR....

~Jesus who died on the cross for me

~My mom & dad for everything they have done for me

~my beautiful sister Chloe who will become an American citizen on my birthday, Dec. 27

~My nana, pop and aunt deb who have always been here for me

~my friends who I could not live without...they keep me laughing

~my baby cousin Mason who is the sweetest little boy i know

~my family who just makes me proud of who i am

~Catherine & Carlie who can't wait for Chloe to come home

~Getting the chance to go to Hollywood with my mom for Graduating

~having the opportunity to spend Christmas in China w/ my new sister

~Chloe's birthmother who chose to give her up so she could have a chance at a better life

~having "bloggy friends" who have kept me sane throughout the wait

~Chloe Madison Xian Jones & everything that goes along with her...

So from my family to yours I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving...

Congratulations to ALL the new families..

I made a slideshow featuring some of the sweet babies who were referred this month. I didn't have time to find everybody that recieved their referral so not everybody that recieved a referral this month will be on it, so im sorry if i left you out..none the less CONGRATS to all the families!!

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Ugghhh..

...he took the words right out of my mouth..so is it friday yet?? Monday's bum me out, im always cranky on mondays, especially when I have to get up early for something stupid like class, then im in a worse mood, just kinda blah. So thats me today, just blah...mondays are the pits!!

And the bond grows stronger...

It's been an amazing week to say the least, just thinking about how much my life has changed in the past seven days makes me come to a halt and just look around me at the blessings that God has given me and my family. I am so blessed and I will continue to say that because I just cannot say it enough, I am blessed with a loving family, great friends who have been like the sister I have never had and I wouldn't change them for the world. God is SO good and I am a changed person since November 2, 2006, I am a better person, a more loving person, a believer, a proud sister, and just a sister!! I am SO ready to go to China and hold this precious baby girl, whom I am falling more in love with as each second goes by.....ahhh life is SO good!!

~~A Perfect fit!!~~

I'm just a tad proud..lol..

I just can't stop staring at this picture of Chloe..it is by far my favorite one and you will be seeing a lot of it until we get to hold this beautiful child..gah this kid has my <3

Yup thats MY adorable sister!!! =)

~~~Check out my new song..it has a great meaning and basically kept me sane through the last 2 weeks when waiting for Chloe's referral...powerful song!

Great weekend

Ever since we recieved the news of our beautiful baby girl, we have been on cloud nine and I for sure have been doing backflips ALL weekend, at first on Thursday right after we recieved the call I was just in total awe of everything, and fell in love with Chloe instantly, it was like right when I saw her picture I formed a bond to her that was so intense that I cannot begin to put it in words, i mean I never knew that I could fall in love with someone I have never even met, and I never thought I would have a little sister! I am SO proud and just love this kid to death already, just looking at her picture makes me smile, I cannot even begin to imagine what it will be like to see her smile for the first time. She has already changed my life forever, making me feel like I have a purpose..and wow this is the BEST time of my life.

"I've never been more happier"

More Information on our sweet baby girl...

We recieved wonderful information today VIA Fed Ex...and got a translation of what her name in Chinese means, what her personality is like, etc. We are just thrilled to find out more information on the baby that will be joining our family...so here it is complete with her FULL name!

Chinese Name: Nan (south) Xian (virtuous, worthy, good; able) Xing (star).

Soon to be: Chloe Madison Xian Jones

Born: November 29, 2005

Resides at: Maonan District SWI
Maoming City, Guangdong Province

She is a deep sleeper which is perfect for my family! enjoys being held and patted and loves music. She has 2 teeth, and smiles openly, and has a lovely laugh!!

We recieved this picture today with her medica report..and look at the ADORABLE ladybug outfit she is wearing...now if THATS not God's amazing power, I don't know what is!!

What a day!

After the most awesome day a girl can have I am off to bed to dream of my sweet Chloe...I will post more about the day's events tomorrow but I am sleepy and just want to rest and stare at her picture....she's already my everything and more.....All I have to say is wow, I'm in LOVE with this child.

goodnight my sweet baby sister...may God comfort you until we are finally united!!

I HAVE A SISTER!!!

WE JUST GOT "THE CALL"!! WE DON'T HAVE MUCH INFORMATION AS OF YET BUT HERE IS A LITTLE OF WHAT WE DO KNOW:

CHINESE NAME: NAN XIAN XING

BIRTHDATE: NOVEMBER 29 2005

We are thrilled beyond words with the news of our baby girl!! God is SO good and we give him ALL the praise in the world! I also want to thank all our family and friends that have stuck with us through this process and lastly to you guys my "cyber friends" thanks for all your inspirational words they have gave me strength on days when it seemed like the world had turned its back on me. Thank you all!

Here comes the sun...

WAHOO!!! Now c'mon phone..ring please!!! Will post when we recieve "the call" and I have time to process the amazing transformation fixing to unfold, as for now I am just seizing the moment and taking time to quietly thank God for this miracle happening before my eyes!!

***STORK ALERT***

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

Proverbs 25:25

FINALLY TIME TO GET THE REFERRAL..CAN I GET A WAHOO?!!

Now for a little "Pre referral" stork alert task..

Sunday, me and my friend Lacie took a trip to Lowes and found this cool toy storage unit for Chloe so today I put it together all by myself, with absolutly NO help from anyone and I did it just for Chloe..I'm SOOO excited about how it turned out but its not finished yet..check back after I paint it and make it a "LINDSEY ORIGINAL"