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Welcome to our story..
Angel and Russ
Angel 31 Russ 33- We got married in May 1998 and I am more in love with him everyday.
Zoe
Our princess from Guatemala- 9yrs old- came home November 1st 2006 at 7 years old after a year of waiting- this girl is amazing. We adore her. She is spunky and full of love.
Kaitlyn
Our princess from my tummy- 5 yrs old- total diva and sweety too. She is such a doll. This child makes us giggle every day.
Kaiya
Kaiya is 2 years old and arrived home from China on June 6th!! Welcome home baby girl! We love you.
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China Adoption Process
- MEET OUR DAUGHTER!! Oct 07
- Kaiya Q and A
- New Pic of Kaiya&More Nov 07
- More Kaiya Q and A
- More about Our New Baby
- We Have PA!!! Nov 29 07
- Dear Mr. Post Man Dec 07
- It Came! Dec 07
- Fingerprints Done Dec 07
- Extraordinary Miracle Dec 07
- I171-H soon Dec 07
- A song for my I171-h Dec 07
- It is here I171-H!!! Dec 07
- KKs thoughts on Kaiya Dec 07
- Paper Chase Update Dec 07
- For Kaiya on Christmas Dec 07
- Feeling Wiped Out Dec 07
- We Are DTC!!!! Dec 07
- Care Package For Kaiya Jan 08
- WE HAVE LID! - Jan 08
- Kaiya Update- Jan 08
- Sneak preview Jan08
- New Pics of Kaiya-Jan08
- Chinese New Year-Feb08
- 33 days wait for LOA-Feb08
- Kaiya's New Room-Feb08
- Care Package #2- Feb 08
- 50 Days Wait for LOA- Feb 08
- Adoption Through Kaiya's Eyes
- Kaiya Update- March 08
- Kaiya Update- Mar 08
- Kaiya Pics #1- Mar 08
- Kaiya Pics #2- Mar 08
- 70 Days Wait For LOA- Mar 08
- Kaiya Pic #3- Mar 08
- Video Of Kaiya!!! - Mar 08
- How Am I Doing? Mar08
- LOA at 90 Days Apr08
- Getting Ready For China-Apr08
- Going to get this cutie-Apr08
- Packing for China-Apr08
- Help! I'm Useless! Apr08
- A song for my TA-Apr08
- TA is on it's way-April08
- Going to China- May08
- Happy B-day Kaiya-May08
- Countdown to Kaiya- May08
- Travel Update-May08
- Going to CHINA! May 08
- In China- May08
- Slept Like A Rock-May08
- The Great Wall-May 08
- 10 Yrs w/my man- May08
- Anniversary Gift-May 08
- Beijing In Pictures-May08
- Shangri-La Hangzhou-May08
- Our 1st Day in Hangzhou-May08
- Too excited to sleep-May08
- MEET KAIYA!!!!! May 08
- Kaiya's 1st Day- May 08
- For My Girls At Home - May 08
- Tour of Hangzhou- May 08
- Falling In Love W/Kaiya-May08
- Grieving Trip To Yiwu-May 08
- Finding Her Way Back- May 08
- Walk Through Hangzhou-Jun08
- Photo Session- Jun 08
- Live From Guangzhou- Jun 08
- First Plane Flight- Jun 08
- Giggly Girl- Jun 08
- Red Couch Pics- Jun 08
- Feel Like Crying- Jun 08
- Update On Mini Crisis- Jun 08
- Red Couch Cutie Pie- Jun 08
- Hong Kong- June08
- Hong Kong Dis Videos- Jun 08
- Hong Kong Disney- June 08
- Homecoming In Pics- Jun 08
- Journey Of Lifetime Video
- Kaiya Update- Jun 08
- Momma Update- Jun 08
- Sleep and Messiness- June 08
- Our Walking Disaster- Jun 08
- Update- June 08
- Q and A Post- Jun 08
- 3 weeks home- Jun 08
- Come on... Get Real!!! - Jul 08
- 1 Month Update- Jul 08
- Before and After- Jul 08
- Overwhelmed W/Ugly- Aug 08
- 2 months home- Aug 08
- Surgery Scheduled Sep 08
- Holding My Breath Sep 08
- NO SURGERY! Sep 08
- I stink at juggling- sep 08
Old Blog- Read about Zoe"s process Guatemala
Older Child Adoption Series
Our adoption research- Domestic, Africa, ect..
Adoption blog posts
Fields of The Fatherless Book Club
Zoe's Stuff
- Hanging With Lauren- Aug 08
- A tough day for Zoe- Aug 08
- Meal Planning- Aug 08
- Zoe's Musical- May-08
- Zoe's Workout- Sep 08
- Zoe's Birthday Present
- Zoe Birthday Video- Feb 08
- Zoe's 9th B-day Feb 2008
- Gotta Go My Own Way- Jan 08
- Zoe's Christmas Show Dec 07
- Sweet Girl Nov 07
- #1 FOREVER FAM DAY Nov 07
- Our Little Viking Oct 07
- Fall Pictures- Aug 08
- Funny Moments.. Aug 08
- Dancing Queen Aug 07
- Shopping With Daddy Aug 07
- Adrenaline Junkie Apr 07
- Strange Milestones Apr 07
- Zoe's Guatafriend- Mar 07
- Happy 8 Bday Zoe - Feb14 07
- Money Bags Jan 07
- Zoe learning to read Jan 07
- Zoe's Bedtime Prayer Jan 07
- What Zoe remembers Jan 07
- Zoe Update Jan 07
Kaitlyn Cuteness
- Fall Photo Session- Aug 08
- Funny Moment With KK Aug 08
- My hula girl- Aug 08
- KK's 5th Birthday- June 08
- Next American Idol- Jul08
- Friend In Me Video
- Ballet Recital- May 08
- Questions! Questions! May 08
- Big Girl Bike- May08
- Day With Lizzie Mar08
- Cleaning Help from 4yr old
- When a 4yr old cleans- Mar 08
- KK on adopt finances- Mar 08
- More Cute- Feb 08
- KK on Names- Feb 08
- KK on Boys- Feb 08
- KK on Valentine's Day- Feb 08
- Balance Time- Feb 08
- Lil Ms Smarty Pants- Jan 08
- What Came In The Mail-Jan08
- My Little Helper- Jan 08
- KK sings GNO Dec 07
- Ballet Open House Dec 07
- Cute Conversation Oct 07
- KK's thoughts on Disney Aug 07
- That Girl Aug 07
- A Big Girl Bed Aug 07
- Having a baby Dec 07
- KK on Narnia Aug 07
- Dangerous Cutie Aug 07
- How a Baby Comes Out Aug 07
- Diva KK July 07
- Funny Little Cowgirl May 07
- Kaitlyn's Story Apr 07
- Sisterly Love March 07
- 3yr olds-soo helpful March 07
- Lil princess performs March 07
- Sweet and Sassy Feb 07
- Who Me? Jan 07
- KK's Bedtime Prayer Jan 07
Kaiya Rain Zhen Stuff
Diving Deeper
- My amazing man
- Learning To Go WIth The Flow
- Looking Back-Leap Of Faith
- The Voice Of Adventure
- The Hardest Lesson We Learn
- Reckless Faith
- Russ...
- Come On- Get Real!
- No Perfect People Allowed
- Blogger Buddy Mom's Day Gift
- Faith
- Hebrews 12
- John 8: 1-11
- God's Heart For The Hurting
- The blessing of Children
- New Year's Thoughts 2008
- The Pearl Necklace
- 9 yrs w/ my best friend May 07
- Self Censoring July 07
- Life in 3rd World Country
- Welcome To The Real World
- Debt vs Feeding The Hungry
- Thoughts on My Friends
Cool Stuff I Like
My Two Cents
Mission Trips
- My Music Video- What Now
- Guatemala Trip In Photos
- I'm going to Guatemala
- Guatemala Part 1
- Guatemala Part 2
- Guatemala Zip Line Part 3
- Guatemala Part 4
- Tour of Eagle's Nest Part 5
- I'm going to Africa
- Preparing for Africa- Mar 08
- In Africa
- Day 1 in Africa
- Ethiopia In Pictures
- Video Journal Part 2
- Video Journal Part 3
- Call To Prayer-Mar08
- What Africa Was All About
- Inadequate
- KK Deals With Africa
- Hannah Update
- Launch Ethiopia
Learn about my favorite charities
Great Memories- Picture Posts
- KK and Madeline Sep 08
- Last Day Of Road Trip- Aug 08
- OKC Adopt Fam Gathering-Aug08
- Hanging with Amy- Aug 08
- Road Trip Day #1- Aug 08
- Girls Weekend- Jul 08
- Double Birthday Fun- Jul 08
- Summer Catch Up- Jul 08
- Summer Fun- May08
- Girlfriend's Giggle- may08
- Easter 08
- Spring Break With Elise
- Family Pics Mar08
- Christmas Memories 2006
- Sea World Jan 07
- Making Pancakes Jan 07
- New Year's Eve Jan 07
- Pizza Night Jan 07
- Funny Faces Jan 07
- Forever Friends Wknd Jan 07
- My 30th Birthday Feb 07
- Christmas w/ family Feb 07
- Zoe B-day Pics pt 1 Feb 07
- Daddy Daughter Dance Feb 07
- Zoe's Birthday Part 2 Feb 07
- Zoe's Birthday Part 3 Feb 07
- Family Pictures Feb 07
- Rodeo Sunday March 07
- Tour of Our Home March 07
- Sea World March 07
- Zoe Welcome Party Apr 07
- Bluebonnet Pictures April 07
- Strawberry Picking Apr 07
- Many Faces of Cute Apr 07
- Girl's Trip May 07
- Girl's Trip pt2 May 07
- Girl's Trip pt3 May 07
- Sea World with Lauren June 07
- Disney World June 07
- Disney World pt2 June 07
- My Little Ballerina Aug 07
- My Little School Girl Aug 07
- Girl's Weekend Sep 07
- Weekend Fun Oct 07
- Galveston Oct 07
- Halloween Oct 07
- Happy Bday Soccer Boy Nov 07
- Moody Gardens Dec 07
- Christmas Memories 2007
- Christmas Videos 2007
- BFF and B-day weekend- Feb08
- Daddy Daugh Dance Feb 08
- Guatacuties Play Date- Feb 08
- Family Fun Photos- Mar 08
- Pool at Pointe West- Aug08
- Day At The Beach- Aug 08
- Girls Only At The Beach- Aug 08
- Rainforest Cafe Aug 08
- Last Day Of Galveston- Sep 08
- Hurricane Ike Sep 08
My Favorite Funny Business
Dangerous Surrender Book Club
Kaiya's Adoption Timeline-
Praying for Abby
Bring Me Hope- the need in China- just push play
How Many Blogger Buddies Have Come To Visit?
Where are my readers from?
Our Deepest Fear- by Marianne Williamson
Change A Life With Only $25!!!!!
About Me
- Angel
- Hey there! My name is Angel and I am 32 years old. I am a stay at home mom of three wonderful and beautiful children. One came to us through the miracle of adoption in 2006 at 7 years old from Guatemala. She is beyond precious and we are so proud of her. Kaitlyn-almost 6-came to us by way of my uterus in 2003. She is adorable and a total diva/cuddle bug. Our youngest came home from China June of 2008. She is almost three and such a smarty pants cutie pie. Each of our girls is such a blessing and I can't imagine any of them missing. I also have an amazing husband (Russ) who I adore with all of my heart. I would pick him over any man in the world- hands down. Plus he is super hot too. :0) Living an average life doesn't cut it for me. Frankly, I want to change the world! :0) There is no doubt that multiple adoptions, mission trips and wild adventures lie ahead. I guess I have what most people might consider a kind of crazy life. I wouldn't want it any other way. My life is amazing. The ups and downs have taught me so much along the way. I am excited to see where God leads us. It's gonna be GREAT! Join us for the journey... Angel
The Voice Of Adventure
Our Cast of Characters
Pop
This is Pop! He is married to Nonny- Russ' Father
Nonny
This is Nonny! She is married to Pop- Russ' Mother
Polka Dot
This is Polka Dot! She is married to Grandpa- Angel's Mother
Grandpa
This is Grandpa! He is married to Polka Dot- Angel's Father
Cousin Lauren
This is Lauren! (the one in the middle)
Lauren
This is Lauren and her brothers. You knew her as Esperanza if you followed Zoe's adoption in Guatemala. Zoe and Lauren were very close in Guatemala as they both waited to be adopted. Now Lauren lives in the US with her biological brothers (shown with her here) who were adopted before she was and her wonderful new parents!
Tia Bek
This is Tia Bek. She is my mom's best buddy and a part of the family. Zoe adores her and Bek speaks to her in Spanish to help her keep it as a second language.
Scott and Carol
This is Scott and Carol with Lauren. They are her parents. These people are beyond amazing. They adopted Lauren's younger siblings. Her youngest brother had a rare extremely life threatening disease. After over a year of battling for his life they started the process to adopt Lauren. They are some of the strongest people I know. I am so grateful that we get to know them through our girls. We are meeting them in Sea World this summer with all our kiddos! YAY!
Lidia
This is Lidia! She was Zoe's foster sister in Guatemala. She was waiting along with Lauren and Zoe. She came home to her amazing family in the US a couple of months before Zoe. She was nine years old when she got home. Zoe and Lidia are extremely close. We went to visit them in July.
Lidia's family
This is Lidia's family! They are experienced in the adoption world. Before they adopted Lidia they adopted Bayla (their youngest) from China. Now Brinley has come home from China too. Congrats! Lisa (Lidia's Momma) found me from my blog during our first visit to Guatemala. She just "happened" to run across my blog and see that my pictures (of Zoe) had the same house furniture as her pics of Lidia. She wrote to me and SURE ENOUGH our girls were foster sisters. We had the same lawyer but different agencies. We probably never would have met if God hadn't intervened. Now we are great friends!
G- foster mommy
We will call this sweet lady G for her privacy- she was Zoe's foster mommy in Guatemala. She is wonderful and I have the highest respect for the love and care she gave my sweet girl. Zoe lived with her for over a year before coming home with us. I truly thank God for this wonderful foster family. Zoe speaks with G and her family on the phone often.
The struggle to bring Zoe home- Praise You In This Storm
My Husband- LOOK AT THOSE MOVES!
My Christmas 2006 Gift To My Blogger Buddies- a tribute to our children
Zoe's first blog interview after we brought her home- Jan 07 home 2 months
Zoe's birthday present Feb 2007- 3 months after Zoe got home. They are so sweet together!
Zoe's birthday celebration Feb 2007- 3 months home
Home school with girls Feb 2007- Zoe home 3 months
An interview with cutie KK March 2007
An attempted interview with Zoe foiled by Kaitlyn- March 2007 4 months home
KK dancing and singing March 2007
A Giggly Princess March 2007
My Video Tribute To Zoe- Her Journey To Us April 2007
Our Family Beach Vacation- April 2007 5 months home for Zoe
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11 comments:
Ooooo, it's all so CUTE!!! I am so so excited for you!
I can't believe how much cute stuff you are taking with you!! Is she going to wear all of it while your there?? I can't imagine what her closet looks like!! Too cute, too cute.
Those close are adorable! I actually ooohhheed and aawwwwed out loud! How exciting that you could be traveling as soon as three weeks! Would that mean you were there for her birthday, its in May isnt it?
Adorable!!
You aren't EXCITED are you?!?!?!? Good grief I'M excited for you when I look at all that baby girl stuff!! I LOVE IT AND I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY!!!!!
d
I just cannot believe it is almost time for you to go! It sure does seem to go so much faster when it is someone else's adoption. :) I am so excited for ALL of you and cannot wait to follow your adventures to China...
Reba
Everything you got is so cute. I can't believe she is almost here and I can't wait to meet her!
I hate packing, but LOVED packing for Elia! It's amazing what is fun when you are expecting a new little girl!
It's not long now and you'll be holding Kaiya in your arms forever.
Heather
OK, all the clothes are too cute :) WOW! It has gotten a lot warmer in the past 2 months! Lucky you will be there when the weather is warm. 3 weeks!? What's up?
Seriously, I am so so so excited for you to be holding Kaiya and loving on her, I think about it all the time. It is like part of Tia is still in China:) The sooner the better for you to get our Kaiya home to her Mommy, Daddy and sisters . . . .
Big hugs from Down Under,
Ellie
How cute, I especially love the little shoes! So girly!
Are you getting her soon? :D
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