Happy Halloween

Caleb chose his own Halloween costume this year. I think it was because Ben and I were deciding what we would like Caleb to be. I wanted him to be a Hotdog and Ben wanted him to be a Banana. I think Caleb heard us and panicked because he started pointing and yelling "Doctor, Doctor!" LOL! I was so excited that Caleb chose his costume by himself.:) I have to say that Caleb loves our pediatrician too. When I ask him what he is going to be for Halloween, he would say "Dr. Singh". So here is Caleb as a Doctor and Ben as a Pirate and Jimmy as Davey Jones from the Pirates of the Caribbean.

Thank You!!

These are just some of the gifts that my friend Jody sent for Elijah and Caleb. She made these Thomas the Tank Engine blankets. Aren't they beautiful? They are so soft too! Caleb loves the puppy and I know Elijah will too.:) She even sent Caleb a Thomas Bingo. Caleb loves Thomas! He picked it up right away to check it out.:)
Thank you Jody for being so thoughtful and generous!

Home

I got home last night around 1:00am. I didn't go to sleep until 3:00am and then back up at 7:00 so I could go pick up Jimmy and Caleb at 9:00am. I didn't have to pick them up that early but I have missed them so much, I wanted to. Ben was already home since he picked me up from the airport. I figured out I have only slept 4 hours since Friday at 7:00 pm. Europe is 11 hours ahead and I had been up since 6:00am their time. I'm beat but it feels so good to be home with my boys. I had to do some grocery shopping and I also excitedly picked up some diapers size 3, some long underwear (size 12 months, probably a little big:))and a really nice diaper bag.:) Poor little Caleb is not feeling very good but of course he gave me a huge smile for the camera anyway. Jimmy was so excited that I flew in to NY. I'm glad I brought him a Statue of Liberty. Here are some pics of today.:)

Ready to Go

I am leaving for Europe tomorrow. I am so excited to meet my new little boy! Elijah is just a little peanut who has turned two years old recently. He is younger than Caleb was when I brought him home. Elijah is absolutely adorable and I can't wait to hold him in my arms and tell him that his Mama is here. I am unable to post any photos of him until the adoption is complete.:( I wish I could show you how beautiful he is. He really is precious!!

This will be the first time that I have been away from Caleb, even for a night. He is staying with friends of ours who just adore him, so I know that he will be loved and have fun while I am away. But I will MISS him terribly. He will be coming with me on my second trip though, when I return to pick up Elijah.

This trip will be an adventure, that's for sure. . The morning after I arrive in Europe, I will have my appointment and then I will be able to see Elijah that same day.:)

This has been an amazing journey, one that has had its share of bumps and disappointment along the way. God had a plan for me that was different than the plan I had for myself. I didn't understand it at the time, but I accepted it as I waited to see God's plan unfold. When I look at Elijah's photo, I now understand. This beautiful little hidden angel was waiting for us all along. God is Good!

"I say this because I know what I am planning for you," says the Lord. "I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future."
Jeremiah 29:11 NCV

Caleb is SIX:):):)

Caleb on his new mini trampoline. He loves it!


Caleb is singing to his musical "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" Book.







Caleb turned 6 today! My beautiful, wonderful, bright, loving, charming, and funny little boy is 6 already! We celebrated with a party on Saturday with some friends. Caleb loves to blow out the candles on the cake, but the cake he can do without. He's not crazy about it. But he does love his ice cream so he ate that with a big smile on his face. We were lucky to have a 75 degree day so he got to play with his friends in the backyard. He opened his presents on the deck which was pretty cool for an October birthday in Michigan. His favorite was a truck that played music and bounced and then took off. When friends asked me what he likes, I told them anything that makes noise. Caleb got some noisemakers from us too. We had to have a Diego theme for his birthday. He just loves Diego! Here are some pictures from his party and today.