I think it was the day after Eliza was placed into our arms that Blake and I started to wonder what really is going on medically with Eliza. We did not think it was spina bifida, like her referral paperwork told us, but we could tell she was doing very well and that was all that mattered while we were in China.

And every day since then she has continued to amaze us!

Today in the Pediatric Specialty department we were told we have reason to be amazed! They were amazed too! And they are as puzzled as we are about what is really going on medically.

Our amazing super star is a little puzzle right now. We have been referred to another specialist, and Eliza will also be having a sedated MRI as we try to piece together this little puzzle. Until then, we are counting our blessings again…..and resting in the fact the GOD KNOWS. He knows, because Eliza is fearfully and wonderfully made. By Him!!

So thankful for the peace these truths afford us. So thankful to call this sweet little girl our daughter. When we got home early this evening after a long afternoon, and I sat on the porch watching Eliza play outside, I was brought to tears. Thank you, Lord, for trusting us with SO much.

Things have gotten a tad crazy around here. Crazy in a very blessed kind of way!! Share in our blessings over the last few days!!

Blessed with a garden overflowing…..

Blessed with a wedding to plan…..

Blessed with the start of school today…..

Our first day of school went SO well! I have a blast planning school for these guys!!

Also blessed with a little miss who takes our breath away…

Jet lag is still hanging on…just for one busy mama….but I am determined to win! We also have four boys that are pretty sick with the China cold. Blake is the worst and I wonder if he has pneumonia. It was a long weekend for my poor hubby. We are praying everyone will be better soon, and that it won’t get passed to Kayla who is the only one that has been spared of it.

Life continues in the fast lane as Blake, Eliza and I will be spending the afternoon at the hospital tomorrow as we meet with pediatric specialties for the first time with Eliza. Please pray for our sweet girl! And for wisdom for Blake and I!

These very special blessings……

Are engaged!!!

We couldn’t be more excited!!!! Preparing for an October 25th wedding!!!!

Just got a call from my darling Mother scolding me for the length of time that is lapsing between blog posts now that life is C.R.A.Z.Y. Apparently a post everyday is more to her liking!

And since I always listen to my Mom (Hi, Mom!), and do everything she tells me, here are some photos of our sweet new princess to meet my quota for a post today.

The weather is beautiful here!

Yes, technically our sweet new princess is riding on a tractor and playing with a nerf gun….but at least she is wearing pink, right?

Today after Eliza’s nap I sat her down to pull her hair up and she took the bow out of my hand and said “It is so pretty!” IT IS SO PRETTY? I thought we were all going to fall off our chairs! I have spoken this language my whole life, and even though I am still very young (grin), I don’t think I make sentences grammatically correct all the time yet! Grammatically correct all the time yet? See what I mean?

This sweet new princess is a rock star! She continues to amaze us ALL DAY LONG.

We love you so much Eliza Claire!! How did we ever live without you??!!

P.S. I have a post ready for tomorrow that you are going to love!