Ok, I may be the worst blogger EVER!!! I can't believe how long it's been since I've blogged.
This month makes our countdown officially 4 months on the Ethiopia waiting list. At times it seems like it hasgone fast, and at many other times it seems like time is standing still!! We can't wait for our child to come home. I had a friend ask me if we thought our child will be home for Christmas next year...Oh my, I hope so!!! I don't know how much longer I can wait. :) Matt and I have started collecting books and toys and such. But plan to start getting some bigger purchase items after the holidays.
For Christmas, Baby Fuller received "I'll Love You Forever" from his/her Fuller grandparents with a super sweet note waiting for him or her when they come home. Grandma Fuller also does a lot of beautiful embroidery work. Both Kaden and Cooper have a blanket with their names embroidered on it from them. Well, Baby Fuller received the same blanket for Christmas and once we know who our child is, Grandma will get their blanket embroidered so it's ready for them to come home too. I can't wait!
We made a super quick trip home this weekend for Christmas. We spent Saturday with my family, but unfortunately my brother was sick and unable to make it. However my Grandparents, who I haven't seen in a long time were able to make the trip to spend Christmas with us. It was so great to see them and catch up. We spent the day cooking, playing games, and staying up way too late playing pitch. We went to church for Christmas Eve service and I was able to catch up with lots of friends~SO FUN!! For Christmas this year, my family decided not to exchange gifts. Instead we pooled our money and we're all going to the Cotton Bowl in January!! We can't wait. We'll get to spend 3 days together and hopefully get to see some more family while we're in Dallas. And of course, we'll be cheering really loudly for the cats so look for us on TV!!
We spent Sunday with the Fullers. Christmas is definitely fun for us adults, but I have to say that my favorite part is watching my nephews rip through their presents!! Their present highlights for Christmas were play drills, which actually work from grandma and grandpa and their gift from their aunt and uncle~of course. We found them what looks like a miniature motorcycle. The boys definitely will need to work on their balance a little, but they had the hang of them by the end of the day. Again, Matt and I were so spoiled for Christmas, but we love it. :) A favorite included Matt's cleaned, restuffed, and revitalized Mongo from his mom. Mongo is a white monkey and was one of Matt's favorite stuffed animals growing up. Well, at some point it became a favorite buddy to the Fuller's dog, Casey. Unfortunately Casey passed away a few years ago, but Kim wanted to give Mongo back to his original owner. I think a highlight for the Fuller Christmas was watching Matt unwrap his beloved Mongo! When we got home I asked Matt where he wanted to put Mongo. So Mongo is now waiting in Baby's room anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new family member. Seriously though, I wouldn't be surprised if Mongo makes the trip to Ethiopia with us. Welcome back to the family, Mongo :)
Ok, so I promise that I will TRY to be a better blogger but no guarantees! Just know that we are constantly praying for our sweet child and in awe to know that they are probably already alive and in an orphanage right now. What a wild thought!! Jesus, please be protecting our family in this moment even though they are half a world away. My prayer is that we will meet soon, but trusting in God's timing. I have a feeling that 2012 is going to be the best year yet :) Love you friends
