Milwaukee

                    Here we come ! Time for finger prints, WHOOOOHOOOO!!!
                              I was so excited to get our apt in the mail today..
       Dad not so much...We have to be there at 8 am...hah...its about a 4 hour drive !!


Thank you God for all you have blessed us with,
                                                    for our children,for our home,for our health !!

                         Just some of my Precious Punkins !!


Rest in Gods love and Promise...Rona

Family fun X16 !!

Last Sunday we took the kids on a mini family fun day.Its always alittle hard trying to think of things we can do as a family,just the 18 of us (wink) ...Finding things we can do for the day that all the kids,big and small will enjoy that is.Not to mention something a family who is planning a adoption,can afford.

                                                      All packed in and ready to goooo !

                                                     Santa in the bathroom...reallly ???

 This is the Infinity Room..there is nothing under it to hold it there and it shoots way out into the cliff...you can even see through the glass floor under you ..all the trees..It sways in the wind..FREAKY !

                                              Gracie the Next American Top Model !

                                            Daddy and Madison listening to the music..

                                                                We see you Hope !!

                                                                 CHOMPPP !!

                                            All OUR Blessings,Big and Small !!

    Well this time we decided to take the kids to The House On The Rock.Its about a 2 hour drive from our house.We left early,around 7am, Mom planned alot of fun special little things to do along the way...We all packed into the van and away we went...The kids didn't know what to expect..its hard to explain,its a house and so so so much more ... we all had a blast and enjoyed our time together...

At one point however they lights did flicker and later the lights went out..We were alittle disappointed ..some of the main attraction's didn't work....We later  learned the house was struck by lightning...HA ! Oh well..just another element of fun added to our day !! In light of the storm..we were given FREE tickets to return within a years time...

Thank you Lord for the many blessings you have given us...and for Free tickets to return for another family fun filled day !


Rona

Another week another Friday..

And what a GREAT ONE IT WAS ...AAI has our Home Study,and a check for USCIS and soon we will be off to get out fingers printed....been there done this many times..Rick thinks its silly to have to do this again and again..you would think they could re submit our finger prints..since they havent changed..DUH..Oh well..its a little drive with my honey and me and some time alone...that's always a treat too!

Please pray and ask God if YOU are to be the BLESSED parents of these sweet littles..they are sooo sweet and waiting for you to come and get them out...they deserve love and a family...they deserve to be valued.

"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'  Matthew 25-40.

Here are some sweeties to steal your heart..


C-S
Girl, born November 2008
Down syndrome
Congenital Heart Disease – VSD, PDA, and a small ASD (which may have closed on its own). The report is from 2009, and it doesn’t say if she’s had surgery or if its recommended. Families should be prepared that she may need heart surgery.
What a beautiful girl!

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Ruby

C-KB
Girl, born January 2007
Down syndrome Ruby is an active and lovely child.
At the age of 1 year and 3 months, she could only babble. At the age of 2 years, she could respond when calling her. At the age of 3 years, she enjoys listening to music and clapping hands along with it. At the age of 4 years, she could say a couple words, and enjoyed being cuddled. At the age of 5 years, she could express her ideas.
Ruby can walk, run, jump, dress herself and put on her shoes.
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Burgandi

Girl, born Feb 2009
Down Syndrome
C-SE
Sweet beautiful Burgandi is curious and energetic. She adores shoes and cuddling with her auntie as she strokes her face. She often laughs and teases. She is a good mimic and will often repeat actions or phrases. She is just precious! Burgandi has met multiple traveling families and has left her warm personality and sweet hugs lingering in their hearts. She has a way of drawing love from every one she meets.
Burgandi is bound to bring blessings to a family blessed enough to welcome her home.

$0.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption

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Erika

Girl, born October 2009
C-H
This sweet little girl has been in care since she was approximately 5 days old and is waiting for her forever family. Upon admission she was found to be 18.8 inches tall and weighed 6.6 lbs. She has been diagnosed with Down syndrome as well as a heart murmur. She reportedly likes to dance with adults. She also enjoys playing with her peers whom she likes. She is described as an active little girl with strong adaptability and clear likes and dislikes. She enjoys playing and excitedly screams and laughs when she does. As of April 2011 she was able to walk alone, respond to her name, wave and follow simple instructions. In May 2011 she was 34.2 inches tall and weighed 30.8 lbs.
This little girl is in need of a family who are comfortable and prepared to parent a child with Down syndrome. Single moms permitted, no more than 6 children at home, only one parent has to travel.

$1025.00 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

These children and more can be found on REECES RAINBOW !!http://reecesrainbow.org/category/waitingchildren/girls-down-syndrome-3-5

Our Home Study is D O N E !!!

Yahooo !!! Got the call this morning...our Home Study that was suppose to take a few weeks ...took 5 MONTHS !!!  The clearances were what took so long..we are thrilled and happy to move forward..things will pick up speed now... Soon we will get our finger prints...authenticate the paperwork...have it all translated, then its off to China it all goes...for now our job is done...GLORY !

The last two Clearances !!!

WHOOOOOHOOOO ! Today was the day...we are finally finished .. d o n e,with all the clearances!! It took our family 5 months to get them all..I wish I had counted them..let me just say,there were alot !

Gods timing is perfect, we are so excited for the next step...Our Dossier is complete once our Home Study is done..things will now move along rather quickly...music to our ears.Carrington turns 3 in Dec..I pray we can have our complete dossier off and registered in China by then. Next we get finger printed...been there done that many times already...Minnesota here we come...WHOOOOHOOO!!

Ahhh,I will sleep well tonight..Thank you Lord !!

Were coming my lovie...this will be the last Birthday you spend without a family !

Rona

We are on RR !!!

YAHOOOO !!! It really is so surreal..I have been watching and praying for children on Reeces Rainbow for years now...
I have watched families go through the process and Ive seen the many before and after photos...
It is such a honor to be a part of this amazing group..
           a group of families who move mountains on behalf of these precious angels who wait...
Children who have no one .. children who are not valued in their country for whatever reason...
                       They are loved and prayed for on Reeces Rainbow !

Here is our link....we are now listed on Reeces Rainbow too..
                                     Why ? You ask ?
     Well because our sweet Carrington Sophia matters too...

             Follow our journey..to our Joy !

RONA


http://reecesrainbow.org/45700/sponsorsteinhoff