6 months ago!!

I can't believe it's been 6 months since we met Sara! We can't imagine life without her. Tomorrow she will be 18 months old! So much in our lives has changed since we met Sara. We never knew how hard this parenting and working thing would be. That is why I (Sue) have decided to step down from my Manager position and take a 30 hr/ week job as a Sales Associate at Saks. I am so looking forward to having an extra day a week with Sara and so much less stress!

Here are some additional "Sara" things:
Vocabulary- now she says pretty, go, kitty, Jakey (the sitter's son), pee (really! Mommy said it once), T (for the sitter, Teresa)

She is still obsessed with dogs and really loves babies. Now that the weather is warmer, she wants to play outside all of the time. We are so lucky to have this angel (did I mention that before, ever??)
Here are some memories of "then" and some pictures of now!

The day we met!

And NOW!!!

Sad news!!!

We heard some very sad news today! Effective Sept 1, adoptions will be closing between the US and Vietnam. You can read all about it here:

http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/irreg_adoptions042508.htm

My heart aches for those who have been anxiously awaiting their referrals. Some families started the adoption process the same time we did! We will hug Sara extra hard this weekend! We are so lucky to have this happy, healthy, gorgeous little girl. She's pretty smart too! We have thought at times about getting a second child, but with this latest development, we probably will not pursue another adoption. We are just so blessed to have this precious little angel!

Our first day with our Sara

Scott, one of our travel mates, has posted video of our trip to the Orphanage to meet Sara. Check it out!
scottlan.blogspot.com
Wow! Does that bring back memories! We feel like we have know Sara her whole life!