1 year

1 year, 1 week, and 1 day waiting for our little girl!!! We were told when we started the process 2 years ago that we would wait about 2 years from our Log-in-Date. Our Log-in-Date is May 16th, 2008! This past Friday, we were told about another 4 years before we get to see her precious face. The Chinese government has sent referrals out through March 14th 2006! Yes, you read that right! They are working on referrals in 2006 and we are 2008. We still have a L-O-N-G way to go! We know that God has the perfect little girl for our family in His perfect timing. But I still cannot help but think about her EVERY day. We don't even know who she is or if she has been born yet, but she is already a part of our family. Landon talks about her like she is coming tomorrow to join our family. God put this desire of adoption in our hearts many years ago and it just continues to grow with each passing day. I am thankful for this journey of adoption and all the ups and downs that God has shown Himself faithful through it all. We continue to learn about ourselves and the amazing adoption story of us into HIS family! We continue to pray and wait . . .

3 Months

Brady turned 3 months on May 16th! I can't believe it! He is getting so big and doing new things every day! Landon is so excited to watch him almost roll over, find his hands, laugh at him, or just sit there. He always makes sure that I know what Brady is doing! Such a good big brother. Brady enjoys sitting and watching what the world is doing around him. He gives the biggest "gummy" smiles to people! He loves to cuddle with you! He enjoys talking about sports! (we think that is what he is saying) He has been an easy baby so far! (just needs to sleep more for his Mommy) We are very blessed to have 2 sweet, special boys to love on and watch grow up!

His adorable outfit for Family Dedication at church

Cute picture of all my boys :)

Jumperoo

The jumperoo was one of Landon's favorite toys to play in when he was little. I have been waiting for Brady to hold his head up long enough for him to get in it. When we put him in it, he loved looking at all the fun toys on the front. Of course, he is not tall enough to actually use it properly but Landon and I have had fun putting him in it! Landon had to take a picture with him too!

Here is video of Brady smiling: (excuse the Mommy talking to him)

Inland Hurricane 2009

We had a huge storm that came through Southern Illinois on Friday, May 8th. They are calling it an "Inland Hurricane" because winds were whipping across the land at 100 - 108 mph. We went through 3 real hurricanes while living in Florida and this was exactly like all of them. We were all in the bathtub for about 45 minutes while this "thing" came through our area. Landon was upset because Daddy made him sit in the bathtub that morning for a storm and then again that afternoon. How mean of Daddy! :) Here are a few pictures of the destruction to our street:

Jason's truck got splattered with green leaves

Our street

Neighbor across the street lost 4 pine trees (1 on his truck)

We lost power on Friday at 1:00 p.m. and got it back Tuesday night at 11:00 p.m. It was a long few days without power. We all went to bed around 8:30 each night and enjoyed the extra sleep! It is a day that we will remember for a long time as Landon calls it "the bad day!"

Nashville

We went to Nashville last weekend for my brother to meet Brady! Of course, with Memaw and Pops, we always play mini putt putt! Landon had the best score of his professional putt putt career! He also made a hole in ONE on the 18th hole par 3! Yeah!!!

The Allison Family

Uncle Matt and Landon

It was 86 degrees and Brady was hot!

The golf pro AKA Landon

Random Stuff

I am playing catch up with all the pictures!

9 weeks old

The normal wrestling match every day at lunch

A beatiful day for a picnic

9 weeks old - Brady

Brady again

9 weeks - Landon

Landon wanting the same picture

10 weeks old - showing off his muscles

Grnd Prix

We had a Grand Prix race at the church this afternoon! Landon was excited to race his car down "the big hill!" He wondered when him and Jason were assembling the car how he was going to fit in it and race! Love it!!! He worked hard on painting, putting the wheels together, attaching the stickers, and helping Daddy with the messy stuff! He had a great time and got 2 trophies for speed and design! He got 4th place in speed out of 4 racers in his age group! Ha! He said he is ready for next year to win!

Working hard

Showing off

Listening to the rules of the race

Getting ready to catch his car coming down the track

Checking out the races

Accepting his trophies

Proud of his design