Overflow!

If I had an image of all of the information plus emotions in my brain right now, I think it would look like it's going to explode! We received THE referral packet containing all of Maia's original pictures (the ones I've already shared) and her original medicals and information about her daily routine on Friday afternoon. There's SO much information in her packet, and we are covered up again with paperwork, but it's ok! I welcome this paperwork as it truly leads us across the ocean to bring our little girl home at last!

I'll share some of the fun things that her referral mentioned very soon. They have nicknamed her "TiTi" in the place where she's staying. Her middle name is Ti (we still don't know what that means) and it's common in China to use part of the child's name twice as a sweet baby name. For example, Shao Shao, or Lu Lu or Ti Ti.

I'm currently going through a mountain of paperwork necessary for both China and our agency in Oregon. I'm pretty exhausted and am trying to pace myself. We have until August 5th to return the paperwork, and I'm setting goals each day.

Oh! We also found a video of her county of Yifeng and of the orphange! We are planning to watch that tonight and I can't wait. It will give us a glimpse of life in that part of China where she's from.

I know that the Lord knitted Maia together in her mother's womb and knows her intimately. How He loves all of His children!

Miss Ava went to a little swim party and is in full toddler mode! She's on the go from the time she wakes up until the time she naps or goes to bed. I've got more pictures of her coming up very soon!

I hope you all are having a blessed weekend!

Be back up with pics soon!