ColourVision: Christmas!

Monday, December 26, 2011

Christmas!

We began our day opening presents at home. Lily didn't wake up until almost nine (thank goodness), but Morgan and Mason were up at seven. The rule the night before was no one was to wake up Lily in the morning and that we would wait until she got up before opening presents from Santa. That was pure torture for the other two! After all the presents were open, we took time to sing happy birthday to Jesus. After all, it is truly about Him and not Santa.

Once all the presents were opened, Lily really enjoyed riding her trike all around the house. I think this picture says it all..

And Morgan had to try out her new saddle for comfort...

Then we headed to my parents for Christmas with the family...

And of course our annual Christmas pictures (the men hate this part)

We had a wonderful Christmas. Now it's time to get serious about traveling in 10 days!

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3 comments:

Nancy @ Ordinary Miracles & The Crazy 10December 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM
What a gorgeous bunch y'all are! And PLEASE tell me HOW you got a child to sleep in till 9am Christmas morn! There must be a trick!
nancy-of the crazy 9
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The Waite FamilyDecember 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM
That only happens when Lily ends up sleeping with us and she doesn't really grasp the whole concept of Christmas yet! You have a beautiful family as well. I hope the wait for your newest addition goes by fast!
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DebMDecember 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM
I can't wait to see your blog posts from China!!!!!! Lily is looking great! Hope you all had a very, very Merry Christmas!
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Saw Liam on the website: 04/14/2011
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LOI Submitted: 04/29/2011
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LID - 08/26/20011
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I800 submitted to NBC: 10/25/2011
I-800 Approval: 11/10/11
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Cabled: 11/22/2011
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Application Submitted: 02/15/2011
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Homestudy Draft: 03/25/2011
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I-600A to USCIS: 04/15/2011
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Wait List#1 for a 3 year old, #3 for a 2 year old (3 families on hold): 04/09/2012
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File submitted to court: 11/16/2012
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Miles Court Date: 12/07/2012
Leave for Ethiopia: 01/09/2013
Meet Miles: 01/11/2013
Our Court Date: 01/14/2013
Come Home: 01/16/2013
Submitted to Embassy: 02/27/2013
Leave for Ethiopia: 4/5/2013
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