Grace's Gotcha Day - 2 Years Ago!

In Februrary of 2010 we got a phone call that I rememeber vividly the voice on the other end said "I have a little girl's file here that wants to know if you want to be here mommy"  my heart hit me feet.  Shortly an email came with this photo. OMG she was so beautiful!

 Then on June 28, 2010 we met our little girl - one of the most special days of our lives

Oh my gosh I loved this girl so much my heart was about to burst this day. Only God can put this kind of love in the heart of a mother for a little girl in a land far away, a little orphan girl, that would never be called orphan again.  A little girl who would get a new name and a family.  Our double portion of Grace.

On June 29, 2010 she legally became ours!  Adoption day!

Our little girl with us in China - isn't she adorable.  Putting on Daddy's shoes.  22 months old

Now I'm 3!  Almost 1 year later

2 years later, our beautiful girl just keeps getting more beautiful don't you think?

 Oh how I love this girl. I am emotional just typing this. I can't imagine my life or our family without her.  She brings a joy we never knew possible.  She makes us smile and laugh every day.  She teaches us so much.  She embraces life with all she has.  She is fearless.  She is one of the bravest girls I know. She is a fighter.  She has the courage of a mighty lion.  She is the queen of the roost or so she thinks, she is her momma's daughter for sure, type A, a bit controlling and knows what she wants. It will serve her well in life.  Honestly she is alive becasue it already has.  Our miracle child.  Our double portion of Grace.  We love you Grace and celebrate you today and give thanks to God for allowing us of all people in the world to be the one you call Mom and Dad!