A couple of things for Hannah


I got this tea set for Hannah. I also collect tea pots and tea cups. I look forward to having tea parties with our children. I am blessed to have a husband who will go to tea with me. On our honeymoon, we had high tea at the Empress in Victoria. It was so much fun. There are also a couple of tea places near us which we go to when we have time.



I got these two dresses at Kohl's. I know I will not know Hannah's age until the referral. So I am getting 24 months dresses. I am trying not to spend too much money on clothes for Hannah. It is hard there is too many cute clothes for girls.

We found this doll at Costco. Since It is breakable, It will be staying in the box until we are starting a room for Hannah. It was must-have. It is on our fireplace. It reminds me of our daughter to come. I know in my heart that God has a daughter for us in China. I think of her every day. I am trusting that God will direct us to start the process in his timing. I am little worried about rumors that I have been reading on the Rumor Queen that China might change their rules for adoptive families. That you have to own a house. Which we don't. I am not sure what God has planned for Tom and I. But it makes me wonder how many families who really want to adopt are not going to be able to because of the rules. It makes me sad for the children who are not going to be able to adopt into a family who loves them for who they are.There are so many children that really need their own families. I don't understand the rules if they came to be. This string of rules might affect single woman who might not be able to adopt. Which makes me sad also. Anyway, I guess we will have to want to see what China is decides to do.

Our Trip to Monterey

Last Friday, Tom and I drove down to San Jose for my family annual trip. We went to Great America in Santa Clara for a full day of rides and fun. My dad and my brother actually went skydiving. Which is something I would never do. I would be so afraid of falling. But it was neat to watch Dad and my brother do it. We had a nice dinner back at my dad and my step-mom's house. Then on Sunday, we drove to Pacific Grove where we stayed at a hotel. We went on the 17 mile Drive. We stop at a viewing spot overlooking the ocean. We saw sea otters playing in the ocean. They were so fun to watch. We went to Carmel after the 17 mile Drive. We had lunch in Carmel. Then We went to the beach. It was wonderful day to be walking on the beach. We had dinner that night at the restaurant right next to our hotel. I had the best clam chowder. We had a fun dinner talking to each other. My step-mom asked us why we were so set on adopting from China. We tried to explain to her that we really feel that God wants us to adopt our little girl from China. She and my dad are both supportive of us adopting. Side note so is Tom's mom. I am grateful that our families are so supportive. Anyway back to our trip. after dinner we played a game, Scatteragories. It was so much fun. My family can be wacky. The Next day, we went to the Montery Bay Aquarium. I haven't been there in years. It was neat to see what they have added. I enjoy seeing the ocean animals. After the aquarium, We went to Big Sur and had lunch at a restaurant on a hill overlooking the Ocean. It had a beautiful view. After lunch, we went back to the hotel. My dad and step-mom had to take my brother and girl-friend to the airport to fly back to Washington. So Tom and I had time by ourselves to hang out in our room watching t.v. Then it hit me that we were in a hotel near the beach and we should go out and enjoy the ocean and beach. So we went on a walk to the beach. It is great to spend time with family. but it is nice to go for a walk with my husband. When we got back, my dad and step-mom were back, so we went out to eat. It is almost 1 in the morning, I need to go to bed. I have church in the morning. I will finish this tomorrow. But I will post this part now.