3 years!!

Three years.

It's been three years today that Richard and I met Gracie Joy in China. 

Hard to believe.

What a little firecracker...then, and now. 

 

Here are a few pics we took last night to document this day.  This is her Elsa nightgown.  She LOVES this nightgown, although she really uses it to dress up instead of sleep :)  She told me yesterday that I should have named her "little Elsa" lol...  I think a "real" Elsa dress might be on the Christmas list this year!

 Gracie Joy...we are so thankful that God chose us to be your family.  We would not know what to do without you!

 

I walked in my room yesterday and this is what I found :)  This is our sweet new addition Hazel!  I have not posted about her yet, but I will.  She is such an amazing dog.  She lets these girls do all sorts of things.  Yesterday...she was Princess Hazel :)

Happy Two Years!

Two years ago today, Richard and I met this little firecracker for the first time.  Boy did she turn our family right upside down from the start.  I wouldn't have her any other way.  I'm not going to lie, she challenges me as a mother every single day.  But she was born to be mine and God handpicked her for our family.

I decided to let Gracie wear her favorite things in the world...her princess dresses.  I can't believe I've never done a photoshoot in them before.  She wears these dresses constantly.

 What a pair these two have become in the past 2 years.  You would never know they haven't been together since birth.  They were destined to be sisters and best friends for all time.

Happy Gotcha Day, baby girl.  We love you big as the sky...forever!

One Year Ago Today...

We met this little firecracker!




What a difference a year makes!!

I can't believe it's only been a year.  I looked back at my Gotcha Day post last night and sat with my jaw hanging open.  She has grown so much.  Gracie was different than Wesleigh in that she was not developmentally behind.  She also transitioned super fast.  That first day in Walmart...she saw Sam (our guide) run into something, and started laughing.  She never looked back after that.  What a strong, resilient spirit this one has!!! God has definitely ordered her steps and destined her for something great. I'm just trying to hang onto her coat tails!! :)



Gracie has brought this house to a whole other level I didn't know existed.  She keeps all of us on our toes, and has brought some amazing characteristics out in Wesleigh.  She has forced Wesleigh to be more assertive and outgoing, and Wesleigh teaches Gracie that there are times to calm down and how to be a good listener.  I think they were exactly what each other needed!  They are sisters through and through!  It has been fun to watch their relationship blossom.





I took Gracie out last night for a last minute photo shoot.  She is such a good model sometimes and was loving it yesterday!  I didn't have the time to put her hair up, so we decided to leave it down.  I love it!!  (You know I can't post just one!)












Happy Gracie Day to my sweet girl!!  We are so thrilled you are with us!!!