Grayson's Cousins...

Kyle and Joe helping Grayson celebrate his birthday - Cousins at Gma Quinlan's house

Elizabeth, Logan and Grayson - Cousins at Gpa Schofield's house

Baby Johnny (Grayson's newest cousin at Gpa Schofield's house)

Cousin's at Gma Bittner's house

Caitlin, Calvin, and Grayson at Gma Bittner's house

more stuff to do....

I've been so busy this week with China paperwork. I'm having "issues" with receiving my RE-approval (for the 3rd time) for my I-171H form. I have to have this approved as soon as my travel arrangements come in or they can't book our flight! It's been a long story that I don't want to re-hash (ever!). I've written letters to two IL senators to get my approval to the top of the stack! I hope to get this resolved next week.

Today was an icy day and school was closed... Here are some pics from our yard....

I thought the trees looked so pretty. We were lucky to have power today. My mom's power went off around 11am. Hope they get it back soon! We have the Bittner Christmas tomorrow in Paw Paw so I'm sure i'll have more pictures with the cousins to post next week. :)

Finally ~ December 10th was Referral Day!!

We finally were able to see our daughter's face yesterday for the 1st time after waiting over three long years!! Please meet Wang Lan Xiang a.k.a. Aleigha Clare Lan Bittner!!!!

She was born on January 25, 2008. She has been in the Social Welfare Institute of Yujiang County in Jiangxi Province. These pictures were taken when she was approximately 6 months old on July 5th, 2008. We hope to receive updated pictures in a few weeks but we still can't believe that we can see her picture!!! We pray that we can travel to pick her up in January or early February. We'll receive more details on the travel dates in a few weeks as well. I have found it very difficult to sleep since seeing her pictures. I have so much on my mind!