Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Bittersweet Excitement

Salem!!
OK, so this past Thursday we got some very exciting news...our court date is set for January 2nd. Although we cannot be MORE excited about going to Ethiopia to join our son, it seems very likely that if everything goes smoothly on our court day, we will be traveling to get him at the same time that my cousin Leilani will be getting married in California. Scott is actually the minister who is supposed to marry them. So hence the bittersweetness of it all. Of course, nothing is more important than our son joining our family, but I must say my heart was breaking a bit today when I had to break the news to Leilani. So, chica, please know we love you so much and could not be more excited for you and Chris...but I know God's plans are good and perfect. Your wedding is going to be the best day ever and even if we are on the other side of the world, we will be celebrating with you! We love you!!
Ok....I have lots of pics to upload here....Halloween stuff mainly and our first real snow....enjoy!!
yes, my husband IS weiring a skirt...oops I mean Kilt.

The Knight or Prince Charming, depends on who you ask!
Cousin Micah as none other than Captain Underpants
The beautiful Ariela as Snow White

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Elijah's first day of riding the bus to preschool in the SNOW!!

It doesn't get much better than throwing a snow ball at mom through the window!

3 comments:

Annie said...

Isn't it crazy how things happen that way? Hope it all works out. So excited for your court date. The time will pass quickly with the busyness of the holidays. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

leililan said...

love you too!!!

but... you owe me a yummy pie next time you visit!!!

you know... the next time you come out to california... there will be another home to have dinner at.... the o'roark family home! i'll have spaghetti waiting for the four of you!

Erin Sager said...

It will all work out in the end...Jan.2 is very close, you must be so excited....