China Adoption....Our Journey to Jaden

Emma Sue Elizabeth Staub...

This is Emma.  I saw this picture on our travel group today and took it.  Isn't she gorgeous?!

Julie & Chris, You must be having a great time!  We miss you.

Traci, Scott, Valerie, Kevin & Jaden

Let me tell you about the picture...

In my excitement I forgot to tell you about the picture that I posted.  This is a picture of some of the people that we will possibly travel with to China.  More importantly, these are our new found friends.  On the left is Angela.  She is married to Rich and they are waiting on their first child and are still working on picking out a name.  In the back and to the right of Angela is Carrie and Bryan.  They are also waiting on their first child and her name will be Lily Noelle.  Next to Angela and in front of Carrie and Bryan is Keith Wallace.  I spoke of him earlier in a post.  He is the Executive Director of FTIA.  He was honored recently by Congress for his work in the adoption community.  A mighty man who does an awesome job!  Next to my family is Chris and Julie.  They are expecting their third child, Emma.  They have a 12 and 10 year old at home who are anxiously waiting along with them.  On the far right is Bob, Sandy and Paul.  They are waiting on their second child and as far as I know have not picked a name yet.  Paul was adopted from Russia and turned two recently.  Did I mention what a cutie he is?!  Those eyes get me every time I see him!

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We love you all!

~Traci

Hey, look what I did!!!

Oh, this is cool!  I tried something really cool and went to the manual for this web blog and started reading.  (There's an idea!!!)  And now I've learned how to place pictures in my posts.  One step closer to China!  ;-)

I'll read some more and see what we can learn.

Love, Traci

Dinner in Indianapolis Aug. 6th

Hello Everyone,

Scott and I had the opportunity to go to Indianpolis this past weekend to meet up with some of our travel group.  There were seven other couples that we met up with.  Talk about a great group!  We are going to have a great trip.  There are several other couples who have two biological children and felt lead by God to pursue adoption.  We have a lot in common with them.  We plan to get together again at least 2 or 3 more times before travel.  I can tell we're making some really great friends.

Valerie and Kevin stayed home with A. Sandy.  They love staying there and love the Cocoa Puff cereal that she offers.  Thank you Sandy for taking such great care of our children!

Love, Traci