Happy Christmas

To all our family and friends,
Wanted to wish each and everyone of you a very Happy Christmas. I hope you all get a chance to take a deep breath and count your blessings.
We have so much to be thankful for. Our families are healthy, and for the most part happy. We have a beautiful home, which we have filled with our love. We are surrounded by friends and family. Each one who has expressed an interest in our adoption journey and has been there for us to lend an ear, an shoulder, or provide a good laugh!
We all know that this journey is a long one. We still have quite a distance to travel! The support has made it a lot easier. We thank you for this.

It's almost Christmas Eve in China. I can't believe it. It seems like such a special day to talk about baby Lauryn. Although, she really is in our thoughts every day. I don't know how to explain it. She is already born in our hearts. She is ours. She is our daughter... I wonder if she can feel it? I hope so.

To our daughter Lauryn;
Another year is coming to an end. Another year that we have prayed for a speed up! We have talked about you, thought about you, picked up little things for your that we couldn't let slip by. Johnson still knows you are coming. He has "used" some of your toys that are waiting for you in your room. We can't wait to see you two play together. Good news is, Daddy and I have made huge progress in your room. With Nana and Grandpas help you have the most beautiful dresser, a crib, new toys, clothes and a lamp! Lots of books too! You have received some beautiful gifts. Lucky girl! Nana and Grandpa speak of you often. They are telling everyone that will listen that this time next year they may be grandparents. Grandma has bought you several special items from her travels this year. You have two new cousins! Two boys! Baby Alister and Baby Reid. They are beautiful. It makes us even more anxious for your arrival.
Daddy was on a business trip and Grandpa came to stay with me. We went to get a few things at Walmart. We ran into a blogger friend who has just returned home with the most precious baby girl. One day you might get to meet her! Grandpa had tears in his eyes when he was introduced to this little girl. We can't wait until it's our turn to show off our girl. We have such hopes for you. The dreams that your father and I use to share for just us. Have slowly turned into the 3 of us. It warms my heart and keeps the wait bearable!
On Christmas Eve, it seems extra important to tell you how much you are loved. I can't wait for you to be about 8, reading this on the computer and see you roll your eyes. Get use to it kid, your Mom is a sap!
Be a really good girl. Santa is on his way. You have lots of presents at home waiting for you. Lots at Nana and Grandpa's and Grandma's house too! Lucky girl.
Sleep tight my little angel. I hope you feel our love all the way around the world!
You have a safe, warm, comfy home waiting for you. You have two parents that adore you already! A puppy who can't wait to play with you, a cat who will learn to tolerate you and your curiosity! Most importantly... a family. We are so excited, and although the wait is a long one, each day brings us that much closer to holding you!
With all our love,
Mommy and Daddy
Johnson and Peanut too!
xo