Addison and Lisa's weekend!

This weekend was full of fun!  When Jen got home from Rochester she found Lisa and Addison sitting on the couch laughing.  Lisa had her camera and Addison again had a very messy face - isn't that ironic?  Addison found the cranberry juice and crackers that were on the coffee table.  What a sight!  Really, she does more than just eat, and really she doesn't always have a messy face!

Lisa had a group of friends over on Saturday night to watch a movie and play some board games.  Addison enjoys all of Lisa's friends, but she sure seems to enjoy Dalton!  Jen thinks that she might have a slight crush on him, or could it be that he has a slight crush on her?  Hey Nic...Do you remember this outfit?

"Mom, I think that Dalton is really nice..."

"Look at how he looks at me..."

"...and he can play the piano!"

"He also cooks!"

"Dalton's so fun, he makes me happy!  And, yes, those are bits of crackers hanging from my nose!"

A chance meeting...Orphan Sunday

While Jason and I were waiting in the Chicago airport (think back...we were delayed for over 6 hours) to get on the plane to China, we met the most amazing couple from the state of Virginia, along with their two girls.  They were not part of our travel group, but they too were on their way to adopt a little girl, their daughter - Anna.  We have kept in touch with them through e-mails and our blogspots since we got home.  They are currently in the process of adopting another girl from China, whom is fourteen, and they are completely ecstatic about going to get her!  I was touched by a post that Shelly wrote over the weekend!      

Shelly was writing about the need for children all over the world that needed to be adopted.  After going to China for Addison I too have seen the need for families to open their heart towards adoption.        

So many children throughout the world need a family that will love and accept them.  If there is a tingle in your heart, or if you have ever thought about the idea of adopting, we strongly encourage you to act upon that feeling, and please strongly consider adoption.  It has changed our lives for the better!  Addison is an amazing young lady, we can't imagine our lives without her.    

Shelly ended her post with this...and I have to second this prayer...  

Lord, thank you for changing my heart during our trip to China.  May I never forget what I saw while I was there.  May I never be caught up in the extravagant life that we enjoy in America.  Help me be a light to others considering adoption.

Ye, Guishu – 10 months ago in Southern China at the Social Welfare Institution.

Addison Guishu – Today, at home with us!

As you go to sleep tonight and every night after say a prayer for all of the Orphans that are out there waiting for a forever family.  Maybe you will get the bug or God will send a sign for you to enter the amazing world of adoption!

Halloween Fun!

That's right, Addison's first Halloween with us was a special event; so much so that she dressed up as a little piglet!  Imagine that!  Her Grandpa Kainz used to raise pigs and her Grandpa Fultz is an active pig farmer.  I'm sure she'll look back at these pictures and be real proud!

Great Grandma and Grandpa Fultz enjoyed seeing Addison dressed as a little piggy, and she seemed to enjoy showing off for them too!

Great Grandma Leonard was treated with a visit as well.  Addison really seems to soak up the attention!

Jen thought that it would be fun to visit, or disrupt rather, a dance-line parent meeting with a visit from a little piggy!  They all thought that Addison was adorable - plus she got some candy which was a huge bonus for dressing like a little pig.

Addison wanted to make sure that we made it to Leslie's - she told Addison at day-care that there would be lots of candy if she made an appearance; boy was she right!

This is Dalton, one of Lisa's good friends.  This was Addison's first Halloween appearance, at the local restaurant where Dalton works.  One of Dalton's favorite dishes to serve is one of Jen's favorites to eat - Taco salad with Blue Cheese dressing!  Just ask Dalton - it's awesome!

Starting to get tired!

But still happy!

Addison's piggy outfit even had little piggy's feet - check 'em out!