I never knew how much adopting would resemble having a biological child. Our last few days have been filled with lots of phone calls, visitors, and emails. Its all very exciting and a little scary, at the same time.
My mom arrived in Atlanta earlier than we had expected, so we were able to enjoy time with her this afternoon and enjoy dinner with friends. We spent all evening visiting and talking. We were surprised with a new backpack, in my favorite color of fashionable black, filled with all of the little things we still needed for Phillips!!!! We are so blessed (beyond belief)!
I rarely check facebook, but I did see on my email account that many friends had posted encouraging words and prayers for our trip and for Phillips. We appreciate all of our friends and are so thankful to have great support!
Tired...going to rest. Hope to post pictures from China. We will get Phillips on May 17th in the afternoon.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Anniversary and more adoption documents
On June 24, 2009 we celebrated our 8th Anniversary. We took a family walk in the morning, bribing the boys with a DumDum to keep up with us. Then, Ms. Jenna came over so we could go to Longhorn for lunch with a giftcard that we had. Jeremiah bought me an outfit at Ann Taylor Loft and two shirts from Banana Republic. We spent the evening at the Mixon's with our small group. It was a nice day.
After round two, we finally got the Gwinnett Courthouse to accept our adoption documents. The next step is for me to get an appointment to complete my passport and have the I-797 copy notarized and certified by Gwinnett County and then send everything to the State of GA.
Preston has been talking a lot lately about his sister from China. He thinks that he is going with us to China and doesn't really have a concept of how far way it is and how long it is going to be until we travel to get baby sister. Now he is asking for another brother. I said, "Mommy, we could just line up three beds in a row!" He doesn't even like to share his toys, so I don't think he understands the concepts of 3 boys sharing one bedroom.
My little sister, Jordyn, is coming to stay with us! We will pick her up Sunday at the airport. We can't wait to spend the rest of the summer with her! We love you, Jordie.
After round two, we finally got the Gwinnett Courthouse to accept our adoption documents. The next step is for me to get an appointment to complete my passport and have the I-797 copy notarized and certified by Gwinnett County and then send everything to the State of GA.
Preston has been talking a lot lately about his sister from China. He thinks that he is going with us to China and doesn't really have a concept of how far way it is and how long it is going to be until we travel to get baby sister. Now he is asking for another brother. I said, "Mommy, we could just line up three beds in a row!" He doesn't even like to share his toys, so I don't think he understands the concepts of 3 boys sharing one bedroom.
My little sister, Jordyn, is coming to stay with us! We will pick her up Sunday at the airport. We can't wait to spend the rest of the summer with her! We love you, Jordie.
Anniversary
On June 24, 2009 we celebrated our 8th Anniversary. We took a family walk in the morning, bribing the boys with a DumDum to keep up with us. Then, Ms. Jenna came over so we could go to Longhorn for lunch with a giftcard that we had. Jeremiah bought me an outfit at Ann Taylor Loft and two shirts from Banana Republic. We spent the evening at the Mixon's with our small group. It was a nice day.
After round two, we finally got the Gwinnett Courthouse to accept our adoption documents. The next step is for me to get an appointment to complete my passport and have the I-797 copy notarized and certified by Gwinnett County and then send everything to the State of GA.
Preston has been talking a lot lately about his sister from China. He thinks that he is going with us to China and doesn't really have a concept of how far way it is and how long it is going to be until we travel to get baby sister. Now he is asking for another brother. I said, "Mommy, we could just line up three beds in a row!" He doesn't even like to share his toys, so I don't think he understands the concepts of 3 boys sharing one bedroom.
My little sister, Jordyn, is coming to stay with us! We will pick her up Sunday at the airport. We can't wait to spend the rest of the summer with her! We love you, Jordie.
After round two, we finally got the Gwinnett Courthouse to accept our adoption documents. The next step is for me to get an appointment to complete my passport and have the I-797 copy notarized and certified by Gwinnett County and then send everything to the State of GA.
Preston has been talking a lot lately about his sister from China. He thinks that he is going with us to China and doesn't really have a concept of how far way it is and how long it is going to be until we travel to get baby sister. Now he is asking for another brother. I said, "Mommy, we could just line up three beds in a row!" He doesn't even like to share his toys, so I don't think he understands the concepts of 3 boys sharing one bedroom.
My little sister, Jordyn, is coming to stay with us! We will pick her up Sunday at the airport. We can't wait to spend the rest of the summer with her! We love you, Jordie.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Check Posted
Our to the Department of Homeland Security posted today! One step closer to baby sister.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sunday, September 21, 2008
We've moved
If you've been checking this blog and wondering why I stopped blogging, visit www.adoptingbabyeye.blogspot.com. My dear friend, Sara, helped me create a new and improved blog. It was easier than "fixing" this one, so we've moved our blog to this new address. The new blog shares all about our adoptiong journey, our parenting stories, and just other stuff that we like to blog about.
Tracy
Tracy
Monday, June 30, 2008
To the doctor we will go...
We headed to Dr. D's office this week. Both boys have ear infections. Parker has a fever and is really sick. She put them both on antibiotics, Parker on Robitussum DM for couch and Preston started Claritin daily. We have a medicine schedule on the fridge to keep it all straight.
Jeremiah took care of the boys this weekend so I could go with my sweet friend, Sara, to the DeeperStill Conference in Atlanta. We had some much needed adult/spiritual time. We stayed in a hotel and we were both sure that we'd sleep like rocks since we stayed up late and didn't have the kids, but both of us had a long night of not much sleep. I told Sara that we probably didn't sleep well because Preston and her daughter Audrey didn't sneek into our beds to snuggle so we probably missed their little warm bodies. Our hotel was so nice. We even had Starbucks coffee in our room in the morning. Sara is much more "together" than I am and took pictures while we were there. I was just happy to get away so I didn't bring my camera. Thanks to her husband Jeff for getting us VIP parking and suite tickets! There were 19,000 women at Phillips Arena for the event.
I thought we'd head to the library in Braselton this morning so that the boys could cash in on all their prizes that they've been earning for reading books. However, I woke up with a 101.4 temp this morning so I decided that we'd stay home. We all need to get better before we leave for St. Louis on Thursday.
Jeremiah took care of the boys this weekend so I could go with my sweet friend, Sara, to the DeeperStill Conference in Atlanta. We had some much needed adult/spiritual time. We stayed in a hotel and we were both sure that we'd sleep like rocks since we stayed up late and didn't have the kids, but both of us had a long night of not much sleep. I told Sara that we probably didn't sleep well because Preston and her daughter Audrey didn't sneek into our beds to snuggle so we probably missed their little warm bodies. Our hotel was so nice. We even had Starbucks coffee in our room in the morning. Sara is much more "together" than I am and took pictures while we were there. I was just happy to get away so I didn't bring my camera. Thanks to her husband Jeff for getting us VIP parking and suite tickets! There were 19,000 women at Phillips Arena for the event.
I thought we'd head to the library in Braselton this morning so that the boys could cash in on all their prizes that they've been earning for reading books. However, I woke up with a 101.4 temp this morning so I decided that we'd stay home. We all need to get better before we leave for St. Louis on Thursday.
Monday, June 9, 2008
I love summer!
Someone forgot to tell my two lovely sons that it is now officially summer and we don't all need to be up demanding breakfast by 6:15 am each morning! Preston and Parker are still on their "school-time" schedules. I was hoping to sleep in, but we get up and get busy. I'm so blessed to have two healthy boys that love to eat!
Today we picked up the Nemecek's, Becky, Elizabeth and Joey, and headed to Suwanee Town Park to play in the fountains. We made record time from Hoschton - to - Suwanee. Just kidding. We had to stop at Wal-mart to fill up the gas tank - ouch- and to pick up pictures and get Jeremiah various trial drugs for his aweful summer allergies or sinus thing he has going on. So, we thought we were on our way and before we left the parking lot Preston is saying "mommy, I really need to go potty!" "Can you hold it for 5 minutes, Preston. " "Yes, mommy". Pulling onto 85 South 30 seconds later, "Mommy, I really need to go potty right now!" Suwanee Rest Stop here we come. "Does anyone else need to go?" With 4 kids in the car you think one of them would fess up. Back on to 85 south.
We finally arrived at the park and the kids had a blast playing in the water. We had a picnic lunch and the kids watched Shrek3 on the way home.
Today we picked up the Nemecek's, Becky, Elizabeth and Joey, and headed to Suwanee Town Park to play in the fountains. We made record time from Hoschton - to - Suwanee. Just kidding. We had to stop at Wal-mart to fill up the gas tank - ouch- and to pick up pictures and get Jeremiah various trial drugs for his aweful summer allergies or sinus thing he has going on. So, we thought we were on our way and before we left the parking lot Preston is saying "mommy, I really need to go potty!" "Can you hold it for 5 minutes, Preston. " "Yes, mommy". Pulling onto 85 South 30 seconds later, "Mommy, I really need to go potty right now!" Suwanee Rest Stop here we come. "Does anyone else need to go?" With 4 kids in the car you think one of them would fess up. Back on to 85 south.
We finally arrived at the park and the kids had a blast playing in the water. We had a picnic lunch and the kids watched Shrek3 on the way home.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Graduation
Preston's last day of preschool was today. He has a graduation ceremony and music program tomorrow night. He is so thrilled to go to Pre-K at the new Gum Springs and we are thrilled that he will be in Mrs. Lyle's class!
We went to Disney for Mother's Day and to visit Nana. On Saturday we had lunch at the Rainforest Cafe, Sunday we went to Magic Kingdom and Monday to Cocoa Beach. It was back to work/school/daycare today.
Our dog, Sigma, was seriously sick when we were out of town and thanks to several friends working together Sigma was treated at the Animal Hospital and made it home before we did.
Tracy
We went to Disney for Mother's Day and to visit Nana. On Saturday we had lunch at the Rainforest Cafe, Sunday we went to Magic Kingdom and Monday to Cocoa Beach. It was back to work/school/daycare today.
Our dog, Sigma, was seriously sick when we were out of town and thanks to several friends working together Sigma was treated at the Animal Hospital and made it home before we did.
Tracy
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Rainy Day
It's a gray rainy day. I get up early on Saturdays and head to the gym while Jeremiah and the boys sleep in. I love the growth that is happening all around us. The Publix grocery store is almost finished, the gym is just around the corner from our neighborhood, and CVS is building at the corner. I will no longer have to spend two hours just to get groceries. I was spoiled living off of Gravel Springs Road in Dacula. We were 5 minutes from everything.
Many of you are probably wondering how things are going with our adoption. We are finishing up our application and plan to submit it in June. We are getting our Passport photos today. We won't travel for a long time, but our agency said that we need to go ahead and get our Passports so that we won't be held up for travel waiting on them to arrive. We are mailing out our reference letters today and we'll add those to our application packet once we receive them back from friends and family. We haven't decided on her name yet, but we will share that information sometime down the road.
Tracy
Many of you are probably wondering how things are going with our adoption. We are finishing up our application and plan to submit it in June. We are getting our Passport photos today. We won't travel for a long time, but our agency said that we need to go ahead and get our Passports so that we won't be held up for travel waiting on them to arrive. We are mailing out our reference letters today and we'll add those to our application packet once we receive them back from friends and family. We haven't decided on her name yet, but we will share that information sometime down the road.
Tracy
Friday, April 4, 2008
April 4 - back to blogging
OUR COMPUTER CRASHED! I haven't been able to blog for so long. I'm home today with Parker. He is running a fever and is pretty miserable. Nothing is soothing him, except the pleasure he finds in feeding the dog his snacks. So, for today I'll let him do it since it's the only moment he stops crying.
We have been ever so busy. Preston absolutely loves going to school at Blackshear Baptist in Flowery Branch. His teachers, Ms. Susan and Ms. Melissa, made him breakfast today and he got to wear his PJ's to school. He goes to work with me three days a week, until he gets picked up for preschool. When we were walking in together the other morning he asked, "Mommy, when am I going to be in your class?" It was so sweet.
Parker is non-stop ball of energy. He climbs, jumps off of everything, gets stuck in things, loves to through trash away, cries for his daddy and his favorite food is yogurt. That's Parker in a nutshell. His morning routine is to wake up and run to the fridge for a yogurt. He gets a spoon out and then goes to the table. Just as soon as he finishes he yells out "shoes" and he is standing at the door ready to go to Ms. Crystals. I'm sure he is confused about why I didn't take him there today. He kept going to the door with his shoes and jacket. I know he misses her when he is sick and on the weekends. We are so blessed to have her to care for the boys while we work.
I have to run because Parker has managed to get himself stuck - this time in the wagon.
Until next time,
Tracy
We have been ever so busy. Preston absolutely loves going to school at Blackshear Baptist in Flowery Branch. His teachers, Ms. Susan and Ms. Melissa, made him breakfast today and he got to wear his PJ's to school. He goes to work with me three days a week, until he gets picked up for preschool. When we were walking in together the other morning he asked, "Mommy, when am I going to be in your class?" It was so sweet.
Parker is non-stop ball of energy. He climbs, jumps off of everything, gets stuck in things, loves to through trash away, cries for his daddy and his favorite food is yogurt. That's Parker in a nutshell. His morning routine is to wake up and run to the fridge for a yogurt. He gets a spoon out and then goes to the table. Just as soon as he finishes he yells out "shoes" and he is standing at the door ready to go to Ms. Crystals. I'm sure he is confused about why I didn't take him there today. He kept going to the door with his shoes and jacket. I know he misses her when he is sick and on the weekends. We are so blessed to have her to care for the boys while we work.
I have to run because Parker has managed to get himself stuck - this time in the wagon.
Until next time,
Tracy
Monday, January 21, 2008
A day off!
We spent the day playing and not doing much since there is no school. Katelyn came over to play with Preston and enjoyed calling him "dear" which drove him crazy. He is easily annoyed by girls, but still loves to play with her despite her loving nature.
Parker has been walking around the house saying, "hello, Elmo". He has a very large Elmo and a small one that he totes everywhere with him. He is also fascinated with shoes. I don't know where he gets it from.
We got news from Chris and Carrie and they are "Officially Jacob's parents. All went well in court and they should be heading to the baby house tonight "our time" to get Jacob. I think that it when it is around 10pm in Atlanta it will be Tuesday morning in Russia. Continue to keep them in your prayers as they travel.
Tracy
Parker has been walking around the house saying, "hello, Elmo". He has a very large Elmo and a small one that he totes everywhere with him. He is also fascinated with shoes. I don't know where he gets it from.
We got news from Chris and Carrie and they are "Officially Jacob's parents. All went well in court and they should be heading to the baby house tonight "our time" to get Jacob. I think that it when it is around 10pm in Atlanta it will be Tuesday morning in Russia. Continue to keep them in your prayers as they travel.
Tracy
Friday, January 18, 2008
Internet Problems
I finally got an internet connection at our house. Our DSL line isn't working AGAIN but I can pick up wireless if I sit right by the front windows with the laptop. We are so excited for our friends, Chris and Carrie. They are in Russia to adopt their son Jacob! According to their blog they will be able to get him on Monday. They have a lot of traveling to do so keep them in your prayers. I know they can't wait to hold him in their arms.
We started our adoption paperwork over the Christmas break. A few weeks ago we went to our "First Fridays" get together with other friends who have already adopted, some who are returning for second and third daughters and some who are just starting out like us. For those of you who we have not had the joy of sharing with, we are adopting a daughter from China. It's a very long wait due to the fact that China has opened up adoption domestically. Another hold up is that I'm only 29 years old and we they won't accept our application until I'm 29.5! We think that once our application is logged in this summer, the dossiear will take about 5 months and then we will have our "match" about 32 months after that. We are in no rush and we are looking forward to learning more about the whole process.
The boys are doing great. Preston just had his 4 year old well child visit. He needed 5 shots (ouch). I took Parker outside to see the snowflakes while Jeremiah had the honor of holding him. I could hear him screaming from the parking lot! We immediately drove the child to McDonald's! We felt so sorry for him. He didn't want to go inside because he didn't want to make the babies cry. His arms are still hurting him 3 days later. He didn't pass his hearing test, but we expected that since he is once again having ear infections. His tubes are no longer in his ears so we will have his hearing testing again later.
Parker is so much fun and so mischevious. He is climbing on everything. He likes to say "daddy, Elmo, and bro " (for brother). His favorite food is currently yogurt and we can't keep him out of the fridge. He stands at the fridge crying for yogurt. He is starting to get some little curls in the back of his hair. Ms. Crystal even taught him how to play Ring Around the Rosie and it keeps him entertained for a while.
Gotta run. Amy, Matt and the kids are coming over to play with the boys so we can go to the movies.
Love,
Tracy
We started our adoption paperwork over the Christmas break. A few weeks ago we went to our "First Fridays" get together with other friends who have already adopted, some who are returning for second and third daughters and some who are just starting out like us. For those of you who we have not had the joy of sharing with, we are adopting a daughter from China. It's a very long wait due to the fact that China has opened up adoption domestically. Another hold up is that I'm only 29 years old and we they won't accept our application until I'm 29.5! We think that once our application is logged in this summer, the dossiear will take about 5 months and then we will have our "match" about 32 months after that. We are in no rush and we are looking forward to learning more about the whole process.
The boys are doing great. Preston just had his 4 year old well child visit. He needed 5 shots (ouch). I took Parker outside to see the snowflakes while Jeremiah had the honor of holding him. I could hear him screaming from the parking lot! We immediately drove the child to McDonald's! We felt so sorry for him. He didn't want to go inside because he didn't want to make the babies cry. His arms are still hurting him 3 days later. He didn't pass his hearing test, but we expected that since he is once again having ear infections. His tubes are no longer in his ears so we will have his hearing testing again later.
Parker is so much fun and so mischevious. He is climbing on everything. He likes to say "daddy, Elmo, and bro " (for brother). His favorite food is currently yogurt and we can't keep him out of the fridge. He stands at the fridge crying for yogurt. He is starting to get some little curls in the back of his hair. Ms. Crystal even taught him how to play Ring Around the Rosie and it keeps him entertained for a while.
Gotta run. Amy, Matt and the kids are coming over to play with the boys so we can go to the movies.
Love,
Tracy
Saturday, December 22, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas everyone! We aren't sending out cards this year, so everyone can just read all about the Eye's on the blog. After several "failed" attemps to get a great Christmas picture of the boys, we decided to give up.
We already celebrated Christmas with our family here in Georgia. It was a beautiful warm day. We were able to eat on the deck at my Aunt Linda's townhome in Suwanee. Everyone brought something to share. Afterwards, we opened gifts. The boys got new backpacks! Preston wears his everywhere, even though he has it so loaded down with HotWheels cars he can barely lift it.
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing Christmas and New Year!
Love,
Tracy
We already celebrated Christmas with our family here in Georgia. It was a beautiful warm day. We were able to eat on the deck at my Aunt Linda's townhome in Suwanee. Everyone brought something to share. Afterwards, we opened gifts. The boys got new backpacks! Preston wears his everywhere, even though he has it so loaded down with HotWheels cars he can barely lift it.
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing Christmas and New Year!
Love,
Tracy
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Jacob
Jacob's welcome home shower was yesterday at the winery in Red Bud, IL. Unfortunately we weren't able to attend. Our friend's Chris and Carrie plan to officially adopt Jacob sometime in December or January. They are just waiting for the end of the paperwork process...they've already been to visit him. Preston attended the shower with Nana and we heard they had a theme of airplaines, since Chris is a pilot. I'll try to attach a few pictures that they emailed to us. Please pray for Chris and Carrie as they wait for their precious son to come home with them!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Preston Goes to the Barber
Preston is staying with his Nana and Papa in Illinois. He went to the barber in town and got a little boy hair cut. Jeremiah and I have been waiting to see his new hair cut. We tried to see him last night on the webcam, but Nana had the old version on yahoo mesenger so we couldn't use it. She emailed us the new pictures today. We think he looks so handsome.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Peek-A-Boo
We had so much fun playing Peek-A-Boo with Parker tonight. He is attached to his "lovies". One of them is his yellow taggie blanket that his Nana made for him and the other is his puppy dog lovey that we received as a gift before he was born. He sleeps with both of them each night.
He was getting restless sitting in his highchair, so we got his lovies out and started to play Peek-A-Boo with him. He was laughing hysterically and we all had so much fun together. We tried to get some pictures of him playing, but everytime we get the camera out he gets so close to it, that it is hard to get a good shot.
He was getting restless sitting in his highchair, so we got his lovies out and started to play Peek-A-Boo with him. He was laughing hysterically and we all had so much fun together. We tried to get some pictures of him playing, but everytime we get the camera out he gets so close to it, that it is hard to get a good shot.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Trick-or-Treat
Preston had his friend Audrey over for Trick-or-Treating in our neighborhood. They had a great time together. She was dressed as Spiderman, Preston was Dash from the Incredibles and Parker was a little Lamb. We left a big bowl of candy at our front door because we all wanted to go out Trick-or-Treating. When we got back there were 3 pieces left. Luckily we had one more bag of candy because our doorbell rang even after we turned the lights out. *Thanks Sara and Jeff for bringing some extra candy!
Preston and Audrey walked a long way, but Parker fell asleep in the stroller. We saw lots of pirates this year. Preston and Parker even got some special order candy from our neighbors, John and Sandy (racecar pez).
Happy Halloween,
Tracy
Preston and Audrey walked a long way, but Parker fell asleep in the stroller. We saw lots of pirates this year. Preston and Parker even got some special order candy from our neighbors, John and Sandy (racecar pez).
Happy Halloween,
Tracy
Sunday, October 28, 2007
The Tractor Show
Gavin and Nicole invited us to go with them to the Tractor Show in Hoschton. They met us at our house and rode together. It was a beautiful sunny day and the boys loved looking at all of the tractors. There was even a pink one and the boys sat on it so we could get their pictures. They got to play some games and we entered a drawing for a little John Deere pedal tractor. Then, we visited Dixie's Pet Shop to get Gavin's little dog a Halloween costume. They found the perfect one...a little pirate to match Jeremy and Nicole's costumes. We headed to Chick-fil-A for lunch and our friends, Lesley, Austin and Jason met us there.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Jaemor Apple Farm
Yesterday, we took a drive to Jaemor Apple Farm. Preston had a blast doing the Apple Slingshot with his daddy. Then, the two of them went through the corn maze while I got the honor of changing Parker's diaper.
We had some fried pies and frozen apple cider - delicous! We bought some goodies to bring home with us and of course a bag of apples. I'll try to upload some of the pictures, but we are still having internet problems. I'll cross my fingers.
On another note, please pray for our friends Chris and Carrie who are traveling to Moscow on Tuesday to meet a baby for possible adoption! They are scheduled to leave Tuesday. I'm sure this is an exciting, yet nervous time for them.
Tracy
We had some fried pies and frozen apple cider - delicous! We bought some goodies to bring home with us and of course a bag of apples. I'll try to upload some of the pictures, but we are still having internet problems. I'll cross my fingers.
On another note, please pray for our friends Chris and Carrie who are traveling to Moscow on Tuesday to meet a baby for possible adoption! They are scheduled to leave Tuesday. I'm sure this is an exciting, yet nervous time for them.
Tracy
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