Yesterday was Alaina's 10th birthday, I can't believe my baby is in double digits!!! They grow up so fast. We had a sleep over for her Friday night it was so much fun. She had 4 girls spend the night we took them to Fuddruckers and we had a great time. There was a clown there and he made balloon hats for all of them they looked so silly but cute. Aaron loved this, all he wanted to do was torment them and get right in the middle of everything they were doing which really irritated Alaina. But isn't this what little brothers do ??? Our auction went really well we did a whole lot more than I had expected. We made over $1500.00 but I think some people were still coming in and getting the stuff that was left over so we were getting more. I should know for sure next week....I am so excited !!! My husband was so worried about getting the money and I told him just have FAITH when God is behind you he makes all things possible !!! I know we have a long way to go but at least we are ahead more now than I thought we would be, but I know it will come one way or another. People have been so generous to give it is so touching that perfect strangers will stand behind you. This morning I was just thinking what it is going to be like when I first meet little Duncan is he going to warm up to me or is he going to shy away. I don't want to overwhelm him but I know I am going to want to run to him and pick him up and give him the biggest hug and kiss he has ever had. It is so unbelievable how I can love this child so much and have never even meet him I never thought this was possible but I love him so much it makes my heart hurt. I can't wait to bring him home :)

Today I was a little emotional thinking about Duncan , wish I was on my way to pick him up and bring him to his new home. The Judge I work for is in the process of adopting his second little girl from China. Yesterday the day of his mothers funeral he got a call saying he and his wife had been matched with a little girl who was 10 months old. It really touched him that God had taken away someone really special in his life, his mother and in turn gave him a wonderful gift a little girl who is being named after his mother. I know God is in control and knows actually the right time for everything. This really touched me and gave me chills as he showed me the picture of his new little girl. Please help me in praying for this family as they bring this special child into their home.

Yesterday received our appointment to be fingerprinted, still waiting on the home study to come back. This waiting is really hard I am so ready just to go and get him and bring him home. Still worried about leaving my children for 2 weeks, we have never been apart for more than a weekend, so I don't know how this is going to be. When we come back and have to go back again for 2 weeks I am sure it is going to be even harder for them. But at least they can look forward to us coming home with their new brother :)

I am so wore out !!! Had a hot dog sale today and delivered them, we had over three hundred hot dogs delivered. Had a great turn out made over $500.00.......I can't believe it. First thing this morning we had to go to school. Aaron received TERRIFIC KID, I was so proud of him. He looked so sweet sitting up there with some of his classmates. Alaina has already gotten it the first part of the year and she got it last year. I have great children and I love them more than anything in this world and I know Duncan will be loved just the same, just can't wait to get him here. Thanks to my mother, mother in-law and her friends or we could have never made so many hot dogs. They were the professionals, my mother in-law said I made messy hot dogs!! Oh well food service has never been anything I would want to do, nor have I ever done it. I would be some body's worst nightmare as a waitress:)

Thanks so much to everyone who is helping with our fundraisers, It really does touch our hearts! Still just waiting on fingerprinting appointment and to hear word back from he home study. Completed my online adoption course that I was required to take, kinda crazy but I could see why they would want you to take it. It kinda emphasized on a lot of negatives of what ifs or things that could happen or go wrong. I guess they just want you to be aware of what could happen and what you might be facing. I am sure it will be a big change for Duncan leaving his familiar surroundings and his ordinary routine, But I know it will be better here with his forever family.

Received my letter from the bank and it was right. Yulia received my letter and I received a letter from Homeland Security saying they received my I600A and we would soon be getting an appointment to be fingerprinted. WOOHOOO , I am getting closer !!!!!!!! It is such relief that things are coming together. Starting to think about what color I am going to paint Duncan's room. Aaron's room is blue so I want it to be a different just not sure what yet. Alaina is moving to a different room and she wants her room pink now instead of purple so soon I am going to be doing a lot of painting and moving of furniture. I guess this can keep me occupied during all the waiting I will have to endure. I also think it will be fun :)