Friday, December 17, 2010

Three months ago we first saw her face…

Exactly three months ago today, I first heard her name again, first saw her photo from a year ago.  First said the words... I wonder if...  September 17th, 2010.  And today, December 17th, 2010 is her "Gotcha" day.  Isn't God amazing?

Aleksa and I with the director

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Her first car ride—looks thrilled, right?

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Not her first car ride, but I was flashing the light in her face and it’s a decent pic… was pitch black in the car ;)

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She liked Chris’ gloves…

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LOOK AT THE BIG BED!!

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Shoes, and a mirror.  A few favorites we’ve found

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NOT a favorite… Mac n cheese…

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Getting the princess treatment from Chris, who she asked to take her slippers off when she got in bed ;)

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Cute little miss reaching for me with her warm fuzzy PJs on!

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Goodnight… she’s SLEEPING!!

6 comments:

  1. Sleep Tight, Princess Alexsa! You are a Daughter now. A Daughter of The King...A daughter to two very loving parents. Congratulations, Mike and Meredith!

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  2. Oh, Meredith! I can not beleive! What a miracle! WOW! Our Lord is the Greatest and Amazing Lord!I`m sooo happy Aleksa found a good family! She will be happy with you all family !I`m soo glad!May the Lord bless you!!!!!!

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  3. Congrats!!!!! so so happy that this LONG day is over for all of you!
    take care!

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  4. How BEAUTIFUL!

    Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild
    Look Upon a Little Child
    Through the Darkness of the Night
    Keep Me Safe Till Morning's Light.

    Goodnight, Sweetheart.

    Blessings and my best

    Melissa
    journeytoonemore.blogspot.com

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  5. Congratulations!!!! I couldn't be more thrilled for her and you guys!

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  6. AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I'm soooo excited for you!!!! I know you can handle what ever is thrown at you.. you are so strong!! I can't wait to see her with a cute little hair cut.. isnt it amazing what just a good haircut (and a bath!) can do for a kid?? <3 you guys!

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