If you are visiting for the first time and would like the baby shower information just scroll down the page. But I had to post and tell you all some cool things that have happened. Today I went to Pleasant View to do my normal errands for Carney Lawn Care (post office, bank, etc.). And on the way back home I stopped by a children's consignment sale (at the Gleave's house). I walked up and saw Mayme ( www.mcgowanmoments.blogspot.com ) who I have been keeping up with on her blog. They just got home last Friday with their adorable little girl from China. She knew who we were through Sheryl and Jeanna (my mother and sister-in-law). But we had never met. It was so neat to just run into her and get to talk for a few minutes. I hope we can get together sometime. I have been networking with a few other families in our area who have adopted their children internationally, I think it would be fun to have adoption get togethers!
Other cool thing...I met a neighbor who is from Russia. I stopped by her house the other day to talk with her. I was hesitant to just stop by but afterwards I was so happy I did. She is going to help me learn some Russian, write a letter to the orphanage workers thanking them for all they've done, and I'm going to take the dvd over so she can tell me what they are saying in it. I'm so excited. Her husband passed away last year and her family of course is in Russia. I hope we can hang out and then maybe it help her not be lonely and me to learn about my child's heritage, etc. instead of dwelling on the fact that I can't hold him right now. Isn't God so cool the way he brings people together. What a neat connection for us to have!
Last thing...although this isn't that cool, but consignment sales are awesome! I think I am so over things having to be new! I mean, who can beat a Ralph Lauren and Gap button up dress shirt for $1 a piece that look like they've never been worn! I found some cute things today but made sure they were all 2T or bigger, I already have a storage bin for clothes that he will grow into.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Baby Shower
Casey has mailed out all of the baby shower invitations as of yesterday, so everyone should be getting one soon. The baby shower is Sep. 27th at Bethel Church (if you need directions please e-mail me at lindsey@treasure2farm.com ) from 10:00-noon. It is going to be a brunch and my family and the Bethel girls really know how to cook, so come prepared to eat! On the invitations and in the bulletin we put our blog site on it to try and answer some questions for you. I know our family, friends, and many of our church family has never experienced a baby shower for a child who is not an infant, so below you will find the answers to the questions we have been being asked...
How old is he? Hudson Luke is 13 months old right now (his birthday is 8-7-07)
What size clothes will he be wearing? He is a little under the normal weight and is at 50% for height. Right now I believe he should be wearing 12 month clothing, but if you are planning on buying him something for the winter I think 18 months would work better. Our sw says that you cannot compare orphanage kids to others but they usually hit a growth spurt when they get home.
We are definitely into 24month-2Toddler clothing for next spring and summer. I'm all about planning ahead! Plus you can get some good deals right now as they are marking things down and bringing in the winter clothes :)
What size diapers? As far as diapers he will be wearing a size 3 when he gets home, but I'm sure we'll need size 4 for the future. Can you ever have enough diapers!?!
What is his room decorated in? You can scroll down on the blog and see pictures of his room (you may have to go to older posts). It's 3 different colors of blue, khaki, and white. Doesn't really have a theme, but his bedding and some of the decor. are stars.
Most all of our needs are on our registries at Wal-mart and Target.
One thing we didn't get to put on the registries is that we love books, veggie tales, and the Max Lucado dvd's. We already have a few of the veggie tales, but I know there are lots of them. Remember he is going to have to learn english so anything that is educational or will help with skills is great!
Casey's (my sister) e-mail address is cnattebery@bellsouth.net if you have any questions about the shower.
To all of our family and friends who are visiting the blog for the first time, please check back often. Jason and I love you all. Thank you is not enough for all of your prayers and support, Hudson is going to just love you. What a great family he already has in you!
Our Bethel Church family-you guys are awesome! The support you have shown us has been amazing, so many of you are so excited for us and ask about Hudson all of the time. We couldn't think of a better place to raise our son and what better people to show him the love of our Lord and Savior!
Jason and I are doing better since our tough week last week. The insurance company is moving along with things so hopefully we will get another vehicle this weekend or next week. Until then they are driving my truck and I'm cruising in skanky (pic. coming soon). His landscaping truck motor is being rebuilt, the guy started on it today. As far as dealing with us not being able to travel until Oct. or later, I'm going to send a photo album over for Hudson so he can see pics of us before we get there. It's a cute kids photo album with a teething ring and really soft, colorful pages. I'm finding strength in...
1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, b/c you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
How old is he? Hudson Luke is 13 months old right now (his birthday is 8-7-07)
What size clothes will he be wearing? He is a little under the normal weight and is at 50% for height. Right now I believe he should be wearing 12 month clothing, but if you are planning on buying him something for the winter I think 18 months would work better. Our sw says that you cannot compare orphanage kids to others but they usually hit a growth spurt when they get home.
We are definitely into 24month-2Toddler clothing for next spring and summer. I'm all about planning ahead! Plus you can get some good deals right now as they are marking things down and bringing in the winter clothes :)
What size diapers? As far as diapers he will be wearing a size 3 when he gets home, but I'm sure we'll need size 4 for the future. Can you ever have enough diapers!?!
What is his room decorated in? You can scroll down on the blog and see pictures of his room (you may have to go to older posts). It's 3 different colors of blue, khaki, and white. Doesn't really have a theme, but his bedding and some of the decor. are stars.
Most all of our needs are on our registries at Wal-mart and Target.
One thing we didn't get to put on the registries is that we love books, veggie tales, and the Max Lucado dvd's. We already have a few of the veggie tales, but I know there are lots of them. Remember he is going to have to learn english so anything that is educational or will help with skills is great!
Casey's (my sister) e-mail address is cnattebery@bellsouth.net if you have any questions about the shower.
To all of our family and friends who are visiting the blog for the first time, please check back often. Jason and I love you all. Thank you is not enough for all of your prayers and support, Hudson is going to just love you. What a great family he already has in you!
Our Bethel Church family-you guys are awesome! The support you have shown us has been amazing, so many of you are so excited for us and ask about Hudson all of the time. We couldn't think of a better place to raise our son and what better people to show him the love of our Lord and Savior!
Jason and I are doing better since our tough week last week. The insurance company is moving along with things so hopefully we will get another vehicle this weekend or next week. Until then they are driving my truck and I'm cruising in skanky (pic. coming soon). His landscaping truck motor is being rebuilt, the guy started on it today. As far as dealing with us not being able to travel until Oct. or later, I'm going to send a photo album over for Hudson so he can see pics of us before we get there. It's a cute kids photo album with a teething ring and really soft, colorful pages. I'm finding strength in...
1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, b/c you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Yesterday
It's 4:00 in the morning and I'm watching Sweet Home Alabama for the 2nd time tonight. I really wish I could sleep but I can't seem to stop thinking about the day we have had. I found out that we will not travel in September, it will be October or later. I can think of no better word than this STINKS! Especially when we were told we would more than likely travel in August. There were 3 of us who received our referrals at the same time. The other 2 families are getting to travel at the end of Sep. and we can't go until after them. I asked why and was told that even though we had all received everything at the same time, we turned our paperwork in last. I guess since we didn't submit anything at all to Russia until the end of June (from where we switched countries) and they had paperwork in before us and it puts us last. I have been e-mailing with one of the families that will be traveling at the end of Sep. Her son is a month older than Hudson and we think they are in the same room together. Hudson is in her son's dvd. I was really wanting to travel with them, but I'm sure we'll meet some day. That's a connection I never want to lose, what a blessing it will be for Hudson to have contact with their son. She is going to take lots of pictures and video for me so at least we'll have some more pictures and can see how he's growing, changing, and hopefully progressing.
So when I finally stopped crying the biggest crocodile tears ever, after realizing we will not be able to see our son for another month which means that's another month of his life he will spend in an orphanage, Jason called me. We had been talking back and forth about our adoption and he, too, was really upset about it. But this call wasn't about that. His workers had been in a wreck. Three of them. Praise God they weren't hurt, but his dodge was totalled. Just last week the landscaping truck motor blew up so they had been driving Jason's work truck while he has been driving my truck. I guess it's a good thing we hadn't sold my car yet (a.k.a. skankmobile). Looks like I'll be driving skanky for a little longer, but I'm not sure what Carney Lawn Care is going to do. It'll take a few days for the insurance company to go look at the dodge so I'm sure Jason will find a way to get through next week before we can get another truck.
So needless to say, yesterday was rough. I try to find the positive in things so here goes...At least we know the Moscow program is doing something and that 2 families will get to see their sons this month. And we are going to get more pics and video of Hudson. No one was hurt in the wreck, the mowers were not hurt or the gooseneck trailer (only thing broke on the trailer was weedeaters and the blower). And the best thing I can think of is I have a wonderful man. He had his first trustee meeting at church last night and didn't get home until around 9:00. I was already in bed watching my movie, trying not to think about everything. After he ate and took a shower he crawled in bed and the first words out of his mouth while he was praying was for me. He knows how bad I'm hurting right now, although he has a whole lot on his shoulders, his main concern was me. I couldn't ask for any better of a man. Okay, now I'm crying again, hopefully my next post will be a good one!
God's still on the throne!
So when I finally stopped crying the biggest crocodile tears ever, after realizing we will not be able to see our son for another month which means that's another month of his life he will spend in an orphanage, Jason called me. We had been talking back and forth about our adoption and he, too, was really upset about it. But this call wasn't about that. His workers had been in a wreck. Three of them. Praise God they weren't hurt, but his dodge was totalled. Just last week the landscaping truck motor blew up so they had been driving Jason's work truck while he has been driving my truck. I guess it's a good thing we hadn't sold my car yet (a.k.a. skankmobile). Looks like I'll be driving skanky for a little longer, but I'm not sure what Carney Lawn Care is going to do. It'll take a few days for the insurance company to go look at the dodge so I'm sure Jason will find a way to get through next week before we can get another truck.
So needless to say, yesterday was rough. I try to find the positive in things so here goes...At least we know the Moscow program is doing something and that 2 families will get to see their sons this month. And we are going to get more pics and video of Hudson. No one was hurt in the wreck, the mowers were not hurt or the gooseneck trailer (only thing broke on the trailer was weedeaters and the blower). And the best thing I can think of is I have a wonderful man. He had his first trustee meeting at church last night and didn't get home until around 9:00. I was already in bed watching my movie, trying not to think about everything. After he ate and took a shower he crawled in bed and the first words out of his mouth while he was praying was for me. He knows how bad I'm hurting right now, although he has a whole lot on his shoulders, his main concern was me. I couldn't ask for any better of a man. Okay, now I'm crying again, hopefully my next post will be a good one!
God's still on the throne!
Monday, September 1, 2008
What's Happening to Me?!?!
It seems motherhood is bringing changes to me and I haven't even seen my child yet! Last night I watched you tube videos of people meeting and bringing their children home, I woke up this morning with a sinus headache from where I cried in almost every video! I even found myself glued to the computer this morning to watch a few I didn't get to watch last night. For those of you who know me best you know I'm not very emotional but it looks like that's all changing!!
The other crazy thing is I like to shop, yes, I'll say it again, I have been enjoying shopping! Usually I only shop a few times a year and I am a big bargain shopper when I do. Well, I'm still a bargain shopper but it looks like it's going to be a lot more often than a few times a year. I have discovered the sale rack at the children's place!! I only like shopping for Hudson and I'm loving looking at all of the children's clothes, it's so much fun! I think Hudson has plenty of shirts at this point, he's going to look like a little man! I have bought him clothes that are just like Jason wears (polo's, button ups, etc.). He's going to be so cute in his little outfits looking like Daddy.
The other crazy thing is I like to shop, yes, I'll say it again, I have been enjoying shopping! Usually I only shop a few times a year and I am a big bargain shopper when I do. Well, I'm still a bargain shopper but it looks like it's going to be a lot more often than a few times a year. I have discovered the sale rack at the children's place!! I only like shopping for Hudson and I'm loving looking at all of the children's clothes, it's so much fun! I think Hudson has plenty of shirts at this point, he's going to look like a little man! I have bought him clothes that are just like Jason wears (polo's, button ups, etc.). He's going to be so cute in his little outfits looking like Daddy.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
2 Years Ago
2 years ago today we were meeting our wonderful social worker, Chris, and plunging into the paperwork of adoption! What a journey is has been this far and it's only beginning!!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Prayer Needs
I just need to be honest, I'm really struggling. The past 3 weeks have been hard on me, but last week was rough. I spent more time on my face in prayer last week than ever. Each day inches by and each day we hear nothing. I cannot sleep at night. I can't fall asleep and then when I finally do I don't get in a deep sleep. I want so desperately to be with my little boy right now I cannot describe it. They told us we were suposed to travel in August and August will soon be over. Our social worker keeps saying we will hear anyday when we are to travel. We know we are waiting on Adopt a Child which is an agency we will work with when we get over there. They are a mother daughter team, and we are just waiting for them to tell us when to travel. Our first trip is only 4 days and we will sign papers to officially accept him so I don't understand why they don't hurry and get us over there. The phone rings and my first thought is this could be our call but then it isn't. I have every line of his face memorized. I could tell you the video in every detail. I am trying so hard to spend my day praying to God and telling Him all about it. I know He hears me
I call on You, O God, for You will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. -Psalm 17:6
I know His timing is perfect, His will- not mine. So please pray for me. Pray for Hudson, me and Jason, and the mother/daughter team of Adopt a Child that they will hurry and get us our dates.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Pics
These pictures are much easier to see than the ones that I posted when we received his referral.
Above: Jason put these letters up last week and put the night stand together, I love his room!Below: The stroller we put together last night, then we both wheeled it around the house last night :)
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Measurements
On Friday we received Hudson's measurements up until 10 months. I will just post a few...
His birth weight (which is also posted on an earlier post) 6lbs. 2 oz. Length 19.7 in.
6 months old 17.02 lbs 26.4 in.
10 months old 19.2 lbs 28.5 in.
On the growth chart for 10 months old his in the 10th percentile for weight and 50th percentile for height. We thought he was bigger than this, he looks big on the dvd and pictures. I wish we knew what his measurements are now.
We have also been keeping a close eye on the Russia/Georgia conflict. Our agency sent us an e-mail last week saying that it has not effected any adoptions and hopefully will not. I just read that today they signed a treaty and Russia is supposed to withdrawl troops tomorrow.
Tonight we put his stroller together. Jason hung his name on the wall the other night, it'cute, I'll have to post some pics soon of the new things. I checked the weather in Moscow and it looks like the highs are in the low 70's and the lows are in the 50's. I'm so ready to get over there. Please pray that we can travel soon! I know God is on the throne and in control but this wait is very hard on us emotionally.
His birth weight (which is also posted on an earlier post) 6lbs. 2 oz. Length 19.7 in.
6 months old 17.02 lbs 26.4 in.
10 months old 19.2 lbs 28.5 in.
On the growth chart for 10 months old his in the 10th percentile for weight and 50th percentile for height. We thought he was bigger than this, he looks big on the dvd and pictures. I wish we knew what his measurements are now.
We have also been keeping a close eye on the Russia/Georgia conflict. Our agency sent us an e-mail last week saying that it has not effected any adoptions and hopefully will not. I just read that today they signed a treaty and Russia is supposed to withdrawl troops tomorrow.
Tonight we put his stroller together. Jason hung his name on the wall the other night, it'cute, I'll have to post some pics soon of the new things. I checked the weather in Moscow and it looks like the highs are in the low 70's and the lows are in the 50's. I'm so ready to get over there. Please pray that we can travel soon! I know God is on the throne and in control but this wait is very hard on us emotionally.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Happy Birthday Hudson!
Today is our little boy's 1st birthday. I wish so badly we were there with him. This is so hard not being able to hold him and be with him after we have seen his pictures and heard him on dvd. I'm finding some comfort today as I remind myself that next year on this day he will be home and we will celebrate his birthday as a family.
Please pray for us as we wait!!
Please pray for us as we wait!!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
We still haven't heard when we are to be over there, but I'm hoping we hear something very soon. The Russian coordinator, Judy (who I've never met but I lover her, she always responds to our questions quickly!), was on vacation last week. So I'm hoping she gets to work tomorrow and checks her e-mail and there is one telling us when we need to be over there. We are packed and ready! Two suitcases are to go to the orphanage and then we have a small bag for our clothes.
We went today and registered at Target and Wal-Mart. It was so much fun!! Although Wal-mart didn't have the selection that I thought they would. Target has some really cute things. I hope to get his measurements soon so that we know what size he is. I bought a 12 month and 18 month outfit to take over to see what size he fits, I'm thinking it will be 18 months he looks big!
Major Praise item...We are going to be staying with a host family who are from the US and work at the Embassy in Moscow. This is so great, it is saving us around $1200 (cost per night for hotel in Moscow is around $350 per night). Moscow is the most expensive city in the world to stay in. What great people they must be, I cannot wait to meet them!
God is so good and Jason and I want to give Him all the glory and praise for this journey. His love endures forever! We are honored to be able to adopt and are so thankful for this gift from God, our little boy! What a privilage to be a parent. Thank you so much Lord! I cannot wait to see Hudson get excited when I tell him that Daddy is almost home, hear him say his first words, see his chubby little cheeks light up when he giggles, and make countless memories. It is true that once you see their face the days seem to take forever, I want to hold him in my arms NOW!
Hudson turns 1 year old this Thursday, August 7th. I looked at my planner to see what I was doing the day he was born, looks like it was a normal day of teaching lessons and riding horses.
We went today and registered at Target and Wal-Mart. It was so much fun!! Although Wal-mart didn't have the selection that I thought they would. Target has some really cute things. I hope to get his measurements soon so that we know what size he is. I bought a 12 month and 18 month outfit to take over to see what size he fits, I'm thinking it will be 18 months he looks big!
Major Praise item...We are going to be staying with a host family who are from the US and work at the Embassy in Moscow. This is so great, it is saving us around $1200 (cost per night for hotel in Moscow is around $350 per night). Moscow is the most expensive city in the world to stay in. What great people they must be, I cannot wait to meet them!
God is so good and Jason and I want to give Him all the glory and praise for this journey. His love endures forever! We are honored to be able to adopt and are so thankful for this gift from God, our little boy! What a privilage to be a parent. Thank you so much Lord! I cannot wait to see Hudson get excited when I tell him that Daddy is almost home, hear him say his first words, see his chubby little cheeks light up when he giggles, and make countless memories. It is true that once you see their face the days seem to take forever, I want to hold him in my arms NOW!
Hudson turns 1 year old this Thursday, August 7th. I looked at my planner to see what I was doing the day he was born, looks like it was a normal day of teaching lessons and riding horses.
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