SJ's First Day...

on the beach was the BEST way

to celebrate her nine months Forever~

seems like forever ago that she became our Forever daughter,

as if we have always had her.

We are SO thankful to be on vacation this week!!!

There is no way we could be taking this trip

had it not been for two very special people.

Scott's mom and dad made a very sweet decision

to purchase a condo in Surfside/Garden City~Myrtle Beach, SC

and because of their generosity,

all four children get a week at the beach free!!!

They would be SO happy that precious SJ

was able to step out on the beach today

and run toward the water for the first time ever!!!

She was not the least bit apprehensive ~

It was the cutest thing to see her holding out her arms

trying to keep her balance standing in the water~

She absolutely LOVED the water!~

At one point,

I looked up to see her walking toward the water

with a boogie board...

as if she knew what to do~

After watching EK for a minute,

she was ready to try it herself~

And not to worry,

she LOVES the sand just as much as she loves the water~

It was a wonderful day for all of us~

more about EK and the bigs later this week. :)

Adoption Update~

We are SO excited that a family has been at Shepherd's Field

over the weekend

and she told me in her post today~

"Sharon & Angie…saw your sweet angels…will share more with you when we return!"

Now that took my breath away~

someone actually saw our son and has news to share.

WOW, thank you Jesus!!!

SO EXCITED!!! :)

AND~

Annie, Will's sponsor, flew to China yesterday

and will be there for about 6 weeks or so

to teach English and play with the children @ Shepherd's Field.

She is planning to send us photos while she is there!!!

SO THANKFUL that we will see him again soon!!! :)