GINORMOUS SECRET!

We have been on a journey for six months.  A secret journey to do the MOST  we can with one trip!  With the excitement of adopting Timothy, we paused to think about the isolation he will feel initially. It got us researching about adding another....the cost, logistics and impact of on our family.  We decided it was very doable.

Megan insisted it be a girl please!!  So the search began for a girl with only more minor special needs since Tim will need lots of medical attention right away.  This journey was far more disappointment than success....then

FINALLY a lucky ladybug flew our way!

Today we received PA (provisional approval from China) for our little girl.

KATE MEI BRAKMAN

I'm sure you want the stat's and pic right?  She was born September 16, 2010 and was abandon just under a month later.  She was premature and has anemia. The anemia will be fixed when we get her to a decent hematologist here in the US.  She also has a very cute "outtie" or as China calls it an umbilical hernia.  Probably won't need to repair it... we'll let ya know later on that!  The best part....

Kate Mei is at the SAME orphanage as our Tim!  One trip, to one orphanage!  God truly knows my patience level... or lack there of!

I know, I know STOP typing and get the pic up!  But first, I need to warn you........

Baby Kate was NOT enjoying her photo shoot on the day this pic was taken.

YES, we have a diva coming our way!

AND our cutie bug isn't afraid to express herself.

Now, back to unloading box, after box, after box....well, you get the point!  More posts upcoming of our move to Arkansas.  The kids just HATE the pool by the way 8-)