http://adoptionphotoblog.com sharing the bigger picture of our adoption story Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:57:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We pursued our first adoption with a passion. We worked hard and we planned and dreamed, waited and longed for a child. We felt pain when we experienced our failed placements in Dec and June. We rejoiced at God's faithfulness when Norah became a part of ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/10/09/abundance/ Charlotte Marie was born Sunday October 5 at 8:02PM. She was 5 pounds 10 ounces and 18.5 inches long. She came home to us this afternoon at 3:30PM. Here's some pictures of her homecoming!(Many thanks to our friend Steph for joining us to photograph our family as ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/10/07/norah-is-a-big-sister/ It's Sunday night about 11:45PM.We have raised $12,600.There are no words to describe how humbled we are that you would share with us. It is nothing we have done - it is ALL God and we thank you for your obedience to His call.We spent the weekend in West ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/10/05/no-words/ If you haven't visited this blog in a few days, you're going to want to click here to get caught up before you read this post. I want to give you the amazing update on our fundraising progress. I asked for your help on Tuesday night at 9:30PM. Our ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/10/03/update-on-project-big-sister/ We need $12,000 in 48 hours...because Norah is going to be a big sister.And because her birthmother has just asked us to adopt the baby – Norah’s full biological sibling.And he or she could be born any day!We would have liked to have come up with a clever fundraiser, but ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/10/01/we-need-12000-in-48-hours/ One of my favorite things we did last fall was go to the pumpkin patch. I hope you check out those pictures because it makes my heart melt to see Norah's little round baby face and wispy hair.Anyway, Walden Farm is right here in Smyrna and is one of ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/09/21/walden-farm-pumpkin-patch-smyrna/ It's a cool story how we came to be friends with little Noah and his family! His Mom, Kim, contacted me about a Celebrating Adoption photo session for their family in honor of Noah's little brother Josh's adoption from Kazakhstan. But she also casually mentioned that she heard ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/09/20/happy-birthday-noah/ I can't tell you how much joy fills my heart to see these little bright eyes again. Last week was a huge challenge to make it through Norah's first time to really be sick. She was running high fevers and was very lethargic, etc. At one point ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/09/20/bright-eyes-are-back/ Of course, I know it's not officially here yet, but one afternoon of mild weather and I want to pull out my sweaters and sprinkle leaves on my fireplace mantle!We played outside after Norah got up from her nap yesterday, because I don't know who could resist that fresh air ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/09/16/finally-feeling-like-fall/ I can't believe in all my years working for the Boys & Girls Club that I never ever went to the Discovery Center. I mean, I knew it was wonderful and heard LOTS of great feedback about it every time we sent the kids there on a trip - ... http://adoptionphotoblog.com/2008/09/15/meetup-discovery-center-at-murfree-spring/