Amelia's First Baby Doll

Amelia has an American Girl Bitty Baby with all the accessories from my cousin's family. This was her first baby doll and they picked it to look a little like her. She is so cute and has her own pink trunk with bottles, rattle, gown, blanket and bib. I know she will love it! Thanks again Connie, Brian, Jennifer & Elizabeth. Your support and positive thoughts have meant a lot to me. After visiting the American Girl store in Chicago this summer when I visited my friend Meg, I'm sure they will be seeing a lot of my business in the future. The coordinating items seem endless and so very cute!

After the referrals my agency received this week, I think my new number is probably 39. I will have been on the waiting list one year this next week. Adoption is an emotional rollercoaster and is not for the faint of heart. My faith has been tested a lot this last year, but I know things will happen when they are supposed to.

October in the Desert

Okay, this isn't really what October looks like where I live. This picture is from my trip to Vermont this time last year. However, it is starting to cool down some (below 100, sometimes below 90) and I am ready!

My agency received referrals last week for 2 healthy infant boys and 2 special needs children. I believe that takes me down to at least 40 on the waiting list. We will no longer get updated wait list numbers when we get the weekly agency updates. This is a new policy and not very popular. However, I know the agency must have their reasons. I will estimate my number based on the referrals that come in and hope I get close. It is amazing how you set your sights all week on Thursday/Friday when the agency updates come out! The additional good news this week is that our agency is now working with another orphanage.