Photo Shoot!

Tracie took pics of Maya today in her traditional Ethiopian gear! I have been wanting to have her pics taken for a while, especially in her dress from Ethiopia...which of course was way too big! But here are some amazing pics that Tracie took. There are about 100 of them and I love about literally 80 of them. Tracie posted them on her photo blog but here they are! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Thanks TRACE! The girl is TALENTED!

Here Maya is wearing True Religion Jeans! How cute are they! My rep sent them to Maya. Amy I know u want these for Silas. U can borrow them at the UNION! :)

Maya at Hannah's Hope in FEB 08

Tracie and Ted took this picture of Maya when they were in Ethiopia to pick up their little boy... Can u just die! Look at her hair! She has SO much more now!

so, is this not the most amazing picture! Ted with Maya in ETHIOPIA...I just can't!

I feel so sad when I see these pics of Maya because I remember the feelings of wanting to be with her sooooooo bad. What a deep feeling of longing.

P.S. I just showed Josh this post and he thought he was TED! So funny!

AGCI Knoxville Picnic!!!

All God's Children is pleased to announce the return of AGCI picnics

Knoxville, Tennessee
Saturday, July 12th
11am-3pm

Picnic Host
Tracie Ancelet: t.ancelet@knology.net

Park Name and Website
Victor Ashe Park: 4901 Bradshaw Road. Knoxville, TN 37912
http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/parks/victor.asp

Park Amenities
• Covered picnic tables
• Grassy area
• Unpaved trail
• Paved Loop
• Playground
• Disc Golf area
• Restrooms

Food
Bring your own picnic.

Also, please bring a tray of goodies to share for dessert.

Activities
• Balloon Clown
• Frisbee
• Ring Toss

Nearby Hotels
• Clarion Inn (865) 687-8989
• Super 8 Motel North (865) 689-7666
• Econo Lodge North (865) 687-5680
• Best Value Inn (865) 689-2200

Nearby Attractions
• Knoxville Zoological Gardens
• Sunsphere Tower
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Dollywood
• Knoxville Zoo
• Forbidden Caverns
• The Lost Sea

You just have to come! You can't say no to these faces can you?

Click Here to read more about the picnic details on Tracie's Blog

Standing...almost

So, I get home from market today to see a new Maya. Her hair is longer, she is laughing more (if that is possible) crawling forward but mostly STANDING. Whether in her crib, play area or leaning on the couch the girl stands constantly. You would think she would be exhausted from standing...no not Maya...she is always on the go.

Crawling

Almost up

Balance on one foot

Ahhhhhh right where she belongs...

In other news... I am concerned about...my Ollie. He is depressed. He is gaining weight. YES i said gaining weight. We have had the boy for 6 years and for all 6 years I had to attempt to hand feed him while he only ate the red pieces of the Ben-i-ful. So frustrating. Then we had to put gravy on it, chicken broth, anything to get the dog to eat. His ribs constantly showed. NOW ever since we brought Maya home he has been eating non stop. Its actually shocking. All of a sudden the dog can eat all day. Eat in a hysterical manner. Its BIZZARE. Does anyone know why? He also lifted his leg in Maya's room last night on her curtain.......hmmmmmmmmm jealous someone? Its sad for him. Here is is at his new weight...

poor guy. He still sleeps in my bed under the covers. Hopefully he will be able to rise up out of this depression. In the mean time look at my other girl who is still happy and fat...

Congrats on all the other referrals this week! Yeah!

Happy One Year Anniversary Tracie

So this is a very funny thing. It all started by me posting about Suzi and Natalie's one year anniversary of their referral and Tracie left a comment about today being our one year anniversary of our meeting, then sending in application to AGCI etc.....so i decided to make Tracie a little poster type thing on Microsoft word...it came out very cute pics and all. Then I realized Tracie didn't make me anything so i did what any normal person would do and told/asked her to make me an anniversary gift...proceeded with an email that says "who does that"...ME, okay I do. I wanted an anniversary gift from her...so here is the end result...I got three here is one of them...

Is that the cutest thing...see if we all just say how we really feel like I did by insisting on a gift you can get what u want. Shouldn't we try that with our husbands! :)

Eliana is OKAY

What great News! Check out Lindsey's blog for updates!

Please Pray for The WHEELERS!

Lindsey found out last night that Eliana is very sick. They are in Guatalmala now to be with her. To read more about this her sister Lauren is updating everyone on Lindsey's blog which is http://www.thewheelerjourney.blogspot.com/.

Love

Julie