My little MeeNa B. She wasn't digging the camera when I put that little headband on. I just can't seem to control her hair. She has about as much as I do. hee hee.

And look at her with her godmother, Shannon. She is just sleeping like an angel in her arms. MeeNa will be wearing Shannon's christening outfit for her own christening. Isn't that sweet? It's funny. Shannon must have been a little porker or something. What she wore when she was about 3 months old is going to fit my little peanut at almost 11 months old. Ha! Just kidding Shannon. : )

I had a funny thought the other day.... Justin (the godfather... no, not THE godfather. hee hee) was adopted by his stepdad several years back. It's funny to think that they have a special bond with each other. I'm praying that Justin can be a support for MeeNa if she ever needs to talk to another adopted person in her future. Of course, we would support her. But, Justin is closer to the experience than anyone else is. Hmmmm. It's a weird coincidence that Justin is the godfather. It never popped in my mind until recently.

Justin is going into the army June 2nd. Pray for his safety! It always scares me when someone I love joins the military. Especially now.

I am not as prompt as I should be.... I will be sending out thank you notes to everyone who gave MeeNa a little something. I haven't gotten to them yet, but will shortly. I just want to thank everyone now for the gifts she received. Thank you so much for every little outfit, hand me down, toy, gentle gesture, and support you have given her and her family. : )

Spring Day!

MeeNa was digging our spring day. Isn't she cute? She loves the camera, and I think she's quite photogenic. Of course, I'm not bias. NOT! She's such a pretty little girl to me. I just love how she looks into the camera when you take her picture. So far she is doing extremely well. She's a bit crabby at times, but so am I. HA!

My favorite pictures

This is my 'gotcha' day. It's the first time I held MeeNa. I like the second one too. That's my second favorite. The boys are so silly. The were chowing down on their pretzels. They were so patient at the airport.

More pics

I'm trying to figure out how to setup a slideshow. Until then, here is another pic.

They're home

Here is just one picture of the family, well, almost the family. These are The Three Muskateers who battled the long flight from South Korea. I will post more soon.

I spoke to Mike this morning!

Here is the run down:

They got there just fine, but their butts hurt from sitting so long on the plane. hee hee The cab ride was an hour from Incheon airport to the hotel and cost $100. For all of those future travelers... take the bus shuttle to the hotel if ESWS can't be there to pick you up. I'm sure it's cheaper. I'm not sure if Mike was aware of the buses, there is a list of hotels at the exit for the shuttles.

He got to see MeeNa! She is a real cutie, he said. She is 17kg = 37.4 lbs.? I'm not sure about this. It is either 7kg or 7.7kg. That would make more sense because she will be between 15-17lbs. He said she was a chunky monkey. She would play with him and go to the foster mom for reassurance. He is having a hard time getting the laptop connected to the internet to send pictures, sorry.

He gets to see her tomorrow (well, when we are sleeping) for awhile. They will have lunch at the agency. Friday morning they will go back to the agency to pick up MeeNa and be driven to the airport. Phew! I can't wait until he is home. I told him this morning that he should get the video camera running before he sees me. I want my, the boys, and Omi's reactions on tape. Especially the boys.

Well, toodles....

TRAVELING TO KOREA

Mike and Hans are about to board a plane to Korea! It is Sunday morning and I just got off the phone with Mike. He is waiting for the plane. I'm so excited I can't even think about this because I'll begin to cry. And I'm NOT a cry baby but will totally break down if I think about holding that cutie in my arms for the first time.

I'm so glad we are nearing the final phases of this process. It sure has been hectic. I know God is trying to teach me patience. I hope he has succeeded. If not, I have learned a lot about faith anyway.

Mike, Hans and MeeNa will return Friday morning. I can't wait to speed walk (I won't run and scare the poor thing) in the airport and just feel her warm little body when I pick her up. I can't wait to see a hopeful smile on her little face. I can't wait until she holds me in return or giggles when I play with her. I can't wait until she splashes me and gets ME all wet in her first bath at home. I can't wait until I see her sleeping soundly with the most peaceful look on her face. And I have to ask myself if I have learned to be patient? Hmm. It's a no brainer. I will try my best!

I hope to update this blog as Mike sends me information. Please say a prayer for us. Pray that everyone returns home safely and that MeeNa enjoys her flight.

Stay tuned....