Keeping Busy

In so many ways it has not seemed like we have been really waiting for Max. Things have been so busy and the whole process has gone so smoothly. Yes, it is hard having a picture of that little face all around our house ... seeing that reminds me that he is real and waiting for us in China. On the other hand, we are in busy season around here with life and basketball - no rest for the weary. McKaden is doing great and continues to amaze us. The other night when she blew the candles out after dinner I was complaining about all the smoke they made - she replied to me "that where there is smoke, there is fire!" I asked her how she knew that and she said she just "knewd" that. Some firsts for her have been rollerskating, bowling and sledding. We have a snow day a while back and it was a lot of fun building a snow man and sledding - right in our yard! She is still obsessed with ladybugs and oftens speaks the language of ladybugs - which we do not speak, so it causes some confusion around here. She is still as sharp as can be and loves going to school. She seems to be adjusting to the idea of having a brother and talks about sharing and playing with Max. She has been a real prayer warrior for her Grandpa Moondoggie and his health, as well as praying that Max will be safe ... the prayers of a child are beautiful. McKaden is a really special little girl and we are still so thankful for her and that God chose us to be her parents ... it is rather humbling.