Video from SWI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXmDA8rsjKE

This is a video shot by Janelle Ryan and her family while visiting the SWI. If you watch VERY CLOSELY, you will see a really quick glimpse of Lillie walking on her own coming out of the back room. I realize it is about a fourth of a second long... but I will take what I can get!

Quilt update

I have received over 25 squares...yeah! We are over a fourth of the way there! I am planning to spend some time with my cousin Ashley this weekend to make some style decisions about the quilt. I am trying to post squares soon after I receive them. If you would like to see what I have received so far, click on the link at the top of the side bar!

Updates...

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still waiting for confirmation of my LID. I have talked with Grace, my coordinator, and she let me know that, in all actuality, I am presently logged in. Unfortunately, notification of your log in does not come as quickly as it actually occurs. Which means...the wait still continues. I am hoping, however, that with the wait for confirmation taking so long, I will receive my LOA not long after I receive confirmation. All that is to say... I am hoping that the wait is getting shorter and shorter!
On another note, Janelle Ryan, who traveled to get her daughter 2 weeks ago, said Lillie is now walking independently! I had guessed that, but now have confirmation.

Video of Lillie from December!

Okay...I know it seems a bit late since this is from December...HOWEVER...It has been a long hard technology road to get them on here. It is great to see her walking...I hope you all enjoy them as much as I have.

Two of the videos have her walking and interacting...the third shows the other babies in her room. It helps tell a bit more of the story!

Another View of Lillie's Room

Here are a few more pics of Lillie's room and the progress made. I finally got the top done (It's a small world) and the pictures on the wall. The 2 you see by her bed are both from Fuling ( I found them in pictures posted by other parents who have traveled to the area.) One is a Stick Stick Soldier and the other is women doing Tai Chi. The little mirror and the beautiful elephant pillow were chosen for her by her cousins Patricia and Clarissa...they are both from Pakistan via Switzerland. The Japanese figures are from my friend Allyson.
The other picture is another corner of her room. The wonderful rocker was given by Sydney Sampson and her family... a transfer from her playroom to Lillie's bedroom. The shelf is full of wonderful books and a few toys. I am sure we will add more as time gets closer to Lillie's arrival. The pretty pink blanket peeking out from the side of the picture is from Meg and Caroline...one that I am sure will be a favorite!
Just thought I would help give everyone a better "view"!

Progress on the 100 wishes quilt

Thank you so much to everryone who has sent fabric for the 100 wishes quilt! I received another square today.
There are so many people who keep telling me they plan to contribute and I can't imagine the quilt without your wish! I would love to have all of the peices (or at least most of them) by the first week of April so that over spring break we can begin working on it. Although I don't know for certain, i should have a log in date soon, which means travel could come sooner rather than later...finally! (don't get too excited...I am still expecting late summer at the soonest) Thanks again to everyone. Your prayers and good wishes are greatly appreciated!

Pictures from Fuling

Another three Fuling girls have found their forever families! These families went to the Orphanage today and took lots of gifts for the children and nannies. They also had the chance to meet Lillie! One of the ladies, Janelle, spent time with Lillie and told her how much I loved her and that I would come for her soon. The picture Lillie is holding in her hand is the one I sent to Janelle so she could find Fu Bao Yun once they arrived in Fuling. It is good to see her looking healthy and strong! Hold on Lillie...I am coming as soon as I can!