ANOTHER PHOTO

Here is another photo of Melaina (Bing Bing) sticking out her tongue. I had the nice guy at Walgreens help scan the two pictures and put them on a disc. I am so in love with her toes and little pout! She has Papa Fred's hairline and nephew Kevin's Birthday! A red thread for sure. She is much younger in this photo. I assume she is 6 months here. She is ten months now. Thanks to everyone for their support and love through this very long wait. Her full name is Melaina Nasim Humbles.

The paperwork came translated today. My Dad and sister were here when Bob and I opened the envelope. It was so nice they could share it with us.

I took the papaerwork to the pediatrician. She loves baths, and has a sweet tooth. She sleeps well and is very healthy! They say she has a ready smile and pleasant personality. She can't wait to meet her sister, brother, and everyone else!

INTRODUCING BABY HUMBLES

WE HAVE A BABY GIRL!!! GOD IS GOOD!

We would like to announce our baby girl's arrival. We will have photos and more information tomorrow. Lifelink will overnight the package from Chicago. Hey, don't we have a daughter there?

Anyway, baby's given name is Xu Bing Bing. I love it! Xu sounds like shoe.

Our daughter is 10 months old with a birthday of 3-07-2008. She is in the Guangdong province of China. Let's hope we will have a picture to post soon!

Thank you to all who have helped to support us in this very long wait. Thank you to my dear friends, Peggy and Sara, who came to enjoy the news. You made it a very special day! Congratualtions to my travelmates on their referrals as well.

LATER AT HOME

Our stocking tradition.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2008

We started the day at Aunt Pat's house. Our "babies" are so grown. Nicole was able to come home from Chicago. Landon now finished with football looks forwad to skiing with Dad soon. Plenty of great food and family!

CHRSTAMAS EVE 2008

Say cheese, Bobby! Come on, smile.

Merry Christmas, Honey. Nine years ago today you popped the question. Here's to 18 years of Christmas together!

GRANDMA BETTY AND JERRY

As Grandpa Jerry says, "Any day I wake up is a great day!" We sure had a great day.

Terri and her friend joined us as well. Even though it took some time for them to get up the hill, they finally made it!

CHRISTMAS EVE

Dad and Ma Jan came over for Christmas Eve. We had chili and other yummies. Sister Terri and her friend were here, as well as Grandparents Jerry and Betty. This was the day of the ice storm comith.

JANUARY SEEMS TO BE THE MONTH!

News from China is that all the referrals are filled from 2-23-06. We missed it by one day with a log in date of 2-24-06. We are happy knowing we are next in line to get a photo. It should come sometime around mid-January, unless for some reason things speed up. Finally, we are just weeks away from seeing the new addition to our family!