Happy Halloween!

What a busy few days it has been. Chloe and Keaton both had Halloween parties at school and I got ambitious and baked for both events. Then, tonight we had a blast trick or treatin' with friends. I managed a few shots of these little goblins before we headed out for the night.

Keaton and Chloe - Halloween Night 08.

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Another name

We added another 'possible name' to the list, Shaune and I are both really fond of the name Charlotte. It isn't a front runner but we like it and are thinking it (along with the other names) over. Once we have her photo we'd like to name her right away. I find it hard just calling her 'baby girl'.

So, her name is likely going to be:
-Meg
or
-Charlotte
or
-Isabel

It will depend on her cute little face and what name suits her best. Her Vietnamese name will be a part of her full name, perhaps her middle name I think.

Just mulling things over in my head tonight... thinking about her and hoping I'm not mulling these thing over in my head for another many months. I'm ready to be her momma.

Fun photos

Yesterday was our annual halloween party ...the kids had a blast. I didn't get around to counting but I think there was about 25 parents there and probably 60 kids. I snapped these photos of our kiddies before we headed to the hall. Chloe is a spider charmer complete with cobweb pig tails and Keaton was a Clone trooper (his obsession with Star Wars continues).

15 months DTV

...another month closer. As far as I know we are still #3.
It will happen... hopefully soon.

What I'm thankful for...

This weekend was our Thanksgiving... 3 turkey dinners later and I think I might start to gobble. We spent the weekend surrounded by all our amazing family. Saturday was our annual Whyte family haywagon ride (2 haywagons... around 50 people total) around Fraser Lake. The scenery was beautiful and the weather (all weekend) was amazing.
Sunday we spent lunch with the Emerson side of the family - it was great seeing Gram and all the family. From there we went to Shaune's mom and dads for another amazing turkey supper. Wow, I could barely stay awake from all the feasting we did. Lynn made her amazing chocolate pecan pie and it was a quiet evening with just my in-laws and great Nanna K.

Anyhow... it was a wonderful family weekend. The thing I am most thankful for is FAMILY. I have been blessed, truly!

Today we took the kids for a hike right in our back yard. We spent about 2 hours hiking in the woods and they even stopped to have a cold skinny dip in the stream! It was a perfect day. I'm so thankful to have my children - it certainly helps us to have them to focus on and love as we wait on child #3. We are still anxious for our news to come but weekends like this remind us of just how lucky we are.

Photo of Chloe and Keaton during our hike through the woods:

18 months ago today...

Yes, a year and a half ago today we took the giant leap into the world of adoption. The path that will lead us to our 3rd child. It is something we had thought of for years and it was a decision we came to with excitement and enthusiasm in our hearts. We mailed our application into our agency and have not looked back... we just keep moving forward even when it feels like it is at a snails pace.

We are keeping very busy with ballet for Chloe and hockey for Keaton and work for daddy and work for me too. I'm taking on all I can juggle right now to get me through this wait. The busier we keep ourselves the more we focus on the now... the wonderful beautiful NOW.

...18 months and we are still very happy and excited that we chose this path for our family. It isn't always easy but what things worthwhile in life really are?

In other news, I can't believe how cold it is getting here already. The days are beautiful and sunny but the night time is COLD. We will see frost soon for sure. I love the Autumn - it is my most favourite time of year. The gorgeous trees and the 'sweater weather'... the apple orchards and pumpkin patches... it is all good!

Next weekend is Thanksgiving here (incase my US friends forgot, Canadians get to pig out on turkey first ;) - I cannot wait. We celebrate t'giving in a big way with all our family. We will be attending 3 t'giving feasts in less than 24 hrs. CRAZY... but mmm mmm good.

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