Three years ago today, our little guy was born on the other side of the ocean. We had started the adoption process by then, and were actually looking to adopt from the Ukraine. I had a picture of a little boy with
blond hair and blue eyes in my mind. When we decided to change countries in June/July that is when Calvin was placed in the orphanage by his mom in Bulgaria. We are so blessed to have found you son, after all these years of waiting. And he has dark brown hair and eyes like the rest of us!
I received an email from our agency with some medical history and pictures of about 4 little boys, the youngest being Calvin (2.5 yrs old) who had some special medical needs. I requested more information on him and updated pictures, his picture was from when he was about 12 months old. We asked for updated head circumference, weight and height and other info on his medical condition. We then prayed about it and a few weeks later sent the above information to our IA doctor. We couldn't be given his official referral because our paperwork didn't have his exact medical condition, so we had to update our paperwork, which took 3 months. Finally in February we received his official referral.
It is hard to believe it has been 7 months since we first saw Calvin's little face in a picture and we are still waiting on a court date to bring him home. It is so hard not being able to do anything about it but wait. Reminds me of the song, I am waiting on you Lord.
Each holiday that goes by, I think of you little one. I think of you when I rise in the morning and I think of you when my head touches the pillow at night. I thank my God for you and pray for your safety. We are waiting to bring you home. I pray this will be the last birthday you celebrate with out your family.
I am hoping the care givers are taking pictures of Calvin's special day today. We sent them a disposable camera and some gifts for him, and treats for him and his friends. Once we get our son home I plan to have a 'small' birthday party for him with just family. This will probably not be until he is home at least for a month. He loves lego's so I will make lego cupcakes and do a lego theme. Can't wait to see him again, and hold him.
Put this verse above Calvin's bed this past week.
His room is red, with blue blinds,blue area carpet, white trim and there is also a white crib in his room where we will start off. The bed, and his dresser are dark brown wood. Stars and stripes are on his bed. Can't wait to bring him home.
Rockford, MI (Chris' family reunion)
Gull Lake, memorial weekend with cousins and grandparents. The girls did rock climbing, zip line, bowling, arts and crafts and playing at the beach. We also had a tornado warning so got to sit in a bathroom for 45 minutes. We always have a great time at Gull Lake,and make wonderful memories.
Back yard, mulching, weeding and planting some prenials.
Lettuce, tomatoes, green onions planted too.
Same picture sorry, don't know how to delete. This is the front, mulching done.
Front door step has 2 of these flower pots. We are in the process of now replacing that outside carpet (it is thinning and falling apart). Doing all of this as we wait on a court date. Next on my list is the side of the garage (remove wood logs, and put down mulch and ground covering). 
