Our little Ethiopian blessing........

Wow!!!!  It's clear that being back in reality really has put a damper on my blogging! :)  So much for using the blog to keep track of all the special moments!!!

Well, since February a LOT has happened!  Nicolas is doing very well in school, and only has 2 weeks left until his very first summer break!!

He has been playing AYSO soccer and is LOVING it!  Here are a few shots:

And the most exciting reason for this post is that 2 1/2 weeks ago, we received some amazing news. 

We're expecting!!!  

What does Nicolas think about it?  Watch this!!!

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

Baby M was born just before Christmas in Ethiopia (and to think we were in Africa when she was born!!).  She is a little peanut at about 10 pounds, but is happy and healthy!  We have not been given a timeline yet, but are guessing based on the timelines of other families that we could potentially take our first trip in August.  Again, guessing here, that would put us back in Ethiopia to bring her home in October.  Ethiopian courts close annually for several weeks in August and September, so we are praying to make it over before the closure!  

As if that isn't enough excitement for one post, another family we know is going to be heading to Ethiopia in less than two weeks (!!!!!) and they are going to be able to take pictures and video of M for us!!  We can hardly wait - not only for them to meet their precious girl, but for them to be able to hold M and love on her for us!!

We would love your prayers for M - for continued health and growth, that she would feel loved every moment of every day, that she would receive the care, nurturing, nourishment, and love that she needs, and that God would begin to prepare her precious heart for the major changes that are coming in her life!

Even almost three weeks later, I still cannot believe it!!  We are so very blessed to be able to bring this little angel into our family.  Thank you all for your prayers, encouragement, and support.