Look, Kendra... new pictures!

(That's for our niece... who checks this blog everyday for new pictures.)

We just got a bunch of new ones of our beautiful daughter! Bev sent us this message along with the pics:

Once again it's been slow getting pictures out! We know how much you love to see pics of your baby, but at least you know we're not neglecting her for the computer;)! Since we were a bit slow, these pictures were taken over the last month and a half. Grace is really eating much better and we know it has a lot to do with everyones' prayers, so thank you for praying and for asking everyone else to pray as well! God is so awesome and faithful! Grace also really likes to play. She has the sweetest laugh, and sometimes when she's sitting in a bouncy chair she will just start talking in her own little language. It's the funniest little gurgle mumbly thing:)! Grace's court date is coming soon (May 1st), so we'll all be praying that it goes well, and that everything after it moves very fast! Enjoy the pics!:)

God Bless,

The Home

That last picture was from Suzann Lynch. Her husband and her just got back from Taiwan with their daughter, Emily (who you can see in an earlier picture of all the kids on the sofa- she's the one the end with the pacifier). Here's what she said:

Hi Laura,
My name is Suzann Lynch & Todd and I just adopted our little Emily at the beginning of March. I wasn't sure if you & Seth were able to go to Taiwan yet or if you are still waiting. I'm sending some pictures of your precious Grace that we took while we were there. She is a doll! Her hair is like silk. She seems like a little princess to me. She was so funny, she spent a lot of her waking time "talking". She has a lot to say!
Anyway, call or e-mail anytime. I would love for Emily & Grace to be friends in the future.
Love,
Suzann

Thank you all for praying for Grace's appetite. Obviously, we're thrilled she's continuing to eat better! And we can't wait to hear her "own little language" for ourselves!

Here are some pictures of the nursery. We still are going to do a lot of decorating, but the main paint is up. Also, we were given a crib from Laura's parents and grandma... which was awesome. We have a dresser and rocker on the way, too, so we're pretty much set for nursery furniture. I let Laura buy the nursery bedding she wanted from Target which made her very happy.

As Bev said in the letter, Grace's court date is May 1st. Depending on how that goes, we may be able to go get her a few weeks after that or sometime in June. Please pray that everything would go smoothly.

It seems like everyone we run into is constantly asking us when we get to go get her. This is bittersweet as it shows how much everyone cares about her and us, but also reminds us how long we've been waiting.

But the good news is...It's getting closer!