Our Ethiopian Princess!

I don't know if princess suits her quite right, but she sure is our princess. She definitely has the princess "role" down.  She comands attention, which we all eagerly give her.  Reese is the spunkiest, loudest and probably the funniest 2 year old this family has ever seen. 

I was reflecting on her life, that which she has had and that yet to be.  As she was playing in our backyard with her sisters that adore her, blessed and priviledged came to mind.  But the blessings and priviledge have been all ours!

When we were in Ethiopia, we bought Reese a formal traditional Ethiopian dress.  We were running out of time to take her picture in this beautiful dress as she is growing up so fast. 

Enjoy!

Reese Ellenor Etenesh Smith

Soccer, soccer and more soccer!

This past weekend, we had but another great weekend of soccer, except now it includes our "little" Hayden, that isn't too little anymore, participating in the big tournaments.

Where does the time go?  How do you go from this....

PSC Butterflies '07

To this...

Pacific FC '99 Blue

Tumwater Kick in the Grass Tournament

2nd Place U11 Girls

Hayden...

Soccer Extraordinaire!

We are so proud of you!!

Travel Approval #1

We received our Travel Approval today (Wednesday) for Samuel Thomas Jun Smith. 

Isn't he just beautiful, I can't wait to kiss those chubby little cheeks.

So now we just are waiting for Addisyn's TA,

 and then YES! we are going to China!

Finally!

Happy Birthday America!

A few pictures of our day....

Happy Birthday Christopher!

Happy Birthday Christopher....

A new story began in our family two months ago, on May 4th, 2010 we welcomed Christopher into our family.  Christopher turned 12 this July 4th.

We are so blessed to have this active young man in our lives.  He always has a quick smile and eagerness galore despite the major challenges he has faced in his life.  He has  recovered from major surgery in the midst of strangers he now calls his family.

Happy Birthday Bud!

We are so happy to be your family.