WHICH DO YOU WANT FIRST?

The good news is that we recently got another update on our little poptart!

“She is as bright eyed as ever. Not only does she love playing with the toys in her bed, but also can be seen trying to wear her purse on her feet! Ever fashion conscious, she is precious, and very expressive to those around her. She can almost sit on her own now, but just hasn't quite gotten the whole balance thing down yet. She doesn't seem to mind too much though, for she loves being pulled up and gently rolling back onto her pillows!” –Travis

Weight = 15.4 pounds

The "potential" bad news is this: (One hopes a phone call from super caseworker Jessica at this point in the process would be a joyful one, but no.) Jessica tells us that there is a chance that there could be delays on the big day, October 15. If things don't go as we hope in court, then we are unclear how long the process may be delayed. We are definitely praying hard now...

In peace and prayer,

smj & cdj

ON THE MOVE

*** KOKO UPDATE! ***

"This girl is ready to move! She is flopping and grunting and with good speed, too! The desire to sit still and look pretty has passed! She is obviously still gorgeous, head to toe; and I mean toe! I almost sent a picture of her toes; they are perfect! She can almost sit without support." -- Travis

Weight - 14.52 lbs.

She is still being treated for Atopic Eczema and is also being treated for an upper respiratory infection.

So then, we are now counting down a second time. We are just under 4 weeks to court date re-play, October 15. The good news is that there is lots of life going on! We are blessed with work and meetings, and Sunday School, and so many other events happening during this busy 'almost fall' time of year. You all know how it goes...! Life is ON THE MOVE!

Onward!

IT'S FOOTBALL SEASON!

In honor of this most wonderful time of year (Go Huskers), we proudly share with you all the latest update on our bundle of beautifulness.

“She is so pretty! Sometimes, I feel rude when I am holding her because I just sit and stare! I started watching my manners after I saw the beating she gave her toy football! She hit and kicked this football until I thought the stuffing would come out! Then she would bite it and yell at it and when it was all over; she was laughing! Come to think of it, she was wearing a smile the entire time! It was an intimidating show of aggression! No more stares! She can roll over (one way) and 'razz' (make a wet razzing sound).” --Travis

Weight- 14.11 pounds
Her fast breathing has subsided and the Conjunctivitis has cleared.
She continues with cream for her Atopic Eczema.

It's hard to believe that in a few short days she will be 6 months old. The pictures we have recently received are evidence of her growing so fast...our future daughter is truly a sweet little girl.

ARE YOU KIDDING!!!????!!! WE ARE ABSOLUTELY READY TO MEET THIS GIRL!

But....ok....for now, we watch football! Bring it on!

smj

SNAPPING... ***Edited***

...Out of it.

Ok, so....we're snapping out of it. Hope springs eternal and it occurred to me that perhaps a shiny new post on the blog may be a good idea.

Hey, we have A LOT to be thankful for. We just celebrated ten (10!!!) years of marriage. Wha? For real? No way. 10 years? What an amazing 10 years. Here's to amazing things in the next 10!

We have a ton of "family" loving on us and praying and being wonderful.

We have a court date and some seriously wonderful travelling families offering to take seriously precious time from their travel itineraries to get some photos (and maybe video!) of our little Koko. Wow. Really, wow.

Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin are excellent diversions from adoption uncertainty.

And...a little family we know got some great news! Click here!

So, it's not all gloomy, even though I don't think we will ever be fond of the kind of rain that creates it's own entire season.

Someday we will be with Koko...

...someday when it's time.

For now, we will simply share Koko's tiny hands and feet with you, brought to us all by the Kennedy's. (THANK YOU KENNEDY'S!)

-smj

PLAN B

Jessica just called.

Birthmother did not appear in court today, and will not be able to appear tomorrow either.

New plan. Court date October 15.

It feels as though time is now standing still.

No other words to express our feelings right now.

We ache for our baby girl.

smj out