One Week Ago....

It was one week ago when I saw the face that would be the daughter that I've longed for

for 14 years. She literally took my breath away.
Within one week, she has captivated my heart and I have fallen so deeply in love with her face that it physically hurts. One week ago....we celebrated Emerson Grace with a beautiful little cake that J's friend had made up at the last moment.

We popped the cork on some very tasty champagne and toasted to the dream that came true....

We toasted to the lifelong friends we've made on this journey, the sisters that our daughters already have in America and how thankful we were for all that we have been blessed with.

We ate, we drank, we showed every.single.person. the face of Eme~Grace....VIP style ;)

We sat on the dock of the bay and made our own music.

And during the course of the night, I must have asked....did that really happen? a dozen times.

I can't believe it's only been one week! It's been a whirlwind of sorts and I am utterly blown away with all of your very sweet emails, cards & comments. I could have never made it through this wait without you. I'm in awe that we dared to dream a dream in 1995 & though we had to jump through more hoops than we ever could have imagined, our Emerson Grace was worth the wait.

We can't wait to bring her home, but like always....we will treasure & enjoy the now. For those of you left waiting, my heart will always be with you, till the moment you bring your child home...just don't give up on the dream. Dreams do come true.

My boys have been vacationing all week at the most golf~ilicious place on the planet, Grams & Gramps. No doubt they've been enjoying themselves immensely, but it's time to bring them home. I was hoping to have our weekend video completed by now, but with so many photos & having so many other things to take care of, there just hasn't been the time.

& a big happy birthday to my girl, Colleen.

I love & miss you & I'm so grateful that you were here last weekend to celebrate the joy that is Emerson Grace.

I only wish you were with me tonight to sit on the dock of the bay....happy birthday.