It's a God thing!

Jonathan was scheduled to be off the same week as spring break. Since we will be traveling the week after, he needed to switch weeks. He went in and told his boss and his boss said that was not going to work. A co-worker, Chris, walked in and said something to Jonathan about needing spring break off. So, then Jon said well I need to work that week, but I need a different week off. Chris said I'll switch with you; my week is April 26 - 30. Jon could not believe that -- it is the exact week he needs off!! Can you see God's hands in all of this??

It gets better!! We also knew we would need off April 20 so we could fly out on Thursday night. Again, his boss said no way, too many people off unless Chris C. is going to work that week. Jon called him and guess what, he was going to work that week and told Jon he could take that day.

So, now after all this waiting and wondering when we would go, we know God already knew and had everything planned. Our God is an AWESOME God!!

PINK EVERYWHERE!!

Well, this past weekend, my wonderful friend Jennifer and I painted Chloe's room. And of course, what else would we paint it but PINK!! We had picked out her bedding awhile back and we matched the pink and green in it to paint the walls with. Three walls are pink and one wall is green as is the inside of the closet. I'll make a trip to IKEA this weekend to get her sheer curtains to put up over window and over closet door. We still have a few things to do in there, but the biggest part is now over. Check out Chloe's room!!

We will post more when we add the final touches!! It seems weird to have a pink room, but also to have the room ready. We both are still amazed to walk by and see our little girls room.

WE ARE TRAVELLING!!

Well, last Wednesday night (March 21) I was sitting here working on the computer. I was getting ready to go to bed, but checked my email one last time. I had an email that said "TRAVEL DATES" from Laura. It was there 2 times. I got up looking every where for my phone to see if I had missed a call. Jonathan is wondering why I am acting like a crazy person and then realizes why. I had not missed a call, but promptly called Laura. We chatted for a little while about everything we needed to do. So, here goes our info . . .

We will fly out of Dulles on 4/19 at 7:30 pm and land in LA at 10:30. We will fly out of there at 1:30 am to head to Taiwan via EVA Air. We will arrive in Taipei, Taiwan on 4/21 at 6:30 in the morning. Keep in mind, there is a twelve hour time difference. It will take us about 3 hours to clear the airport there. Then, we will have a driver waiting to take us to another airport so we can hop on a plane to Tainan. By the way, our trave agent was wonderful! Thank you, Todd!!

We will be staying at the Hotel Tainan that our agency books for us. We will be there Saturday, Sunday, and on Monday morning, April 23, we will meet our little girl at St. Lucy's. This will be such an exciting time for all of us.

We are very lucky as we get to experience all of this with another couple, Matt and Molly, from FL who are there to bring home their little boy, Malone. We met through our yahoo groups and had realized we were in the courts at the same time. Who knew we would actually meet our little ones at the same time:) After some emailing back and forth, we also realized we fly back out to the US on the same flight.

After meeting Chloe, we will fly back to Taipei that night. On Tuesday morning, we have our AIT appoinment. This is where we will finalize many things and they will prepare Chloe's VISA. One of us will return the next day to actually get her VISA.

While in Taipei, we will stay at the Dong Wu. Another yahoo member recommended this hotel to us. It is very near several places we would like to see.

While in both cities, we will do as much exploring as our children allow. Many people have given us great advice on places to see, shop, and eat. We will definetely try some authentic food.

We will fly out of Taipei on Friday night at 11:30 pm. Yes, you read that right, 11:30 pm!!! That will make for a long night. Our hotel has given us a much later check out so we don't have to tote our luggage around all day and we have a place to crash. We will arrive back at Dulles on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 am.

Everyone around here is very excited. I have had to repeat our flight info and take off times over and over for our boys. They ask everyday several times a day to tell them all the info again. We are going to make a "Countdown to Chloe" calendar so they can see how much longer.

Anyway, we are thrilled to finally know when we will get our baby girl. It still does not feel real yet. I bet it will when she is in our arms!

Papa and the Dollar Tree

So, my dad loves to take the boys to the Dollar Tree. Not only do the boys enjoy it, but Papa also does. This past Christmas, Papa gave the boys $25 gift cards to the Dollar Tree. We go quite often and the boys are allowed to buy a few items at a time. They all still have money on the cards. Well, one Friday night recently, we visited the Dollar Tree. They had put out some new things. The boys were thrilled. All three bought bats, batting gloves, and then one got bases and the other 2 extra balls. The next morning as soon as they got up, they were ready to head outside. We made them wait a little while since it was a chilly. Eventually they got dressed and headed outside to play ball. They had so much fun playing ball. Check them out!!

I've Got Friends in Low Places. . .

Well, one night the Clifton's and the Davis' were at Burger King eating supper. A song by Carol King came on the radio. Well, let's just say Clint started right up. See for yourself. . .

Hope you all enjoyed Clint's performance. We sure did!!!
Jenn and Jon

The kiddos

Keegan

Kale

Cody

Chloe

Family visit

Last night, Nana Jo, Granddaddy, Uncle Ronnie, and Aunt Rose joined us in Virginia. They came to watch the boys play basketball and to celebrate Keegan's birthday. We all had lots of fun and enjoyed spending time with everyone. The boys had a great time!! When a birthday is celebrated Nana Jo style, everyone celebrates. So, not only did Keegan get birthday presents, but so did the other 2 boys. Keegan received a new Nascar Leapster game, a cowboy movie, pj's, shirt, and a few other things. The other 2 also recieved pj's, movies, and shirts. Then, before going to the game, we went to Walmart where they bought more cowboy stuff. (I didn't know there was stuff they didn't have?!?!?)

Before we left the house, I made everyone take some family photos. I am really bad at remembering to do this, but am trying to get better. So, I have included pictures from our "shoot".

We really enjoyed the visit and hope to see you guys soon!!

Just wanted to share. . .

Tonight I was checking email and Laura had sent one out letting us know we had new update pictures. She had posted January and February updates. So I have included a few of these.

As of February, Chloe was 81 cm(32 inches) and 12.6 kgs(28 lbs.) She is getting very big!!

This weekend Nana Jo and Grandaddy are coming to visit to see the boys play basketball and to celebrate Keegan's birthday. Can you believe it???? Keegan will be 7 years old next Monday!! Wow, it is hard to believe he is already 7! Kale will be 6 next month and then Cody will be 9 in May. Our little boys sure are growing up. The next few months will be very busy.

At Christmas, Papa gave the boys gift cards to Dollar Tree. This is the boys favorite store to visit. On Friday night, we went and they bought bats, balls, bases, and batting gloves (and book lights:). Saturday morning as soon as they were up they were ready to head out to play ball. They had a great time playing baseball. Thanks, Papa!! (Check back soon for a video clip of the boys playing ball.)