Monday, July 09, 2007

The next day Mama and Madi went to the baby orphanage, escorted by one of the Latvian translators.

Madi with the Latvian translator Miss Laura ("Louh-duh").


Picking up Madisen and Gavido up from the baby orphanage. They're the two little cuties up in front of Madi, and three of the fine ladies who care for the babies, and Miss Laura.


Aww, what a neat name;)

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

A Visit To Calathora

Ok, yes I know, I'm blogging out of order!! Ahhhh!! But bear with me. Dorothy is sending me some pictures of Mikey III (Thank you so much sweetie!) and so in the meantime, I'm posting about little bunkin boo's baby shower:) Aaaaannnnnddd in the process I simply must throw in a general account of the stay in Moultrie before and after the baby shower.

Granddad and Nana, were sooo precious and hospitable, and had us all over for supper saturday night. Hmm, or was it Friday night? Anyways, it was splendid fare and fellowship, and we enjoyed it immensely. Then Wesley, Cleveland and Andrew were gracious enough to let me tag along with them to the job, and I got to see them work on the house they're building:)

Uhhh, I'm drawing a blank, and can't remember what else we did, as I posted most of the pictures yesterday. "You see, I have short term memory loss. It runs in my family. At least...at least I think it does." LOL (Forgive my movie copy’s)

Ah, and for the major news: we established contact with Dat and Mumsie, over in Latvia, and they have the 5 kiddies at the apartment with them, but they don't know if they will be able to bring Madi back with them or not. The LORD is good, and we know He will work it all out according to his perfect will! Praise His name!! We are so excited:) Humm, but I guess I haven't kept everyone up to date on the happenings with the adoption, soooo let me back up a little bit.... Daddy and Mama flew out Tuesday before last on their way to Holland, and from there they took a flight to Rega Latvia. They were nicely installed in an apartment, and the kiddies are strying there with them for a week. They are doing great and enjoying spending time with our 5 little cuties. They should be flying back in this Sunday.
They have been greatly missed, but all is well, and we're keeping them in our thoughts and prayers. I’ll try and keep y’all updated whenever we get more info on the happenings over there.

Anyhoo, I hope y'all have a wonderful, blessed week, and I'll try to put some pix of Michael 3 on, when I get some:)

Grace and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Rachel
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Monday, July 02, 2007


My beloved daddy.


Mumsie dahling.


One originally Cox - now Morton & one originally Smith - now Cox, & one originally Smith - now Morton. ;)


Soooo cute!



Chap 1...


Chap 2...


Chap 3...


Chap 4...


Aaaannnndddd Chap 5. Ah, I just love your shirt Pauly!


A man of many talents:)


Yucho with "his clefland."


Check out the watermelon! Mmmm...


A blonde and a brunette.


A fabulous feast prepared by Granddad and Nana!

Can I get you another piece Addie May?

Uh yeah, I think the watermelon was deffinitely a hit:)

Just lovely dahling!


Katie May and Punkin boo #2.


Sweet sisters.


Our charming host and hostess. Thank y'all so much for a lovely afternoon and evening!

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After the meeting and the meal on Sunday, the mothers and girls had a jolly baby shower for Kressy:)

The sweet little Mama.


A room full of sweet ladies and babes.


Ahh, what a delightful thing it is to have been blessed with such graceful, lovely mothers, who strive to set a beautiful example before us girls of femininity and grace!


Awww...


Ahh yes, the party necessities have arrived;)


Miss Roberts.


and Miss Hicks with Miss Davis.

Adeline Grace.

A mighty sweet girl enjoying her "wittle nefoo."

The sweet eyes of a babe.


Mrs. Kimy with one of her little treasures.


No, no. See, it's a shower not a bather.
Ok yes I know...Cornnnnn;)

Lovely Miss Mara with one of the Davis twins.


The Mumsies.


Amanda deario serving the punch.


Is it good Miss Mary?


Yep, I think it's a hit 'Manda:)

Some of the clan participating in a general S'Morton past time.



Breakfast chatter.


Precious fathers and patriarchs.


The girlies.


And the little boys.