Tonight we celebrated by eating at China Star. Melissa and I had planned on celebrating at a Mexican joint (because Iris loves chips & salsa) but Ansley talked Iris into a "fancy" Chinese buffet. We all shared our favorite moments with Iris and she ate up the attention.
Iris - we love you so much and are so thankful that God placed you in our family. God knew exactly what he was doing when he picked us to be your mommy and daddy. You have taught us so much about love and parenting. Your confidence, courage, and trust are amazing. God has big plans for you and we are so blessed to be part of it.
Her eyes look so good!
Happy Gotcha Day (yesterday)!! Sounds like you had fun celebrating Iris! Her eyes DO look SO good!
ReplyDeleteHappy Gotcha Day!!!!! It is so hard to believe it has already been two years since we met our little ones! Iris is one very special little lady! We are so glad we were able to meet you in China and share this special adoption journey with you! Iris' eyes do look great! She is so beautiful! I am glad Owen is okay. It sounds like it was a very scary few days! I am just getting caught up on your blog since getting back from vacation! Parker sends hugs and kisses to his buddy Iris!
ReplyDeleteMy life has been so richly blessed by Iris. While I can't believe she has only been here two years, it feels like she has always been in our lives. I love the way she asks questions and follows the answer with an affirmative as if she is just confirming your answer. Makes me laugh every time. Nothing gets past her either. Her courage is contagious and her willingness to constantly step out of her comfort zone, is faith in action. She has already taught me many lessons on what faith in the Lord really looks like. Thank you, Jesus, for bringing Iris into ths world and into my life.
ReplyDeleteHappy gotcha day iris! I don't think I realized that iris and Neylan have the same gotcha day. We also celebrated at a little Chinese restaurant (because there wasn't a Korean place close). Missed seeing you guys at the holt picnic on Saturday
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