Waiting for Macy

Saturday, July 4, 2009

2 Months as a Forever Family

Out for breakfast on Canada Day with Aunt Kathy, Uncle Ron and of course Mommy.

Having fun with Mommy.

Enjoying Springbank Park in London

Posing with Mommy on Canada Day

Enjoying a cold one with Uncle Ron on Canada Day.

It's been 2 months since Macy and I became an "Official" Family.
In my heart we were a Forever Family many months before that. I remember so well the morning last July 19th, when I arrived home after working nights to find a message from CB informing me I would be adopting a daughter. That is the moment she became part of me. Yes, I had to wait until Dec 2nd to see her sweet face and Yes, I had to wait until May 4th, 2 short months ago to hold her close to me but it was that beautiful Saturday morning almost a year ago that she exploded into my heart.
I thought at that time that nothing could be better than knowing I was going to have a daughter, I was so wrong. Having Macy in my life is so much more than I ever expected. She truly is the light in my life. I wake up each morning eager to see her again. My days are so very different now, but they are OH so much better.
A few weeks ago when my family was together for Macy's baby shower I overheard my brother Fred say, "I have never seen Ellie smile so much". I should have told him at the time, but the reason I smile so much is because I have so much to smile about,...................her name is MACY.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Macy clowning around after a breakfast of yogurt, cheese and blueberries.

Time flies. It hardly seems possible that Macy and I have been a family for over 8 weeks. On July 4th it will be 2 months. 2 wonderful months of amazement, fun and family.

Macy is learning to master the spoon.

A fun day at a friends birthday party. The pool was a big hit with Macy. Here she is modeling one her her swimsuits.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

New Toys

Macy hanging out in her new playhouse. It is presently occupying a place in the dining room.

Uncle Ron and Aunt Kathy were wonderful and came over and assembled all the items. Here is Macy helping Uncle Ron assemble another item.

Here she is helping Aunt Kathy put together the sand/water table.

It is truly amazing how much stuff can be accumulated in a short time for one tiny girl.... Who knew my house could hold so much stuff? At the recent family baby shower Macy received several "BIG" items. You know, the ones every girl needs and the ones I would have bought myself by now if she had not gotten them as gifts. An NO I am not spoiling her. I think every one needs a play house, water table, picnic table, slide etc etc etc. Maybe it is a case of "I never had this as a child so I want it for my daughter", but that is not really true. I am sure that most of these items were not even thought of when I was her age, but it is so much fun watching her play with them, and is that not what this whole thing is about? Fun!!! I just never knew it could be this wonderful to watch her learn and play. She amazes me every day with something new. And it has only been 7 weeks.

Our Day

Macy has almost mastered feeding herself,................................... sometimes that is.
Often more food ends up on the floor than in her mouth, but she is getting better, and is now trying to get the hang of using a spoon.

Too long of a nap during the day, and Macy is up until almost midnight............................... then she will sleep until 10am.

Macy's first Timbit................. I would say NOT a hit with her.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Family Weekend

We had a wonderful family weekend. On Saturday there was a family baby shower for Macy. It was great. Great weather and a great time was had by all. Family from Kenora, Calgary, Toronto and Ottawa were here for the occasion.

As you can see from the photo we have a sizable immediate family. Unfortunately not everyone was able to attend, (OK I guess living in BC and Florida is a bit far to drive for a weekend) but Thank You to all who were able to make it.

Macy may not have known, but long before our Forever Family Day of May 4, 2009, she was loved by MANY. My entire family has been waiting anxiously to meet her, and finally, they did.

Macy was the hit of the party and charmed everyone.

Macy with my older sister Sandy.
Sandy and her husband John are soon to be grandparents for the 1st time as their daughter Kim and her husband Jake are expecting their 1st child by the end of this month. Congrats to all of you.

One of the many wonderful gifts we received.

I cannot thank everyone enough for making the weekend such a wonderful, fun, but at the same time relaxing time. It is times like this that I truly appreciate my family. I don't tell them enough how much they mean to me. They are all thrilled and excited about Macy. They have welcomed her into our family and Macy and I are blessed.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

new LOI's

Great news for several of the waiting families. Several of the families in the Vietnam program received their Letters of Invitation today. Wonderful news. I know how excited they must be. These families will be travelling to HCMC the 1st week of July. Hooray!!!!!!!