Two + one = love!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
We are beyond thrilled to announce that two more feet will be running around our house some time this summer!
We have recently accepted a referral for our daughter Havalah. And now that we have PA (pre-approval from China), we're sharing the incredible news here. She is 14 months old and hails from the Shanxi province in China. That's about all we can really say without getting too specific.
Since we accepted her referral late one evening, we had to wait until morning to tell Caleb and Madeline. Patrick wanted to be there for the big reveal, but he didn't think it was fair to the kids to keep the news from them all day. So I printed out her photos and videotaped their reaction.
Aren't they precious?! Oh, the references to Micah are for their younger brother. Now we don't know if we'll be adopting a fourth child or not. I mean, we're still working on #3 here. lol But Micah will be his name if we do. In the meantime, the dumplings will keep holding out hope.
Anyway, thanks so much for sharing in our joy. We are still pinching ourselves to make sure we're not dreaming. We are over the moon in love with her!
We love you Havi!!!
25 comments:
Oh, Eva! She is adorable! Foster home? She looks like a sweet and happy girl. She just has no idea what is in store for her! I wish I could go with you!
Congratulations on the PA and Havi is soooooo gorgeous. I can tell :). It was also wonderful watching the reactions of Madeline and Caleb. So precious. Thinking of a 4th child? Wow, you're super woman! I'm sure you and your family would definitely have enough (+ more) love for a Michah.
How exciting! Love the kids reactions. Too funny. You know you could just get 2 on this trip so you could bring home Havi AND Micah.
Havi is so cute. I can't wait to find out more about her.
Oh my goodness she is SO adorable !!!!! Congrats on your PA , that is so exciting.
I can't wait to follow your journey back to China.
Blessing
Ally
Eva for the first time in recent months I clicked on your blog, NOT anticipating a little referred cutie, and lo and behold there she is!!! :)
Havi is precious!!! Can't wait to get home from work so I can watch the video! ;)
Congratulations!! Can't wait to hear more about her. I love that the kids are talking about #4 when #3 isn't here yet. Kate is talking about #3 and her daddy is still saying no to a #3. Haha!!
So very excited for you! Can't wait to follow your journey! Congratulations!
Their reactions are so precious!!! I am so thankful that you were able to video tape it. We are so thrilled to be called her auntie and uncle!
I just got a chance to watch the video!! Oh, that is just too funny!!! :)
Congrats Eva!! That's so cool!!
I read your comment on my latest Lilah post and had a 'Huh?' moment! Haha! Then I came rushing over to see your precious new bundle... and precious she is!!!! Oh my word, I can imagine the absolute excitment in your household, and already talking about #4... wow, you are an amazing lady!
Congratulations and wishing the process to be speedy for your to have that sweet little Havi in your arms!
Hugs, Jill xx
PS - That cell phone photo is priceless! Seriously.
Oh Eva, what a little love she is! Seriously, she is gorgeous! I am so happy for you and your family! She is such a blessing! Congratulations!
Congratulations! She is beautiful! Connot wait to follow your journey!
A big congratulations to your whole family! Havi is gorgeous and I just LOVED the video of the kids seeing her photo! They are so precious! And you gotta love the push for Micah too! What a blessed family you have!!!
She is gorgeous...what a gift! Congratulations. I loved watching her big sister and big brother's reactions. You better get a move on bringing Micah home!
Congratulations! I hope you have a quick and smooth adoption journey.
PRECIOUS!! Congratulations, Ava - I am so excited for you and your family! Hope she is in your arms soon :)
Havi is so adorable!! I love the kids' reactions to the news. So cute. They're obviously eager to grow your family quickly. :) I don't know much about the whole process, but I hope it's smooth and that the transition is an easy one.
Oh, heavenly days! Look at her! Just precious, I tell ya! So thrilled for your family...and for her. Can't wait to follow your travels. Congratulations!!
YEA!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! How wonderful!! I'll be living vicariously through your journey! :) I love the kids' reactions- just precious!
I am so excited for all of you! I loved the kids reactions and the fact that you recorded it. I should have video taped them when we told them I was pregnant again! Darn to bad there won't be a next time. I think for Madeline's sake you are going to have to go for #4. haha she is precious!
The video was absolutely precious! Congratulations to you all, Havi is adorable and what an exciting time for everyone!
Amazing news!! She is just gorgeous! Eagerly await the post of her in your family's arms. Sending all love and so many congratulations!!
Congrats on accepting your referral! How exciting! She is a doll and I know she will be a huge blessing to your family.
Congratulations via the Blog!
We have been celebrating since we heard weeks ago! Lydia is so excited to have a third cousin!!!! John & I are also proud to be Auntie & Uncle again!! lolol!!
Love to all!
How incredibly exciting, Patrick, Eva, Caleb and Madeline! This is just wonderful news. We are soooo happy for you, and can't wait to meet Havi! :D the Lewis family--Kevin, Caroline, Emily PeiPei, and David Jian Qun
What wonderful news and what a beautiful little girl! I came across your blog via the BCS page when you were paperchasing for Madeline and my family was paperchasing for our Matthew (age 8) from Shanghai. We are now thinking of another adoption (our 4th and final :) and enjoy following your journey.
Jamie Trickle
Maryland
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