First Christmas

Although we were all hoping that we would meet Baby Williams before Christmas, our family and friends were wonderful in including our little Ethiopian kiddo in our celebrations. Every place we went for the holidays, we were encouraged by the kind words and gifts that were shared with us. This is one lucky kid to be loved so much by so many people on both sides of the world!

These are just a few of the gifts that Baby W. got this year, on what I can only imagine was his or her first Christmas:

6 Months Waiting

How many of these "_ Months Waiting" Posts am I going to have to write?!?!?

Today, we're not only celebrating Christmas Eve, but we're also celebrating 6-months waiting for our referral. I have to say, some days have been really difficult this month. There have been some changes with our agency, and although they're good things, any little change can send you in an emotional spiral when you're waiting for the most important phone call of your life. But, we both feel like we're getting the call really, really soon and that has helped ease our minds for this Christmas season.

Besides, this Christmas is really special for us. Its our last Christmas (God willing) as a family of two. So, from our growing family to yours --We wish you a Very Merry Christmas!

Christmas Decorating

Its finally starting to look like Christmas at the Williams house!




We'll give you one guess what we REALLY want for Christmas.....

(if you didn't say "referral" then you should spend a little more time checking out our blog!)

TOMS

What could be better than a new pair of cute shoes?!? ....a new pair of cute shoes that allows a child in Africa the opportunity to get a new pair of shoes AND clean water!!

Mike completely surprised me yesterday with these new TOMS shoes (and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM!!):

If you aren't familiar with TOMS, for every pair of shoes sold they donate a pair of shoes to a child in need. The shoes that Mike bought me are the special edition Charity Water design, and each pair sold will also contribute to digging clean water wells in rural Ethiopia. So, if you have any Christmas gifts left to buy..TOMS are super cute and a wonderful cause!