Children. Jan 2012.

God is good.

Some Colombian Cuteness for Your Pleasure...

And some sass to go with that cuteness, of course!

=) the wood krew

Photo Shoot- Babies

Hmmm... aren't these two just adorable? Today, I had the opportunity to photograph them and capture a moment in time. As I listened to the mother and grandmother and aunt talk, I wondered about my girl... I can't wait to picture her! I can't wait! In just a little while, we'll all be family... We will be a forever family... in just a little while. Until then, we wait...

Still Waiting... and Wondering...

What in the world could our daughter be doing in Colombia???

Please pray with us that we get everything in order here at the homestead and raise/save all the money we need to complete the adoption! We are almost finished with the January After-Christmas Auction! Our initial goal was $250. I've raised it to $500, hoping to raise enough to pay for two domestic flights in Colombia. The party's not over, there are still items to bid on... so check it out! Look me up on facebook!!!

Also, need prayer that coverage at work will not be an issue, that I will have saved enough time by the time we get the referral for a month leave. (Or that my coworkers are generous and donate some of their time to us!) That I will have a job when I return. Life where I work can be crazy sometimes!!!

We would like to complete the adoption in Colombia and then relocate. So, while we wait, we would like to also prepare for the future. We'd like to get organized and begin making repairs to the house, painting, packing, etc. And we need a certain amount on our house to relocate, as well as a job for me (at a certain wage)... so, is it too early to ask for your prayer concerning such? Please join us in praying...

We would like to move to an area that is closer to Ben's University. It is a college town with lots of opportunity. We need a new beginning. Leaving the church has been a BIG deal; we have went through a lot and have a lot more to endure, but now, we both feel released to move on. It is my desire however, to remain here until we go to Colombia, just due to FMLA and to avoid costs of a home study update, etc. So, please just pray with us. Sometime soon, we need our referral... we'd like to travel by Summer 2012. That would actually be perfect. Kids would be out of school, and hopefully, by that time, I'd have accrued 3-4 weeks of PTO.

Will keep you informed... til the next time!

Scarves are Sold! but the Auction Continues!

Scarf sets have been sold! Thanks to Heather Wade for bidding on ALL three, in addition to the cookbook, potholder set! TY TY TY!!!!

But for everyone else out there in the WWW, please check out the fabulous laptop bag donated from designer, Denise Sullivan. Denise is also an adoptive mom, and currently in the process of bringing home another child from Ethiopia (first adoption-China). You might see some of her work in Hallmark or Target! You can find her on FB or on the web at http://www.dsullivandesigns.com/index.html .

PropWiseBabies on FB

Networking with Photogs and Vendors, I found Prop Wise Babies! You can also go to www.propwisebabies.com. Kathy, the owner of PWB, contributed an adorable hat to the After Christmas Auction! I'm so excited! This fun hat can be an awesome gift for a mommy or photographer!

If you are interested in bidding, please know that the money raised will help us bring home our daughter! The hat is valued at $20. Highest current bid is $11. The auction is listed on my FB acct. Add Wendi Acklen Wood as your friend and find Auction Photo Album and bid, or simply comment below with your paypal email and I will make the bid for you!

Thanks for considering! Hope you have a great Friday!

Corn Maze in October 2011

We raced to see who would be the first to find their way out...

The boys won!

First Week of 2012

First week in January has passed... I've fallen behind on my goals already! What about you? Ben is doing great with his weight loss goals! He ran 10 miles this week! I did 0! So very proud of him! Next week, he will go for a crash course in Marriage and Family in Hattiesburg to USM to help get ahead and graduate hopefully, earlier! Then, I am off to Imaging USA in New Orleans for a 5 day photography conference! Can't wait to soak up all that knowledge and put it to use!

Kids are doing well. Their grandparents bought them a trampoline for Christmas... will have to get some jumping pictures! It is a blessing to hear their squeals and laughter as they play.

Hopefully, this first week of January has met you with grace and blessings abundantly... even when we don't understand the reasons for the detours, we have opportunity to enjoy the scenary along the way!

Jackson, MS Photo Session Up for Auction

Starting bid: $45

Over $250 Value!

Auction Items

Check out my facebook profile and look under After Christmas Auction if you are interested in bidding! Or comment and leave a message and I will update on facebook!

Starting bids for hat: $15

Starting bid for cookbook & potholder: $10; currently highest bid is $11

Colorado Photo Shoot (Adoption Auction)

Message me if you're interested! Starting bid is $45!

Great Photographer with Great Skills!

More donations for the online Auction Coming Soon!!!

So far, when items are paid for we will have raised $114 minus paypal fees! Our goal was to make between $250-500 to pay for a few in-country tickets... We have more fabulous items to post throughout the month of January... please add me as friend on FB or if you don't have a FB account, let me know if you're interested in bidding and I will post the bid for you. I will be adding the new items on the blog as well.

We have some awesome service items for the local peeps in Colorado, Louisiana and Mississippi areas to enjoy! All of this is possible only with the wonderful donations given to us by our amazing contributors/vendors! We appreciate your support and encouragement throughout this journey!!!

Mary Kay Gift Sets Auctioned to Support Adoption

We have some fabulous donations by friends and family that have contributed to our After Christmas Auction to help defer the costs of our Adoption! We couldn't have done this without you! Thanks so much to Kelly M, Kelly C, Denise, Jessica, Susan, and Judith!

Our goal is to make at least $250 which would cover at least one plane ticket for in-country travel! This is a Facebook Auction running the month of January. Please consider checking it out by adding me as your friend and then perusing the photo album "After Christmas Auction." Appreciate the support and interest!!!