In December, Barbara decided to return to Brazil. She is starting her Senior year back at home with her parents later this month. Tabetha still asks about her and I know Mirabelle misses her roomate as well. We also spent a week in North Georgia with Michael's family. Tabetha got to spend some good time with her cousins and since my birthday was around the same time, Michael and I took off to Chattanooga, TN for a day to celebrate.
We returned home just in time to celebrate Mirabelle's first American New Year's Eve. We celebrated by making an arrangment of appetizers (and since have found a new favorite) and sparkling grape juice.
On Janurary 20, Grandma and Papa came to visit and celebrate Tabetha 3rd birthday. While they were here we had a large garage sale to help raise money for our son's adoption fees. Over four days we raised over $700! Almost enough to cover the check we wrote to pay for our first round of immigration paperwork on Janurary 25.
This is our first big step to bringing our son home and this long awaited Priority Mail package represented 5 months or work and waiting! We are so glad to have this important step completed!!
The very next day, we celebrated Tabetha's 3rd birthday at the park. As per tradition, she got real shy when we sang "Happy Birthday". LOL! However, the remainder of the party was filled with fun!!
We will keep you all updated as our journey to our son gets closer. Thank you for your support so far!
Dawn
