A Big Sigh & Cribz

Friends, six full business days have passed in Taiwan ( 8 days total) and still we have no word of our AIT appointment. To say this unexpected delay has been difficult would be an understatement; in truth, it has caught us completely off guard. Our sweet boy turned 6 months this past Friday and still he lingers in Taiwan without us. The courts have made legal what we already knew in our hearts........that he is our precious son, and still our own government has yet to issue our invitation. :( On the brighter side though, 2 families that received notification of their Final Rulings the same day as us, DID receive their appointments and subsequent travel dates and truly I am thrilled for them both! One other family still waits with us......I hope & pray they hear something soon! :)

And just cuz I can't leave a post on a downward note, thought maybe some of you would like to see a few pictures of our nursery. What a difference this has been decorating for a baby boy, but it has been FUN! We are using the same crib & dresser that we used with Lauren, but everything else is different. Its turned out to be an eclectic mix and you will definitely see some blank walls; we hope to bring back some treasures from Taiwan to add to his decor. when we return home!

AND, next time I post it will be either with our travel dates (oh, pretty please) OR updates. Either way, it will be good news! :) Hoping you are all doing well and that those of you waiting the hard wait are surrounded by much love & support!

My amazing Mom spotted this fabric and made our beautiful bedding for us! We just love it & it has special significance knowing how much love & care it was crafted with!

We received our glider & ottoman from Mimi O. & Papa Mike for Christmas. Its a bit of gliding heaven and I just cannot wait to rock with our darling boy. BTW, its been Lauren tested and approved. ;)

This baby dresser was used by my older Sis, then me as babies ( now stop doing the mental math....yep, its vintage ) , all 3 of my sisters amazing kiddos, Lauren and now Baby Tyler. Wouldn't even consider using anything else! And the BOY letters?....well, our family likes to state the obvious. LOL

This toy box was hand crafted by my sweet friend Renee's Dad.....how incredible is that? Her Mom also gave us the beautiful quilt tucked into the diaper changer bottom shelf.....I cannot even tell you how soft and gorgeous that quilt is and how touched & grateful we were to receive these items & the amazing support from them all!

Well guess what? I feel so much lighter just sharing these images and remembering again all the LOVE & generosity that has gone into this nursery. Now we just need our little man to complete the look! :)