Splash Park

We found a splash park and we loved it! It is a little drive from here, but well worth it. The best part? It is free...beat that!
My niece Jaelyn and nephew Drew and of course Sam had a blast. Next time we will pack a lunch, too - the playground equipment was nice, too - but it was time for a nap.

BC - Update

As you all know, we are simply waiting on a birth certificate to be issued. Once this is issued, we have DNA taken again, get a passport, DNA goes to embassy and we get an appt. to BRING JOE HOME....

Our coordinator emailed to say that the man who issues the BC in the region where Joe is from has finally been found ??? and he is reviewing our documents. Let's hope they are all in order. This is one roller coaster I will be glad to leave behind.

Little Joe

Meet Little Joe. Sam is so proud of this dog. Yesterday, in honor of Joe's birthday I took the day off work for fun with family. We headed to E'ville and made a build-a-bear for Joe. We all chose the dog, he was so soft and cuddly. Sam help stuff him by pushing the pedal and buttons. We kissed the heart and said a special prayer and Sam placed it in the puppy. Daddy and Sam gave him a bath. Daddy also chose the St. Louis Cardinal Jacket. Mama and Sam added the birthday hat. Pretty sure Sam understands that the puppy is for Joe - he loves to hold it and say "Ma, little Joe."

Thanks to both of my brothers for remembering my birthday - it meant a lot. We celebrated with my family last night at our favorite Mexican rest.- Los Bravos- yummy. Then I went walking with SILs Jill and Chris and my neice Blake. Somehow the keys got locked in the car so we were stuck in the parking lot - too funny.
Don't get me wrong - I had my share of breakdowns, but it was mixed in with all the fun - a birthday to remember.

Hope you love your bear, Mr. Joe...