Divine Intervention

As I was updating my adoption timeline today I began to think about the similarities in dates and my pregnancy with Zoey.

During the month of October we began trying to conceive with Zoey, just as during the month of October we started the adoption process.

On February 10th I got my first positive pregnancy test - and this time on February 10th I became pregnant on paper. My paperwork was completed - and sent to Korea. It was official !!!!

Tonight was the first time I noticed the similarities.

I just can't help but think that the similarities are a sign of divine intervention. A way for God to reassure me that this incredible journey is indeed the path that we are destined for, that we are exactly where we should be. Waiting for His hand to bless us with the referral of the newest member of the family.

So, I know that it is in your time not mine God, but we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the newest Wong. :) Can you help a girl out?

We're Back

Future Big Sister

So, I started this blog almost a year ago - and that was pretty much when I stopped updating it. Wow, time sure does fly. Now that we are on this incredible new journey I thought it was time to bring the blog back again :)

We started the process to adopt a baby from Seoul, South Korea six months ago. It has been a busy six months filled with paperwork, appointments, home visits, and more paperwork all while keeping up with everyday life. We are super excited to have been accepted into the program and officially have been ready & waiting for a match since our homestudy went to Korea on 2/10/11.

Zoey is so excited to become a big sister. When we first began the process if we asked her if she wanted a baby brother or sister she would answer that she only wanted a baby sister. After much emphasis on the baby brother part she is now waiting for the arrival of her baby brother. (which might be a bit confusing if we are matched with a girl) She has been keeping a tight watch on her old microphone rattle she had come across and when I ask about it she tells me that she is going to give it to her baby brother ♥

So, please feel free to check back ( but not too often since I am the world's worst blogger) and join us in our journey.

♥♥♥ Spring Weekend ♥♥♥

Spring has Sprung!!!!!! Anthony, Zoey and I are loving the warm weather. This weekend we spent countless hours engaged in pure family time. From early Saturday morning until this evening I let everything go. I didn't worry about the laundry or cleaning.... about errands or packing for our upcoming trip. I simply enjoyed the warm weather..... and enjoyed MY FAMILY ♥

Saturday morning we left the house early and took Zoey to her first show - Sesame Street Live : When Elmo Grows Up

It brought tears to my eyes to see the excitement Zoey had for the show. I couldn't help but think about how fast time goes .... how one day Zoey will be to big to sit in my lap ...... and she will outgrow Elmo. I am not ready for that day..... so instead I smiled as Zoey enjoyed her popcorn......

.....and I smiled again each time Zoey extended her arm to point to "EMMO" ......

...... and as the show went on I couldn't think of anywhere else I would rather be .

...Or anyone else I would rather be there with..... Mommy, Daddy, & Zoey

Oh, and Bert and Ernie too.

After the show we were able to enjoy the rest of the day at the beach. I have a deep love for the beach. The smell of the salt air, the smooth sand between my toes, the sound of the roaring ocean and the waves crashing on the sand, and the way the sun beats down as the cool ocean breeze tousles your hair.

Each time I bring Zoey to the "BEESH" I am reminded of the beautiful gift of motherhood. I love the way she loves the beach too. I love to think to myself -she gets that from me- because after all she is my daughter and I am her Mama.

I love to watch her take it all in .....

....... to plant her bottom down in the ground as she digs in the sand ........

...... and she takes time to feel the sand between her toes.....

...... and she examines each shell like it was a long lost treasure.....
and through her I learn so much

As I scour the beach in search of the perfect whole shell - she collects the bits and pieces of broken and cracked shells.

When I hand her my whole perfect beautiful shell - she is left unphased.

She makes me stop and think - and realize that in her two year old world everything is beautiful.

I want to bottle that up forever. I want to keep her world safe and shelter her from harm. I want to keep her small forever. Small and Innocent.

I love that the beach gives us a time to reflect and a time to see the beauty in the world.

But,eventually the sunset and it was time to go home.


Sunday ...... Another beautiful day.... we headed to Aunt Debbie's for the first BBQ of the season. Zoey spent the entire day running around with her cousins.....

..... acting like the "Free Spirit" that she is.....

...... Sometimes Serious........

........ Sometimes Innocent........

........ but most often running .... with the wind blowing her hair ............

and always loved by her Mommy and Daddy ♥

Beauty

I once read that everything looks more beautiful when you are looking through the lense of a camera. I didn't believe it until I started on this photography venture. Now, I simply can't believe the beauty that I am able to capture with the click of a button. I am addicted to the sound of the shutter - I can't put my camera down.

I always toyed with the idea of a DSLR camera, but never made the leap. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to work it. They always looked so overwhelming. Last month I finally took the leap. I purchased my camera along with the book "DSLR Camera for Dummies" and a great love story was written.

I can now appreciate the little things so much more.....

the beauty of the water, the trees, the birds.....

Now I see more beauty in sandy feet.....

chalk drawings...


finger paintings...



then I ever have before. I put my eye to the view finder and search for the beauty that I would have never taken the time to stop and see before.

I look back on my photos and see Zoey's hair blowing in the breeze.... her long eye lashes..... the love of life that she has and shows me every single day. Someday, I know, she will be all grown up and these picture will remind me of all the happy times that we have made together.

I still have so much to learn when it comes to photography ..... but I am a work in progress. One day, I hope to look back at this blog and see how far my photos have come. Because I know that now that I have seen the beauty of what this camera can capture I will never be able to go back.