Friday, May 22, 2009

Ways We Know Grace was Prepared For Our Family...

1. She snores like Daddy.
2. She sleeps with her right leg up at an angle like Mommy.
3. She's stubborn like...well, like everyone on both sides.
4. She has Grandma Livingston's smile.
5. She is a leech when she sleeps like Auntie Morgan.
6. She loves music like Auntie Kaitlan.
7. She loves her dye dye like Auntie Chelsea.
8. She has a peg leg crawl like cousin Kenna.
9. Her laugh is deep like Grandpa D's.
10. To relax, she plays with Daddy's ears, just like mommy does.
11. She mimics all of daddy's noises.
12. She likes to sing like Auntie Janielle.
13. She likes anything technical like Daddy and Grandpa Livingston and Uncle Kenyon.

I'm sure there are many others but we can't think of anymore! Gracie kept us up last night with a night terror and then restless sleep so while she is happy as a clam today, Dallan and I are dragging our feet and dreaming of home!

We went to the embassy this morning to actually pick up the visa/passport for Grace. They gave us an 8am appointment for which we were on time. Too bad they didn't see us until 11!!! Thankfully Grace is AMAZING in public and she waits patiently (one thing she definitely didn't get from me!). Dallan got her to fall asleep which was even better.

There is nothing standing in our way to boarding that plane and coming home. This process is finally wrapping itself up and we couldn't be happier. We'll see you all when we get home!




8 comments:

Cathy said...

I can't imagine how wonderful it is to have her "for good".

Love all three of you.

Aunt Cathy

Emily Rocks said...

So happy that everything is in order for you to come home! What a relief! :) Are you guys still going to stop in Amsterdam or coming straight home? Cant wait to see you all!!! Happy trails!

sheree said...

yep...sounds like she is just PERFECT for your family!

Have a safe trip home :)

Masiek said...

Have a great trip tomorrow!

Just a little tip about the airport...if you plan to eat breakfast while you are waiting for your flight to leave, eat in one of the restaraunts before you go through passport control/security. Once you get to your gate there are only two small cafe's that don't have alot in the way of food..we made that mistake..Percy took us to the airport at 7am and by the time they gave us lunch on the plane at 12 I was starving!!!

Again congrats...I know you can't wait to get Grace to her new home..

Love!!

Kasie

Kristin said...

Congratulations on being donewith the process! Now it is just the beginning of your lives together- have so much fun the rest of your time there and we are SO thankful that your trip went as it did so you could just make one trip! Blessings!

Emily@emilysleftovers said...

Oh I can't wait to see her!!! What's the plan now that the original plan changed? I'm sure we'll hear from you soon! Love and kisses!

Clint and Kaitlan said...

I'm so grateful that everything came through so smoothly! that is awesome! And the pictures..you're more than welcome to have a print.. when you come out to utah we'll get if for you, that way I know which one you want! Love you guys!

Stephanie said...

I'm reading this in memorial day - so thankful for Dallin and all he has given to our country! I'm so happy that you get to take your beautiful daughter home to America!! She is so blessed to have a mother and a father - and to be an American!!

Love you guys!