Looking at old photos

I'm in the middle of making a baby album for Adam (yes I know, he's already 2 1/2 and I haven't made one).  With baby #3 coming, I decided I should get this album done.  I don't want all the middle child stereotypes to come true.  Adam, you will have an album...and it's going to be great!

Looking through old photos brings out so many emotions.  I can't believe how fast time has gone.  I love my little boys and love all the pictures I have of them.  They love each other so much.

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A family who has adopted from Vietnam...twice!

I was searching online, trying to find other families who have adopted from Vietnam.  I came across this link.
It turns out that this family used the same agency that we are using!  I've been in contact with the mother of these two beautiful little girls and it has been so encouraging to connect with someone who has already been through the adoption journey.  I also appreciated the posting from June 10th.  There are so many children in need of families.  I encourage you to read it.

Don't look so innocent

Look how much he's grown!

Last day of preschool

First day of preschool

IT'S A GIRL!

We were matched with a baby girl!!!  Although the match is only a "soft-proposal" and things could fall through, we still wanted to tell everyone because we love to be transparent about the ups and downs of life.  

She was born on December 24th, 2013 in Thai Nguyen Province of Vietnam.  We do not yet have any information on the circumstances of her being placed for adoption but hope to find out very soon.  We have pictures of her but will not post these until the adoption is official.  

We are so excited and can't wait to bring our little girl home.  We were told that travel to Vietnam will not likely take place until October.  This is the most difficult part of the process because I know she's there and I know these are critical months for a baby's development and bonding.  I know God is watching over her and I trust His perfect plans for her life.  I can't wait to hold her in my arms!

Please pray that the process would be expedited!!

Quick update

Isaiah and Adam are doing very well!

Adoption:

We were told today that our dossier has been translated (and for those who didn't know, is in Vietnam).  We were told that we could be matched any day!  Exciting!

Family Update

It's been a busy time in the Burke household with David and I both working full time.  We couldn't do it without our amazingly supportive moms who've been taking great care of our boys. 

Climbing trees at the park

library visit

dad built a rocket ship.....soooo cool

go Canada!

snow day!

building a snowman with Uncle Paul

Adoption update: Our dossier is currently in Ottawa being legalized.  This takes approximately 2 weeks.  It has already been a week so hopefully next week, our dossier will be making its way to Vietnam.  We can't wait to be matched with a child!   We will keep you posted.