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Brett's first trip to the Fair

We took Brett to the Fair last night and had a great time.  Brett LOVED all the animals and would run from one animal to the next.  He really isn't afraid of animals (even though he has already been bit by a horse and a duck).  I think that having Georgia has helped him not be afraid of animals.  The rides, on the other hand, he could have done without.  We tried several rides- two of which we had to get off because he was crying so hard.  He ended up loving the carousel and- of all things- the huge slide.  It doesn't look like he liked it from the pictures, but when we got down he would say "Side- More".   

This is what we did most of the night- chase Brett around.

Trying to see the goats.

Look what I found momma-sheep-baaaa.

Looking at the chick.

Petting the chick- he loved them!

Feeding the kangaroos

Wow!

Look at my sweet boy- I just love that face.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!

Waving to Grammie (who he now calls Ma) and Daddy Bob. 

Climbing up the slide- it was quite the climb.

Riding down the slide.

Trying to ride the little car- as you can tell he did not like this- the man stopped the ride before it even made one loop.  Poor little guy.

Fun with Daddy at the park

2 years

Yesterday marked 2 years since our dossier was logged into the Chinese system.  It is called your Log In Date- or LID in the adoption community.  Our LID was September 5, 2006.  The people who have a LID of Feb. 9, 2006 or earlier now have their babies- so we still have 7 more months of people "standing in line" in front of us.  That doesn't sound like a long time, but they are only getting through 2 months a year, so we still have a long wait ahead of us.  But each day is a day closer to Kate- and we now have 2 years behind us.  Let's hope we don't have more than 2 years ahead of us. (Not the best pictures but the best we could get- our little guy does not like to sit still these days!)

I heart my family!

Just looking at this picture makes me smile.  I am so blessed- an amazing husband, an adorable little boy, and the sweetest dog on earth.  I am so thankful for them.  They make every day the best day of my life.  Thank you Mrs. Petrella- without you none of this would be possible.  I thank the Lord for you all the time! (for those of you who don't know- Mrs. Petrella set Brian and I up on our first date)

Eat Mor Chikin

Make sure you eat at Chick-fil-A for lunch or dinner today.  They are giving away 3-pack chicken strips to anyone who comes in wearing anything with a college logo on it.  So- support your favorite team and get some free chicken just for doing so!