Here is to hoping that everyone had a wonderful Christmas! There was actually snow in Boise this year, so that was an added bonus. Steve and Bailey spent Saturday sledding with family in McCall- they had a great time. I have been battling the Christmas "crud"; but I feel better today so things might be looking up!

Steve leaves for sunny Phoenix on Friday. He is attending the Fiesta Bowl that the BOISE STATE BRONCOS are playing in on New Year's Day. He is going with a couple of friends, his uncle and cousin. It should be a great road trip. Bailey and I will hang out with gramma Eileen and Aunt Jeanette in Boise.

There is still no word on when we will be traveling to get Ellie. The wait is starting to become quite weary- people warned us that the worst part of the whole process was when you got her picture and then couldn't get her for 6-8 weeks. Well, they were right. At times, it has been almost unbearable, but we have a strong support system and we will make it!!!! We have a meeting with our agency this Thursday, so hopefully we will learn more at that time.

Bailey will be 8 on January 5th. I can hardly beleive it! She has matured so much this past year it is almost scary. She is so excited to be a big sister, and we know that she will do awesome in her new role. Life has been good for her since we told her that both she and Ellie can still fit in Steve's lap. (It was a real tear jerker when she asked if there was enough room in her dad's lap for both her and Ellie.) We realize that this is a HUGE transition for Bailey, but we will make it as smooth as possible for her.

Thank you to our extended family, our church family, and our friends for all of the prayers and warm wishes for safe travel. A special thanks for all of the prayers for Ellie- her little life will soon change also!