On December 30, we will have had Briana in our lives for 5 whole months, and it keeps getting better and better...
I honestly cannot say that I am happy to see the year 2007 come to an end. Usually, I am ready to just get on to the next year with a fresh new perspective - always hoping that the new year will bring me a child. Well, 2007 was our year. Finally our year. After celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary, Doug and I received our referral for Jiang Ai Juan and flew to the other side of the world to become first time parents. Talk about wonderful and scary stuff! Briana is our dream that finally came true...
But the year 2007 does have to come to an end, and I will look back on it as a very happy and fulfilling year for Doug, Briana and me. I am looking so forward to seeing what 2008 will bring!
One very sad note for 2007 was that so many of my blog buddies and friends did not bring their daughters home this year. Just know that my heart is heavy for you, and I hope and pray each day that 2008 will be YOUR year. Happy New Year everyone!
This video pretty much sums up what Briana has brought to Doug's and my life. Get ready 2008 - here we come!
23 Kind Words:
Oh my god Lisa! That video was simply beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. Briana is such a beautiful little girl and such a gift. You and Doug always look like you are on cloud 9. Happy New Year. It only gets better.
Lisa ~ that is a WONDERFUL video. I can barely see the screen because of the tears. I am going to have to come back and watch again. You all look so happy, I am so happy for you.
Have a WONDERFUL New Year! I know you are going to have a TERRIFIC 2008!!
HUGS!!!
OMGosh, you are beaming in every single photo. I love it.
Happy New Year to you guys too.
Beautiful video and beautiful post! Happy New Year :)
That is beautiful, I am crying but it is a happy crying. You are so special:)
Lisa- that was AMAZING...
You made me cry- happy tears for you and your wonderful family...
Briana is sooo inspiring.. she make me smile every time I see a picture of her..
This is what makes the wait sooo easy for me..
I am soo happy to have met you through blogging.. and hopefully one day meet in person..
Here is to 2008 it is going to be GREAT.. I won't have Isabella this year but it will be that much closer to her...
HAPPY 5 months...
Hugs to you girly..
Very well done!
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful movie!
A match made in heaven!
PS... good choice of music! Good Aussie artists!
Congrats on 5 beautiful months together Lisa!! What a beautiful video! Oh how I want to learn how to make those!! May I ask what program you use or is it something you do directly on YouTube?
Thank you for your loving words to those of us who are waiting. You truly do understand the longing of our hearts and your thoughts are appreciated!
Happy New Year friend!!
That is the sweetest video. So beautiful. It certainly has been your year and you will always cherish 2007! The smiles on your faces, the dazzle in your eyes just sums it all up! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Sweet! I'm sure 2008 will be even better. Briana will learn so much, do so much, and you will be there for every minute!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Awesome video! Briana is so precious. Have a great New Year.
Love the video... Briana is such a cute little munchkin... Have a great 2008 and for speedy referrals... take care
Awsomw job of your video.
Here's to a year beyond your wildest dreams.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
Smooch! A wonderful New Year to you and yours.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful family with us....it is so inspiring for those of us waiting.
*sniffle* Goodness Lisa, that was just super sweet to watch! Looking forward to watching more of your sweet family in 2008.
That was SO sweet!!!
Hi, I'm Melissa... just found your blog. Mine and my daughter have been together for 6 months, as of Dec 19!!! WOOT! I am just so happy and proud to be her Mama.
Congrats and Happy New Year. I, too, hope that all the other waiting families get to bring their children home SOON!!
Peace,
Melissa
Perfect! I'm sure the wait was so long and hard, but I think she was so worth waiting for.
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year....
Can't wait to see Briana growing this year...
All the new tasks..
and One thing is I hope to meet you this year...
Happy New Year!
Oh your video had me in tears... happy 5 months as a family, it's just amazing, isn't it? I so needed to see this today as my heart sank to my toes when I saw our cut-off date for January... can you believe I'm 9 months LID on Friday and we've done 1.5 months of referrals in that time? Kinda scares me a little :O)
WOW! 5 months :D It seems like she has always been with you - what a happy family!
BTW - that pic of Briana was my favorite of the whole evening. She has her mamma's smile!
Ladybug hugs,
;D
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