Week 2

We had a GREAT weekend fixing Laura's room up and spoiling her like crazy!!! She seemed to like it, but didn't get overly excited...I think its just all so overwhelming for her at this point. We started counseling last week and that went better than expected. Its much harder to tell a 6yr old that she is being adopted than I expected. She is definitely not ready to call us mom & dad, but I think eventually she will get there. Our families including our church family and friends have all been SO great. We feel so encouraged and blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives. Laura loves to swim...she is a little fish and is now jumping off the top of the deck...it doesn't take her long to follow what other kids are doing. She sleeps really well through the night and most mornings I have to wake her up. She has made lots of new friends and keeps asking why everyone brings her gifts...haha!!! She is definitely a girly girl...she loves her bows and headbands. She also is obsessed with Hello Kitty and anything that sparkles. We are celebrating the 4th with my family in Destin for a week...she is SO excited to go back to the beach. I can't wait for her to meet all her cousins!!! We will begin the school selection process after we get back from the beach...we are going to have her tested and hopefully that will help make our decision easier. It all still seems surreal...I am not quite sure it has hit us that we are parents. My aunt bought her a bible with her new name on it and I can't wait to give it to her!!! We decided to wait till the next counseling appointment to explain to her that she will have a new last name. Tonight, Gary is taking her on a special shopping trip...she will be so surprised :-) I love this little girl!!!