Thursday, January 10, 2008

a little visitor

We have our first little visitor. He's just about a year old and just as cute as a button. So far, just as easygoing as you please. He's presently perched in a nest of pillows enjoying an episode of The Wiggles.

I had an idea that it would be good to combine the morning news with The Wiggles. There could be extra bright colors and songs and dance mixed in while they let us know the weather and what's going on in the great wide world.

To preserve the confidentiality of our little visitors and for their own safety, I must be careful with sharing information. You know I wish I could tell you everything, complete with pictures of all our fun. But I know you'll understand.

55 comments:

Georgia Peachez said...

Congrats Amy, I am very happy for all three of you!! xo, suzy

Jessi Nagy said...

yeah!!! have fun and enjoy!!!
jessi

Anonymous said...

AMY!!! Congratulations on your first new little visitor!!! I am sure this will be such a rewarding experience for you and Rich. I am praying for that for all 3 of you. :) Enjoy your day.
xoxo
Teresa McFayden

Stacy said...

Lucky for us, you tell beautiful stories with only words. Enjoy your little treasure!

SOINSPIRED said...

Wow! Cherish these moments as I know that you are.

paige said...

yeah amy!!
what a blessed child to be able to be loved on by ya'll.
have fun
xo

Jennifer (mom of four) said...

Congrats!

I know you will have lots of fun!

Sarah and Jack said...

Wow, that was fast!

Heather said...

Ah, yes. The Wiggles. We're currently enjoying Wow Wow Wubbzy. Good times. Love your idea about the news. Kind of like in Three Men and A Baby when he's reading her bedtime story from Sports Illustrated in his 'fairy tale voice'. Tee hee hee. Enjoy your little visitor, Amy.

Mama Urchin said...

Congrats Amy.

charlotte said...

Yay!! Hurray for all of you- so happy to hear your good news!! xoC

Melissa said...

oh how fun!!! yay for you guys!!! it must be hard for your hubby to leave for work when there is a fun little person there. good luck with everything!

Anonymous said...

Oh Amy!
Enjoy every minute with the little one.
Congratulations,
Korie B.

Maija said...

Yippee, Amy, and congrats!! Enjoy your time with the little!!

Anonymous said...

Amy,

I read your blog daily and look forward to your posts so much. I just wanted to say how wonderful it is that you and your husband are opening your hearts and your homes to these little ones. Best of luck with everything.

Wendy Updegraff said...

Congratulations!

jess said...

Wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Good luck to you both with your first little visitor and congratulations on being accepted as foster parents. Hope it all goes well.

Anonymous said...

What a safe and wonderful haven your little one has landed in. There is definitely going to be fun with a capital "F" in you future! Children are amazing little creatures. Blessings to your and yours!

Julie G. Baxley

Andrea Singarella said...

Oh how wonderful!! Enjoy every moment, Amy. I'm so happy for you.
xo andrea

Diane said...

Amy - many good wishes for you. Have lots of fun!

Diane

Anonymous said...

oh amy...how wonderful! my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most exciting and new adventure! many many blessings to you and rich!

blessings,
danielle
www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Amy!
Share some hugs with this precious little one from me!
Best wishes to you all!
CampSusie

BailiwickStudio said...

Life will be forever different with a child in the house! The adventure has just begun. Congratulations on your wee visitor - I hope he's as much a blessing to you as you are to him.

Anonymous said...

Hugs to you!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I'm having a bad day & your news is cheering me up. I'm so happy for you. And, for your friend, who is a very lucky one year old.

My little Spanish style cottage said...

I have never left a post on your blog.I have enjoyed every entry.You have been a smile at the end of my day when I am so tired and in need of of a wonderful place to escape to.My Mom has cancer and I am taking care of her.The days are long and the stress is high...but Amy, I had to tell you..you are a wonderful person...and who better, then you and Rich to guide and nourish these little souls in search of love and a home to feel loved and safe in..no matter how long the little visitors are with you...you and Rich will remain in their hearts forever..you are a guide for little lost souls that have finally found a resting spot to call their own.I will check in often.Best Wishes to you and Rich...
Geneen in Calif...
comfortsofhome@msn.com

Yummers! said...

Oh Amy, I am so happy for you! Wow... they got someone into your sweet home so fast... as soon as you were certified. What fun to picture a little person in that fantasy room. I bet he's spending a lot of time in your loving arms!!! Which is just what he needs. How long does he stay? Can you take more than one child at a time? How does this all work??

Love to you and your husband and all the little children that will feel your love.
Joni

Linda said...

Congratulations! God bless you all.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!

Jen Kershner said...

How wonderful and exciting! I actually got goosebumps reading it. I am so happy for you. And for him.

Wendy said...

Woohoo!

Junie Moon said...

Oh gosh, Amy, I am so tickled for all three of you that I'm sitting here crying. This just touches my heart so very, very much!

m i c h e l l e said...

Awww...congratulations Amy!

"Cute is a button" is all the visual I need. :-)It's going to fun hearing of all your adventures through your eyes.

Anonymous said...

just tickled for you!

Yin said...

Congratulations Amy! I am so excited for you! I wish I had not missed your online baby shower (school finals, I disappeared for a month and a half) but if there's anything else I can contribute, let me know!

Anonymous said...

May you and your hubby and your new little friend find love and comfort in each other!

"Maggie & Kevin" said...

What a special time for you and your husband, I know you are all going to be blessed to overflowing. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your most private lives with us.

XOX,

Maggie

Anonymous said...

Amy, Wow that was fast. I am so excited for you and Rich. I bet your new little visitor is having a blast with you both. What a magical loving place you have created for them. I am sure your are providing the best hugs and kisses. Have fun with your new little one. I wish we could see them. But understand why we can't.
((Hugs)) As our China adoption wait grows longer everyday I am thinking that might be the way to go. Not sure yet but you have me thinking.

Anonymous said...

Dear Amy,

This is so exciting, and I am so happy for you. What a lucky and blessed little one!

Prayers your way,
Glenn

Judy said...

Blessed to be a blessing. That's you.

At about a year and a half my grandson figured out that Martha Stewart was not a daily guest star on Bob the Builder. Oh, well.

I feel hope for the world knowing that 'cute little buttons' can find a loving home with someone like you. Really, truly, that little one is one blessed button!

You will be much in my prayers!

Jana said...

Yay Amy, SO happy for you! I'm sure you're doing a wonderful job!!

Anonymous said...

Oh Amy!! That is wonderful news! I am so happy for you!

Anonymous said...

Bringing back memories of long ago...I'm happy for you and your husband.

Morgan Moore said...

Fun, fun, fun!! Good luck : ) You'll be great!
xoxo

Anonymous said...

I am sooo excited for you and Rich. How wonderfully sweet~
Have fun with your bundle of sweetness.

Vanessa said...

When ever I think of you recently, I think of the song"Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world,red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight,Jesus loves the little children of the world." How wonderful it is that He has chosen you and Rich to be His hands here on earth! God bless you and those children coming into your arms! Vanessa

The GlitterFairy... said...

Oh joy!!!! So happy to hear your good news! Enjoy every minute of it!
xoxo
Laurie

Barbara said...

congrats!!! my grandson turns one today...such a PRECIOUS AGE! sooo happy for you!!!!

hugz

Anonymous said...

Oh Amy!! How very happy I am that this little baby has you and your hausband's arms to surround him. A love like that can change the world!

Anonymous said...

Oh, such joyous news to read and such a smile is on my face. Blessings to you and Rich as you open your hearts and home to this first wee angel!

Cupcake said...

Amy,
This is fabulous news! Congratulations. I wish you could share pictures too. I am sure the little babe is amazed by all the love and goodness that is surrounding him. I hope he is able to stay for a long time.
Lucky baby - Lucky you!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats, Amy! How wonderful for you all!
Best,
Bari

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your exciting news, after so long in the preparation and waiting, it must feel like a dream come true.

Alicia P. said...

Oh Amy and Rich,
I'm teary-eyed with joy for you. Congratulations. Now I have to finish that blanket I am so sorry is late!!!!!! Love you. xoxo