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Icebergs and Thanksgiving

Well the past few weeks have been hectic!
The sound of helicopters has filled the air with the constant buzzing to and from the icebergs which are currently sitting off our coast line! And like all good mothers we decided one day last week to go and investigate after driving down to the tip of the peninsula I was incredibly anxious as the road is really narrow and winding! We arrived at Taiaroa Heads. No Icebergs apparently you had to be elevated! but the sight of albatross swooping and soaring was magnificent! Did I tell you it was blowing so hard that the wind could push you over almost! But watching the playfulness of these magnificent birds and all for free!
Well we headed home with two tired children!

Then this week Emily and I hit the road to our friends in Central Otago so I could work and Emily play with her friend Mae! They had a fantastic time! Work was okay! But watching these little girls play was just glorious!

On Saturday we had a lot to be thankful for! Our Friends Jacqueline and Lina arrived home from China! Lina is such a sweetie! and Jacqueline is just the essence of motherhood!
Other friends sold there house and Keith has moved into an office! I am not sure whether or not to be thankful for that!
But I am thankful for all my friends and family that support us! all my cyber pals around the world! and for my home with in its walls is my precious children and husband! I was hoping like most that Alice would be home but not to be! So another holiday passes and we wait! But like most things that we wait for! It is sweeter and more rewarding! so I hope the rumour queen is correct and that September is being matched! and that leaves only 3 more months worth! oh that means March referral! that would be sweet!
Hugs To you all!
I will post some photos soon!
Love Ruth

Heard from China

Just heard from our friends in China and things are going as well as can be expected! One of the biggest things we all dream of is the perfect handover and a compliant baby but the reality is these are signs of a non attachd baby and one that sobs and cries is actually what we all should be wishing for!
So I wish for the worst and hope that it does come true! We want our children the chance to grieve and show some signs of problems so that when they are ready they will bond and attach to us in a healthy way!
Take care Jacqueline and Lina, and the rest of the group!
Love US!

I have learnt some new tricks!

It isn't even halloween and I have learn't some new tricks! YEAH! I am very proud of myself! I can now make really cool slide shows! And I hope you enjoy all the new photos! The waiting for Alice has hit us really strongly this month and know that we probably won't hear for about 6 months! so I have spent an hour on my Blog while Emily annoys me! I hope you all enjoy the changes!
Hugs Ruth

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Waiting waiting text me!

Well it is now 9:13 pm in New Zealand and we haven't heard anything from Jacqueline! Hope hand over has gone well for the 3 NZ families recieving their daughters today! Emily can't wait to meet Lina and Eva! Neither can Aiden, Keith and of course me!
Just to think it will be us in their shoes soon!
Hugs to the new families
Ruth

WAITING!

Well the waiting continues and family life is getting busier and busier!
Aiden has taken to surfing and has lessons each week! That is great since the beach is just down the hill!
Also he has settled into John McGlashan well and loves the school and the challenges that brings!
We have had an amazing year with loads of challenges!
Emily loves her daily routine of school and then home for a nap and then it is chitter chatter non stop so fantastic! Also we have had a busy time with visitors and adventurers!
Emily has bben to Hi 5 and now the Dorothy the Dinosaur and now we have tickets for Barney! She just loves it!
I will up load photos shortly so you can see the changes in our princess!
Aroha Nui!
Ruth