This is really happening

We are packing. We are leaving. We are "having" a baby!

In all the traveling, returning home, errands, packing, and de-lice-ifying I think it hasn't really hit me yet. We are really far behind. I recall seeing other blogs with the cute little nursery pictures. Not happening. I've seen the donations ready to go in bags by the front door. We're still gathering donations even at this late date. Speaking of late, I am staying up so late every night that I might be getting my body used to the time in Ethiopia already. I know I should be getting sleep while I can, but I have all this packing to do. And I couldn't very well go to Ethiopia without watching "The Bachelorette:Men Tell All" online, could I?

I for sure have one thing we will need, though. A friend went to get me diapers today. Before that I had none. I do have two diaper bags though. They might be empty, but they are fabulous!

Thanks to the kindness of friends, we have other things for Little Lulu as well. Clothes, toys, blankets, bibs. The bibs are very important because apparently she is a bigtime drooler. Ah, like mother like daughter (although I usually only drool when I'm sleeping). Many of these things came as the result of a precious shower that Crusade staff friends had for me before we left Colorado. These are precious women who I have served in ministry with for many years in different capacities. Here are some pictures...

Sorry about covering up her face. Before long i will plaster it everywhere!

i felt a bit like a granny registering, but it was really fun!

The "Pray for Luci May" favors with African Red Bush tea and kisses.

Now in the final hours as we prepare to go, I don't want to get lost in the busyness. I want to remember who it is we are going for. Our sweet Luci. Here is a recent update we received about her: "R" is a content baby. She is sweet spirited and adorable and very smiley. "R" is just a bundle of cuteness! She has this incredibly cute smile when she is happy and it does not take long to get this out of her! She is continuing to grow and loves to be held although she is diligently works on her tummy time as well Her hair is also growing and is very cute, soft curls. She is really quite content most of the time but certainly will let you know when she is hungry or needs a diaper change.

Again, like Mommy...serious about her food.

I also want to remember Who it is that led us into this whole thing to begin with. We are grateful for the opportunity we have had to follow God on this amazing adventure of growing our family through international adoption. Our adventure is just beginning. Ethiopia, here we come!