Update

We received an update this week!

It looks like he's waving.

Sammy has grown so much since his last update.  He definitely looks more like a toddler now.  He weighs 20lbs and is 33inches tall.  He and Malachi are almost the same size, both itty bitty guys.  He looks so skinny, but I suppose it's because this is the first time we've seen him without 6 layers of clothes on.  I particularly like his pink shoes, although Danny was not quite as impressed.

We found out that Sammy started language training for deaf children in January.  He goes for 30 minutes, two time a week.  It doesn't say if they are teaching him Chinese Sign Language, it just says he understands simple gestures.  He wears hearing aides only during his training.  They won't allow deaf children to wear them full time until the children are old enough to care for the aides unassisted.

The update also said Sammy is a happy boy and very easy going.  He has a bad habit of biting blocks.  He apparently does this all the time.  Let's hope he only likes to bite blocks and will not use this habit on his siblings.  He is also not potty trained. The thought of going through another round of potty training is daunting.  Let's hope he's a quick learner.

We are on track to travel in October and have Sammy in our arms when he turns 3.  Our Article 5 will be picked up on the 29th then we wait for TA.  Wow, we can finally see the light at the end of tunnel.  Hopefully next time I blog it will be our itinerary.

Please continue to pray for our family.  As excited as we are to go to China, I am very nervous about leaving 3 of my babies behind. Addie is already struggling with the idea of us being gone.  Emma is just mad that she doesn't get to go.  Just so you don't think I'm a big meany, she was given the opportunity to go in January, she chose to stay home.  Malachi is fine and will be fine.  He probably won't even notice we're gone and that makes me happy and sad at the same time.  Andrew is nervous to fly for the first time and to be so far away from home.  Pray for Sammy, his world is about to be turned upside down and he hasn't a clue it's coming.  I also ask for prayers for my Mom and Aunt Cyndy.  They will be taking care of the 3 at home while we are gone.

Here's a picture of Andrew, Emma, Addie, and Malachi for those who asked.