We love "The Biggest Loser"!

Yes, Chris and I are obsessed with "The Biggest Loser"! We both laugh and cry.....we love watching the transformations (WAY TO GO ALI!!!...this season's winner). The last few weeks I hit a low with my weight gain. Since June we have dealt with a lot....and I tend to eat when I am anxious. I want to be healthy for my sweet girl. So, I am really trying to change my habits. It has been tough but worth it.....it is a daily battle for me. Yesterday, Chris found out that Bob Harper (the trainer on the show) was doing a Q&A and book signing in our city!! YES!!!! It was just what I needed. He was awesome....and so encouraging! He told Chris he looked like he was in a band....and told us we looked like we were going to be very fun parents!! We had a blast. I am going to post the picture of Bob and me on my treadmill for motivation (since I can't afford a trainer)! Be praying for me.

Love you all,
Lindsey

P.S. We think we are in PGN but have not gotten the official word....we will let you know!! :-)

Miss you

Eliana,

Tonight, your daddy and I went to an amazing worship service outside.....it was so amazing!! There were a group of kiddos at the front singing and dancing.....and it made us long to have you right beside us. Get ready, we are probably going to embarrass you with our dancing (well, maybe your dad's dancing). We can't wait to watch you twirl around and sing to Jesus. We can't wait to have picnics with you and watch you chase around Polly. We are praying so much for you. You are about to head into PGN....and we are praying that you don't stay in their long. You turn one on July 6.....and I am praying that either you are home or we will be in Guatemala with you. We love you baby girl. We can't wait to have you home. We walk around always feeling like something is missing because you aren't here. WE MISS YOU!!

Love,
Mommy

Eliana at the Waterpark de Guatemala!!!

She has the goggles on one arm and the straw in her hand! How many 9 month old babies do you know that wear goggles at the waterpark??!! I love it!



No floaties....YIKES!!! Good thing she has that safe float to hold on to. :-) She is thinking.....where am I??? Her foster mom and daughters are great....they sent me these pics!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GETTING SO EXCITED FOR US ABOUT THE PA!!!!! Y'all are the best blog friends EVER!!! Her room is finally coming together....I can't wait to do the big reveal.

Love y'all,
Lindsey

TWO WORDS........PRE-APPROVAL!!!!!!!

We love you baby girl!!! You are almost home.....WE MISS YOU!!

Thank you for all of your prayers....next step is PGN.

Love y'all,
Lindsey

This picture is PRICELESS!!

This picture was taken on my sister's camera....IS IT NOT THE BEST??!?!?! Look at Eliana's smile (and my sister's smile is great too)!! Oh, I miss her so much!!! Keep praying....we have still heard nothing on the pre-approval.

Love y'all,
Lindsey

My New Ride

Well, here it is! Thank you to all who prayed we would find it! I am so excited...I love driving again! I'm a Jeep Man again! This photo is special... My Granddad Wheeler gave me my first Jeep (the green one the deer took) when I graduated High School. He and I took a photo together sitting on the back of it the day he gave it to me. He's gone to be with Jesus now...so we took this shot in his honor!
-Chris

Here's the story......

Rewind to Friday night....Chris and I decided at the very last minute to drive to Atlanta to buy his Jeep!! So, after working all week....we make it to Atlanta by about 12 or 1 in the morning. On a fun note....I LOVE priceline.com. I called my sis to priceline it for us....and we ended up with the Hyatt for $40. We got there...and the lady was so nice....oh, and she upgraded us to the penthouse suite. Yep, it was the NICEST hotel room we have ever been in.....and we were there for 7 hours (including sleep)! We wake up the next morning after sleeping 4 hours....and head to the car dealership. THE CAR IS INCREDIBLE!!! I will get Chris to tell you about it later; he is pretty proud of it!!!

It literally looks like no one has ever sat in the back seat EVER and it is a 2000 model. It is a HUGE GIFT from God!!! We paid our cash for it (from the wreck)...and headed back 4 hours to Nashville. Another side note, I love clothes and design. The night before I threw an outfit for work in my bag and forgot my shoes. It looked ridiculous. A black skirt....and cool shirt.....with BROWN flats........ON THE DAY I MET NICOLE KIDMAN!!

So, I drive into work EXHAUSTED!!!! Then, about an hour later, the door opens and I always look to say "hi" to the person. There is no telling what my facial expression was because I knew instantly it was Nicole. I started praying in my head over and over to not act like an idiot (I have been known to do that with celebrities...I will tell you about the Wynona Judd story some day)! I calmly walk over to her and start asking her what she is looking for. My hands are literally shaking. I realize she is human and a normal person.....but it still felt surreal. I have watched her accept an Academy award!! She told me that she needed jeans.....I told her perfect...that was my specialty!!! So, we found her about 4 different pairs of designer jeans. Her stylist was with her....I started just grabbing clothes. She is seriously BEAUTIFUL!!! No, I did not talk to her about how Keith was or how I am so glad she is not with Tom Cruise any more....but trust me, I wanted to. I had to be professional. These were her first maternity clothes to buy.....I told my family it was my finest moment as a retail manager.

So, the story does not have a lot of details.....but I woke up today feeling like it was a funny dream. We have had "stars" come into the store before....but she is the REAL DEAL! Congrats on your baby Nicole!!! :-)

Love,
Lindsey

Guess who I just helped at our maternity store?!!!!!!!!!........NICOLE KIDMAN!!!!!!

NICOLE KIDMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM STILL SHAKING!!!!!!!

I helped her pick out tons (and I mean tons) of maternity clothes........I AM STILL IN SHOCK!!!!!! I'll post more later....got to go and help more customers!!!!

Love,
Lindsey

ONE month until Mother's Day.....the PERFECT gift!!!

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11....that is one month from today!!!!! Tracy Hanson is seriously one of the most talented, most genuine people I know. She has been SO GENEROUS to Chris and me!! I wear my two necklaces every single day! When we were staying in the hotel in Guatemala....a woman stopped me to comment on how beautiful my necklace was and asked where she could get it. I love that it symbolizes my love for Guatemala....and the country that my sweet baby was born in. Click on the Junk Posse link....she has a lot of different styles (and different countries)!!

Junk Posse

SHE ALSO HAS A SPECIAL.....BUY A PRESENT FOR MOM....AND YOU GET A FREE PAIR OF STERLING SILVER EARRINGS!!!!

Update on Eliana's Case.....

I haven't really talked much about Eliana's actual case....and I'm not sure why. Maybe it is because I feel so far behind other blog friends....or maybe it is because I am constantly just trying to take it day by day and TRUST. That is really hard for me to do....but, the Lord has really given Chris and me an unbelievable peace after our last trip. I cannot tell you all how much I miss her. It hurts. I see other babies that are 9 months old....and I long to have her right beside me. I want to hug and kiss her non-stop. I want to sing to her (I am terrible....but she doesn't know that yet). I tend to get funny, silly with her.....and I love it!! I feel so alive....and know that the Lord knew that she would be ours even before she was born. AMAZING!!! I am so grateful.

Eliana is through with DNA and family court.....and we have been waiting for pre-approval for about 35-40 days. I check my e-mail constantly! The second she gets her PA translated....she will head into PGN. We have an incredibly pro-active facilitator....and I have a good feeling that he knows people. I know it sounds ridiculous to want to be in PGN....but I am ready. I am READY TO GET HER HOME!!!

I am working on her room....and will post pictures soon (it has a vintage, Antigua theme)!!! I have the ideas in my head, and I really hope it ends up like I picture it. Too bad my sweet girl will not have pink in her room....but she will have TONS of fun colors.

I love you all....and I feel so blessed to have so many friends I have never even met!

Love,
Lindsey

P.S. Many of you have asked about Xio (to make a long story very short....I have been asked not to write or talk about her on the blog). E-mail me if you have any questions. We pray for her non-stop....and still pray for a miracle.