Growing up too fast

When I look at her I see a little itty bitty scared baby that was placed in my arms seven years ago. Today when I walked into the kitchen and she was up at the stove making herself a bowl of oatmeal. WOW where did the time go? I have a little girl who is growing up before my eyes. She is learning something new everyday. God is going to do amazing things in her life. One of my favorite things is the one on one time we get in the car going to gymnastics. Somedays we talk the whole way, others maybe listening to praise and worship songs singing along or sometimes Hannah reads the whole way.  I think God blessed us with amazing children to raise for him. I love being their mom! 

Williams Family Update

Quick update on our family.  I guess I will start with myself first.  I have been really busy as a wife, mom and everything with work.  This week for me has been one of the hardest weeks I have ever had a work.  We had an audit for all of our books from the last two years. I have had to answer questions that were so hard.  I made it through and learned lots to improve my job. One thing I am pretty excited about is that I am going to be going through a Quickbooks training to become certified. Then after that training I will be taking an Excel class. This will only make me better in my job. 

David has been busy with work and doing some fun projects along with the memorials he is doing. He is playing softball once a week with a group of guys. He is also involved with the men's Bible study group at church and enjoying every minute of it. He said he has learned so much.  I have to say I am married to one AWESOME dude. He makes my life so much better. He is my friend, soulmate, love of my life!!! God Blessed with an amazing husband. Thank you David for everything.

Emily is doing really well. She is house supervisor for a residential facility. She is really good at it. She loves her clients that she takes care of. Emily is still "shooting" people with that camera. She has been house sitting a lot this summer for lots of people. She is loving being a big sister to her little sis! Have to say Hannah gets very spoiled by her big sis!! I love watching their relationship grow.

Hannah is doing amazing.  She is loving gymnastics. She is pretty good at it too.  She is preparing for the upcoming competition season. Hannah is scheduled for surgery for her palate repair and nose revision on August 13.  I have to say that she is in good hands with the UCLA team.  

Jake and Hailey are doing really well. They have completed their Junior year at Cal State Bakersfield. Hailey is working part time as an intern at CSUB for the summer, and they are getting closer to fulfilling their dreams and moving to L A.
That should happen sometime in 2016 after they graduate.

I do have to say one last thing. I will be posting more on here than on Facebook. I want to try to have a journal of our family. On Facebook it is hard to do that. I am hoping everyone is having a wonderful summer and try to stay cool. Enjoy your friends and family. Life is way to short to have drama!!  Please bookmark this site and check back to see what the Williams Family is up too!!

God Bless!

Our little reader

I am so thankful that this little one LOVES to read! She started first grade yesterday. Jacob introduced her to the Magic Tree House series yesterday. I think she has read three books in the last 24 hours. This picture was snapped on the way to gymnastics. We have to drive about 45 minutes three times a week to gymnastics. The car ride gives her lots of reading time. I have to say Hannah loving to read makes it much easier for teaching her. 

First Day of School

Shirley is our China daughter! She is a senior this year. Shirley lived with us last year too!

Linzy is our Korean daughter! She is a senior also! We are loving getting to know all about Linzy and Korea!                                                                        

Hannah starts first grade today!! My oh my where has the time gone!!

Let the school year proceed!! Good luck girls!! We are praying that you all have an amazing year!!

Happy Birthday Hannah

Today is this little cutie's seventh birthday. There are couple of  questions that I ask myself every year on her birthday. I often wonder if her biological mom thinks about her and wonders how she is?  I know seven years ago God created a beautiful child that would be our daughter 14 months later. Hannah has grown so much this year. She is reading like a little champ and  she LOVES gymnastics. She is starting to share her hopes and dreams. Her main goal right now is to go to the 2024 Summer Olympics for gymnastics. She flipping and tumbling all over the house all the time. I look at her everyday in amazement that God placed her with us for David and I to be the parents to this bright eyed, happy, and goofy child. I just love her so much!! I just want you to know Hannah Mei-Joy we love you so much and are super excited to see what God has in store for you!! Happy Birthday Pumpkin Bug!!! 

Steven Curtis Chapman

We went to see Steven Curtis Chapman, Laura Story & Jason Gray last night! It was an amazing night! 

Thank you David for getting is us tickets. 

I do have to say it puts the adoption bug back in my heart! There are so many children that need a forever mama & daddy! It was also great to to see our friends Mark & Liz Gividen! This lovely couple helped us through our adoption process answering lots of questions! Thank you guys so much! Hannah had so much fun talking to Luke & Lindsey. I just have to say God is so good! 

Hannah

Hannah sat down across from Emily filing papers for me. She was a happy camper to be done with school today! I just love this kids smile. 

Pumpkins are here

Move up to TOPS

Hannah is moving up to the TOPS program for gymnastics! We are super excited for her!! 

First Day of School

The Hideaway/ Five year Adoption reunion

Gotcha Day Five Years

Five years ago today a scared baby was place in our arms. It is so amazing what God has done in Hannah's life so far. She is growing up so fast. She is showing so much personality. Her favorite subject in school so far is her Bible class. I could read story after story to her and it is never enough. I blows my mind to think this little girl that we adopted from a country that Jesus Christ is not even allowed loves the Lord to much. She is great at gymnastics. Her dream is to get to the Olympics! We know God has big plans for this kid! We love you so much Hannah MeiJoy!

David home!

Hannah and Daisy

Our daughter and our dog Daisy!

Five years ago!

Five years ago today we boarded a plane to China to get our baby girl!!

First Mani & Pedi

Look who is reading

Homeward Bound

Someone is happy to be headed home! Hannah is super excited to be on the plane headed home. This has been a long week. I have to say Hannah has been amazing through this whole thing. She has been such a good girl. She does tell us from time to time she wants her own bed. You know what kid you will have that tonight! Can't wait to see our kids on the other side! LAX here we come!

Spring Festival Gymanastics