You are very ornery Amy!!! We will let it slide, because Havyn is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Congrats:) You always having a way of suprising all your readers.
Sooo....I am brand new to your blog and haven't had a chance to read many past posts..but I am thinking that this post means that you have adopted this sweet baby girl and you kept it a secret on your blog through the process...WOW! Impressive self-restraint ;o) Can't wait to read more about the hows of the process and the whys of keeping it a secret until you got home.
Amy, Havyn just looks amazing. I mean she looks so perfect. Look at those eye, nose and mouth... Wow... I wished I had money so I can take you right back to ET with me just to take pics for me.. Love you and can't wait to chat more.
Oh my goodness. What a beautiful little surprise (to us readers!!) blessing. Havyn is blessed to join such an amazing family...and you are blessed to have her in your arms! May His abundant blessings continue to pour down on you and yours.
Holy cow! What a good secret to keep! On a side note, I was thinking about the changes Ethiopia is bringing to their adoption process and praying for the families I know that are adopting from Ethiopia... and thought of you guys and wondered how it was going! I'd say it's going GREAT!
Best thing I could've read all day (or maybe week)!
I have tears in my eyes and a BIG smile on my face. She is so BEAUTIFUL and all I can think is that quote about how "God's plans put our best imaginations to shame!"...Thinking of all that led up to this precious homecoming...Give Miss Havyn a squeeze from me! And a hug to you as well!
PS....That's the BEST kind of African "souvenior"!
Can't wait to hear the whole story ... and can't wait to meet her on our next trip to TX. (You must promise that your whole family won't be sick the next time we head your way.)
Good news from my son in TX today. He visited a church this morning, was very impressed with the Biblical preaching, met another young man, and was invited to this young man's house to play board games this evening. Yea! God!
PRECIOUS baby girl who is blessed with an AMAZING family!!! Welcome home ladies! Welcome to your awesome family, Havyn! You're gonna LOVE them!!! Can't wait to get caught up on everything, Amy. We missed you so much while you and Addie were gone. Anxious to hear about everything, but realize it will probably be a long time till you have time to catch us all up on the mission trip. Love y'all!
Oh my God, I can't believe it!! You are really adopting her?? She's stunning, I'm so happy for your family. God bless you, can't wait to see pictures of Carson either!! You sure can keep a secret.
Oh my goodness, what a huge blessing! OK, I want to hear all about this. What agency did you use and how long did it take? My husband and I have been thinking Ethiopia for our next adoption, please share about the process! Thanks! Angie from Indiana
You are one sneaky, sneaky woman of GOD! She is beautiful beyond words and I look forward to reading up on her more and more... :)) OMG and to think I thought you were going to Africa to do a mission trip- :)
How Beautiful! We are hoping to get our referral this week. We are adopting a sibling group from Ethiopia! The wait has been long and we are ready! All Gods Blessing to you and your family!
Wow! You are good at keeping secrets! What a beauty! PlEEEAASE share details! I would love to hear the God stories surrounding this and the agency etc.
I have been stalking your blog for any news of your return. Oh my goodness Amy!!! She is even more beautiful than I thought! Wow! I can't wait to hear all about your trip! Don't hold out too long even though I am sure you are a little tired! Congratulations!!!!!
First, Bailey was going to be a Haven until a last minute change in the hospital. I love the name! Second, you once told me there was NO WAY you would ever be able to get a baby. God loves to prove us wrong ;0) Happy for you.
I just LOVE those pictures. Precious... precious... precious. God is so good! He is so faithful to give us the desires HE has placed in our hearts. I TRULY adore you my friend and I love your whole family. YOU and your family are one of the greatest gifts I have received through blogging. I look forward to holding this new little miracle with the big beautiful eyes. Love, Angel
Boy, if I ever need someone to keep a secret for me, I'll know who to ask! She is absolutely precious. I'll bet her big sisters think they have a new doll! Congratulations to the whole family, and praise the Lord!
Details Amy we want DETAILS!!!!!!! She is absolutely stunning!! Ok we got the WHO,and the WHERE, we know the WHY,now please share the what and when !! Congratuations on your new daughter!! Linda
you guys amaze me and i am in tears right now looking into the beautiful face of Havyn and thinking about all your family does for the kingdom of God. i am just amazed by your heart... i wish i had more words, but amazed is all i can think of right now in my shock and awe. congratulations... she is absolutely beautiful... those eyes... adorable... amazing. congratulations.
I had been wondering how your Ethiopian adoption was going...I guess now we know!! :) So Happy for you all and wow is she PRECIOUS! Looking forward to seeing Carson one of these days too! :)
Oh, Amy! I did not realize that you were bringing her home!!! Congratulations....we are so happy for you! Donnie and I were just talking about you all this past weekend. We want to come out that way sometime and visit with you guys! Love and miss you! Hope you had a great birthday! Rhonda
WHAAAAAAAAAT? That is the best surprise ever! OH MY WORD, SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I want to jump through the screen and kiss her sweet cheeks! This makes me want to go meet the little girl from Ethiopia in my dreams! I just love you and how you follow the Lord, whatever he may ask of you!
HUGS AMY ,TODD and FAMILY...you are very blessed.. your new daughter is so very precious and beautiful.. i am so happy for you and send lots of love to you and your new family....
Havyn is 6 months old and from Ethiopia. We are blessed beyond words. 
You are very ornery Amy!!! We will let it slide, because Havyn is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Congrats:) You always having a way of suprising all your readers.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! she is adorable! did you guys adopt her???? details! :)
ReplyDeleteSooo....I am brand new to your blog and haven't had a chance to read many past posts..but I am thinking that this post means that you have adopted this sweet baby girl and you kept it a secret on your blog through the process...WOW! Impressive self-restraint ;o) Can't wait to read more about the hows of the process and the whys of keeping it a secret until you got home.
ReplyDeleteShe is just darling!!
I am so excited...No words..
ReplyDeleteShe is perfect and so beautiful...
I am so happy for you!!!
How did this happen???
Blessings on your newest blessing:)
OH. MY. GOODNESS.!!!! NUH UH. NO WAY.
ReplyDeleteI am SO thrilled for you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
WOW. I never expected this!
Welcome, little Miss Havyn! She is SOOOOO beautiful!
I think I'm still in shock! LOL! BUT A GOOD SHOCK :))
Wow....she is gorgeous! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! How exciting for you! She is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! I thought when you decided to pursue this new domestic adoption, your international adoption desires were put on hold. This is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend in Ethiopia right now adopting their daughter, who is two. So beautiful! I can't wait to hear all the details.
Miss Havyn is BEATHTAKING!!!! Congrats to your gorgeous family! Can't wait to see her at HOME!!!
ReplyDeleteHurry HOME Havyn!!!
{I cannot wait to see Carson either :)}
Of course, she is beautiful! A true gift from our Father- you are truly blessed!
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Amy, Havyn just looks amazing. I mean she looks so perfect. Look at those eye, nose and mouth... Wow... I wished I had money so I can take you right back to ET with me just to take pics for me.. Love you and can't wait to chat more.
ReplyDeleteOh my word! She is just beautiful!! Congratulations!! What a surprise. :) I can't wait to hear all about your adoption experience with Havyn.
ReplyDeleteYayyy!!! So glad you don't have to keep that bottled up anymore! ;o) She's beautiful & I'm so glad you're home safe & sound. God is so good!!
ReplyDeleteLove ~ Dardi
Beautiful addition to a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteTami
Oh my goodness. What a beautiful little surprise (to us readers!!) blessing. Havyn is blessed to join such an amazing family...and you are blessed to have her in your arms! May His abundant blessings continue to pour down on you and yours.
ReplyDeleteWHAT???? How ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love those eyes!!!!!! Awww......BLESSINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful! A big congrats to your whole family!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! What a good secret to keep! On a side note, I was thinking about the changes Ethiopia is bringing to their adoption process
ReplyDeleteand praying for the families I know that are adopting from Ethiopia... and thought of you guys and wondered how it was going! I'd say it's going GREAT!
Best thing I could've read all day (or maybe week)!
God Bless!
She is a beauty, Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!! So happy for you :)
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes and a BIG smile on my face. She is so BEAUTIFUL and all I can think is that quote about how "God's plans put our best imaginations to shame!"...Thinking of all that led up to this precious homecoming...Give Miss Havyn a squeeze from me! And a hug to you as well!
ReplyDeletePS....That's the BEST kind of African "souvenior"!
Adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the whole story ... and can't wait to meet her on our next trip to TX. (You must promise that your whole family won't be sick the next time we head your way.)
Good news from my son in TX today. He visited a church this morning, was very impressed with the Biblical preaching, met another young man, and was invited to this young man's house to play board games this evening. Yea! God!
Hugs to you and the family!
Laurel & the gang :)
PRECIOUS baby girl who is blessed with an AMAZING family!!! Welcome home ladies! Welcome to your awesome family, Havyn! You're gonna LOVE them!!! Can't wait to get caught up on everything, Amy. We missed you so much while you and Addie were gone. Anxious to hear about everything, but realize it will probably be a long time till you have time to catch us all up on the mission trip. Love y'all!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family and your beautiful Havyn!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Amy
Havyn is beautiful!! Congratulations Amy!!
ReplyDeleteshe is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteOh my God, I can't believe it!! You are really adopting her?? She's stunning, I'm so happy for your family. God bless you, can't wait to see pictures of Carson either!! You sure can keep a secret.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! What a precious gift.
ReplyDeleteShe is DARLING! Oh, it just makes me ache to be a Mama even more! Sigh... God's timing can be HARD to wait for sometime.
ReplyDeleteHavyn is just heavenly! SO adorable!!!
Oh Amy, she is beautiful. I am sure you are all in heaven right now. I can't wait to hear more about your trip.
ReplyDeleteMandi
She is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home - email when you get the chance.
Big hugs and lots of love!
Jill
I cannot believe you have kept this a secret... she is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOH AMY. She is absolutely gorgeous. How could you keep such a beautiful baby undercover like this????
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Congrats to you all!!! :o) Can't believe you have been able to keep this a secret!
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Wow!!! Beautiful Girl... Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a huge blessing! OK, I want to hear all about this. What agency did you use and how long did it take? My husband and I have been thinking Ethiopia for our next adoption, please share about the process! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAngie from Indiana
You are one sneaky, sneaky woman of GOD! She is beautiful beyond words and I look forward to reading up on her more and more... :)) OMG and to think I thought you were going to Africa to do a mission trip- :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Oh my goodness! She is breathtakingly beautiful!! I can't wait to hear the story behind this precious sweetheart! :)
ReplyDeleteAmy, she is absolutely adorable!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh what a blessing! She is gorgeous!!! HUGE hugs and congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou are very strong for keeping this a secret!! She is beautiful and has the biggest, most alert eyes!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!! God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Amy! As has already been stated many times...she is gorgeous! And I LOVE the name!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou sneaky thing!! I knew something was up, you were just too quiet these past couple of weeks!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I am in LOVE with her...I may have to come scoop her up!!
Please, more details, SOON!!!
Love you!
Christie
How Beautiful! We are hoping to get our referral this week. We are adopting a sibling group from Ethiopia! The wait has been long and we are ready! All Gods Blessing to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you were in the middle of another adoption! She is beautiful, congrats to all of you!
ReplyDeletePraise HIM my friend!! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful. Hope you feel up to writing about the experience some time soon.
love,
Holly
So totally awesome. How do you do it all?!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. You are an inspiration!
Stacy
Wow! You are good at keeping secrets! What a beauty! PlEEEAASE share details! I would love to hear the God stories surrounding this and the agency etc.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you are blogging about washing machines ect..exactly what is this cutie's status?...My word look at her!!
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations.
ReplyDeletePhyllis
She is beautiful! She looks like on of the family!
ReplyDeleteI have been stalking your blog for any news of your return. Oh my goodness Amy!!! She is even more beautiful than I thought! Wow! I can't wait to hear all about your trip! Don't hold out too long even though I am sure you are a little tired! Congratulations!!!!!
ReplyDeleteFirst, Bailey was going to be a Haven until a last minute change in the hospital. I love the name! Second, you once told me there was NO WAY you would ever be able to get a baby. God loves to prove us wrong ;0) Happy for you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! She is BEAUTIFUL! Will you be able to bring her home on this trip? So excited for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty you have!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty you have!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful!!!
:)
She is stunning! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLisa
I just LOVE those pictures. Precious... precious... precious. God is so good! He is so faithful to give us the desires HE has placed in our hearts. I TRULY adore you my friend and I love your whole family. YOU and your family are one of the greatest gifts I have received through blogging. I look forward to holding this new little miracle with the big beautiful eyes. Love, Angel
ReplyDeleteshe is oh so BEAUTIFUL. Just LOOK at those eyes! God has given a sweet wonderful girl sweet and wonderful parents. xo
ReplyDeleteBoy, if I ever need someone to keep a secret for me, I'll know who to ask! She is absolutely precious. I'll bet her big sisters think they have a new doll! Congratulations to the whole family, and praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteYou, my friend, are a stinker! How in the world could you keep that beautiful child a secret!! You are a better woman than I.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She is so amazingly beautiful! Enjoy your kiddos!
Details Amy we want DETAILS!!!!!!! She is absolutely stunning!! Ok we got the WHO,and the WHERE, we know the WHY,now please share the what and when !!
ReplyDeleteCongratuations on your new daughter!!
Linda
you guys amaze me and i am in tears right now looking into the beautiful face of Havyn and thinking about all your family does for the kingdom of God. i am just amazed by your heart... i wish i had more words, but amazed is all i can think of right now in my shock and awe. congratulations... she is absolutely beautiful... those eyes... adorable... amazing.
ReplyDeletecongratulations.
Gorgeous! she is absolutely gorgeous. What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteHeather
I had been wondering how your Ethiopian adoption was going...I guess now we know!! :) So Happy for you all and wow is she PRECIOUS! Looking forward to seeing Carson one of these days too! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your whole family! What a cutie pie!
ReplyDeleteOh, Amy! I did not realize that you were bringing her home!!! Congratulations....we are so happy for you! Donnie and I were just talking about you all this past weekend. We want to come out that way sometime and visit with you guys! Love and miss you! Hope you had a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteRhonda
WHAAAAAAAAAT? That is the best surprise ever! OH MY WORD, SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I want to jump through the screen and kiss her sweet cheeks! This makes me want to go meet the little girl from Ethiopia in my dreams! I just love you and how you follow the Lord, whatever he may ask of you!
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely beautiful. Those eyes are breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteHUGS AMY ,TODD and FAMILY...you are very blessed.. your new daughter is so very precious and beautiful.. i am so happy for you and send lots of love to you and your new family....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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