Happy 15 Months!

Happy 15 Months, Emerson!!!

I've been following the weather reports in Seoul and lately it's been sunny one day, then raining and cold the next. I hope on your mini-birthday it was a beautiful and sunny day. I know it's going to start getting pretty downright chilly soon so mama's going to be sending you some warm sweaters and jackets in her next care packages!

Mommy and Daddy **loved** getting pictures of you last month wearing the shoes we sent.

Ever since we learned the shoes we sent back in May were too small for you, I've been a mission to find shoes for you. In the video, you kept reaching for the shoes and foster mom had asked if there were any way to exchange them for a bigger size. That made me so sad to think that you really liked them and even possibly really needed a pair. I was so worried the shoes we sent would be too big/small again, but they look like they fit just right. Whyayyy! ( < ---- combination of Whew + Yayy). If we were able to send bigger packages, I would have sent another pair. I actually had a hard time choosing which pair to send between the two below.

Toddler shoes are just toooo cute!

Happy 15 months, our beautiful Emerson!

I wish mommy could stop time and keep you from growing while we're apart, but that's just her selfish side talking. Truth of the matter is, I love all the updates we get on you and cherish each and every new thing you are doing. The last update said you're eating noodles, bread and cheese and that you love books. You are already starting to take after this mama!

I read up on a 15-month old toddler's development, and apparently one of your favorite words right now is going to be "no." I think that's absolutely adorable, and hopefully foster family will think so, too. ;)

As we head into fall and as the year's end is quickly drawing near, it's clear that we will not be traveling in 2011 to bring you home. It was never truly a possibility, but I held out hope for God's miracle. At some point in this journey I said we'd trust in His perfect timing, and more than ever I hold on to that for comfort.

On your 15th month celebration, I celebrate how much you've grown, your health, and the fact that we are able to send tokens of our love through care packages. I pray every day for that very special day when we will come face to face in person. For now, I feel blessed just seeing your beautiful face in my dreams.

Mommy and daddy love you with all our hearts. Happy 15th months!