Luke and his family.......

What an amazing God we serve.

He chose Luke for us.

How blessed we are.

How loved he is.

 

Family Day!

This was taken at the airport right after they met.



Oh so precious!










First playtime at home.














We had a family day at mom and dads. It was so great to be together agian.














Hmmmm........Nana is getting ideas. 

Sweet Home California!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your prayers, emails, comments, and love while we were away.

Dad, Luke, and I arrived into Burbank Sat. afternoon. It was long. It was rough. But.......we are home and oh so happy!

Mark, Mom and Linsey greeted us along with my friend Jenny! It was quite an emotional homecoming.

Linsey has been amazing with Luke. Things are going better than I ever dreamed.

Thanks for your continued prayers as we move into this new life of ours.

Love,
Elizabeth


 

Thursday

"Josh, it's for you."

Luke really enjoys playing we Josh, Toni's son. We really enjoy having Josh around!









Taking a swim with Papa.












Taking a break with mom. 

Hangin Out in the Apartment

Okay.......you see what I mean? That is the end table by my bed....That is the light switch on the wall......that is my 3 year old having fun!!!










No! No! NO NO NOOOOOOO!


















Dad is talking to mom. Luke decides it's time to blow bubbles.










The simplest things can entertain him for quite awhile!


I just wanted to thank you all for your prayers, emails, and comments. Although, they usually make me cry.......it really helps to hear from home. I miss my family so much it hurts. I know this is all God's perfect plan, and HE will get us home safe and sound.

You are loved!!


Elizabeth and the boys 

Park Day

We had another really nice day today. The rain subsided enough for us to visit Yuntai Garden, a gorgeous park in Guangzhou. Dad and I had never seen anything like it. Luke did really well, with no major meltdowns. He is picking up more and more English. His favorite word is "No" of course, because that's usually what he hears all day. ;)

He is keeping us on our toes that's for sure. He is adorable, darling, sweet, and stubborn as the day is long. He holds a grudge and kicks when he doesn't get his way. He knows he is loved though, and today started blowing kisses!

Some "downtime" in the apartment. His favorite time of the day seems to be after his bath when he just plays with dad and me. He gets pretty wound up, and yells at us in Chinese. He doesn't like bedtime much anymore.
Oh that face........ 

Tea House and Park

You know about the "bull in the china factory" Meet Luke in the "China Tea House!"

He was so into everything that Amy, our guide took him and started serving him tea. He loved it!











Umm.......where's Luke?












I believe this has to be the most beautiful park in the world!! 

An afternoon at the park

He's getting tired of cameras.













Water Lilies galore!













That is a restaraunt behind us but no..........we have to eat tuna! ;)
Crocodile anyone? Pick a body part.......any body part.

EWE! 

High Five!

Gotta have this pic!












First lollipop















For my students..........what a difference one letter makes! ;) 

Lukey

Yes, those are shorts on his head. Yes, he's a nut and YES he is pretty much potty trained! Whooo Hoooo!

Clean baby boy.












Luke is very neat. He wipes his mouth after every bite, cleans up every little crumb, and loves to cut his watermelon into little pieces.











Hey "doc" my ears already stick out............do you mind??