Journal Entry- Monday, November 23, 2009 plus What a Thanksgiving!

Hello from the Holloways,
We have been home for 10 days now and doing very well. Jon Campbell is under the weather, but enjoying his new brother! I have updated our blog with pictures since our return. If you have time please take a look. Jin is adjusting quite well. Communication is progressing and everyday we know he is understanding more and with that will come actual phrases and sentences. If you tell him to wash his hands, go to the bathroom etc he understands and takes action. Today he asked for milk on his own and he is doing well with "thank you" and "please." His smile is contagious and he is interested in everything.

In days we will gather around a beautiful table full of fantastic food, that won't smile or wave back to you :), in utter joy and wonder as our family is now complete. The past 3 years have been long and unexpected, but so worth the wait. Who knew what the Lord had in store for us?!

Thank you for support, hugs, shoulders to cry on, advise, concern, love, joy and the list goes on and on.......

Love,
The Holloways (Clint, Adele, Jon Campbell and Jin)

Creating a gingerbread house together

THANKSGIVING MORNING

We had to have Krispie Kreme donunts- the HOT light was on!

Come on Mama!  We want some donuts :)

We stopped at the park to play and eat our donuts.  It was very cold so we didn't play that long, but we did play in the beautiful fall leaves.  We took a bucket full home to decorate the house later. YIPEE!!!

Story time with Baba

Look at the muscles on this turkey :)

Dear Lord, we thank you for smiles, giggles, and ...

blessing our family, near and far, with your faithful love and promises. 

Our cups run over with gladness!

We are blessed beyond measure and thank you with our grateful hearts.