Audie's Family Book

We have been busy taking pictures for Audie's family book this week. I straightened all the kids rooms, made sure everybody had on a nice outfit, complete with matching bow (per their request) and a beautiful smile. I took several different pictures of everyone and every room. I wanted everything just perfect. Why all the fuss? This is the book that will be the window to his new life. Here, he will see his sisters, parents and grandparents for the first time. It will forever be a treasured keep sake. Anna, who was adopted almost two years ago (wow) still loves to look at her family book and tells everyone that this is what Mommy and Daddy sent to her in China!! Last night, Allison my 14 year old daughter tells me that the pictures that she just took of Steve and I, look "fine" and then she steps back when she sees "the look" on my face and then gladly takes them another. Yes, I do get a little, hmmm what's the word I'm looking for??? Maybe detailed oriented or just realizing that I want everything for Audie to be just right. I want him to know how much we love and care for him and he is our cherished son. Oh, how every child in the world deserves to know this!!