HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANISSA

Today is my little Janissa's birthday. She is one year old. Birthday's are not celebrated in Ethiopia, so to her it will be just another day. But to me it is a magical day - my baby is one! How I wish she were home with me already. And while I'm on that subject - TEN MORE DAYS UNTIL COURT!! That's right, 10 days. Which means tomorrow I am in the single digits and counting down.

I had this cupcake at home, left over from my last confirmation class party.


Yes, I put the candle in and lit it.
Yes, I sang to Janissa.
Yes, I made a wish for her and blew out the candle.
And yes, I ate the cupcake.

And as if I havn't spent a gazillion dollars on Janissa already, I bought her this adorable, perfect match for the playroom, little director's chair.


How could I not?

Happy Birthday Sweet Janissa.

p.s. On a not so happy note, my friend Leah and her husband just returned from Ethiopia without their precious baby, Bryce, due to a severe medical problem. Please keep them all in your prayers as they work through this difficult time.