We've moved!

So Samuel loved the moving process. Lots of boxes and tubs make for a nice playground:

Can you find the baby in this picture?

He also loves dancing with his aunt Jane--which he can do more often now that we're living with her:

And cuddling with Omi Ria who was kind enough to come distract him so his mommy could pack and then unpack:

We're so glad he's happy anywhere--as long as the people he loves are around =).  We're now working on settling in and unpacking.

Heike's cousin Katie will be moving in on Monday (with her large sheepdog) and so it will be one full house! We sadly had to give away one of our kitties, Eddie. He 'moved' yesterday and we are hoping it will be a good fit for him and his new family.

Samuel's passport arrived today! We are gaining more support, and are around 60% now, so we are excited and hoping to still be able to depart for Germany in September.

New Address!

So the plan is to officially move this Saturday. If anyone has some muscles they want to work out.... =)

Here is our new address:
104 Saddlerock Drive
Irmo, SC 29063

Moving

Life has been chaotic around here. Samuel is getting busier and busier...and making some fun new faces:

Doug is training his replacements at work-which is more work for him, as well as covering whatever shift can't be covered. And we're moving. AGAIN. The owners are increasing the rent for these apartments, so we're moving in with my aunt. We feel very blessed, as we'll end up paying less in rent and can therefore work less and consequently spend more time support raising.

I hate moving though, it's so much work, and since Doug has been working so much, I've been doing most of it by myself. Thankfully, Samuel thinks it's wonderful to have lots of boxes around:

Mother's day was special, we had some fun times with Doug's mom and his grandparents. Here is our latest family picture, taken that day:

Thanks to those of you who pray for us. We have to be out of our apartment by the end of May, and Doug's schedule is only going to get worse before then, as most of his office staff will be out in the next couple of weeks. He is also having to move his business by the end of the month, so needless to say we are stressed and feeling overwhelmed. Your prayers mean so much to us.