Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Big Milestones.....

The Thai adoption board told us we could keep her!! So tomorrow we go to the American Consulate to get her visa. As far as M goes, today was a better day than yesterday. I did my first little girl ponytail (only took me 3 tries... Ha ha!!) But the best part about today is that Manatsanan was born one year ago to the day - and for her birthday we've given her her new American name....

Happy 1st birthday to Madisan Holland!!

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats to all three of you! Happy Birthday to Madisan!
Love the pictures...Aim, you and Madisan both need some benadryl for the plane ride home! Ha! Lots of love to you all-Shan

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to you all!!!
What a beautiful day!

Jessica said...

Congratulations. What a happy day for all of you! Jessica

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy for you all!
Happy birthday Madison, this family will be your best gift ever!
hugs to Amy and Carter. We're thinking of you.
Love,
Kim M

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry! Madisan! I didn't notice the spelling!
Love it! :)

Melissa Ens said...

How special that you get to celebrate her birthday with her!!! So glad things are getting better and that the board is done. You have done an amazing job keeping us all updated! Congrats on everything and Happy Birthday Madisan!!!

TracyMcGal said...

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear, Madisan,
Happy Birthday toooo youuuuuu

You should be glad that you don't have to actually hear me sing. ;)

What a great day in so many ways...

Heart Rock Farm said...

I started to cry when I read Madisan's name...what a gift you all have today - each other. We can't wait to see you all together.
Love,
Amy

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday MADISAN!!!!
I love the name and it is wonderful you have this day to celebrate with her and tell her all about it!!! I guess it takes the stress of what other day to celebrate as far as not competing with birth siblings -Gotcha Day and Birthday!!!

Hirally

Robin and Kyle said...

Happy Birthday Madisan!!

Glad the board meeting went well!

Anonymous said...

I am so excited for you guys! This is fabulous! I think it is great that you guys are adopting and that Madisan will have a great home and loving family.

-- Anna M.

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday to Madisan and have a great flight home--Looking forward to meeting your daughter.A

Anonymous said...

Dear Amy and Carter--Your baby looks very sweet. Thailand looks cool in the pictures you sent to us. Happy Birthday Madisan! from Luke

Anonymous said...

Amy & Carter,
I have tears in my eyes reading your posts! What an incredibly emotional and exciting time! Madison is a true gift, and it is clear that she was very well loved by her foster family, which will eventually help ease her transition. Congratulations on the amazing addition to your family!
Patty Rice

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to the whole crew! Happy Birthday, sweet Madisan! Our love and prayers to you on your journey home. What a wonderful World.
Jenni, Fritz, Andrew, Mitch, & Allie

Anonymous said...

A&C, you and your boys are giving her the most amazng birthday gift - a loving "forever" family! Congratulations again. I continue to be filled with emotion as I read your blogs. Thanks for sharing!
peg heyman

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday dear Madisan happy birthday to you. Nana and PaPa

Come back safely.

Anonymous said...

A&C-

What a perfect name!Each time you share pictures she looks different--she must be growing before your eyes. I bet her smile is beyond belief.

Happy birthday Madisan!! (I can just hear all our kids singing to her, can't you?!)

When are you coming home?

Love,
Kath

Anonymous said...

There are many good wishes for you in the A86 emails when you have a chance. ph

Anonymous said...

Wow...Great Name!
Great Story!
You probably all 3 need another week on the beach. It will be great to get home. Hang in there. xo

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Madisan! Great name. Great day. I've read all of the entries and Have soaked up the words and your incredible experience. What an amazing time - you're doing a great job - Madisan is a beautiful, smart, and lucky little girl. Can't wait to meet her!
Carry on,
Kelley McGhee

Anonymous said...

hope you are on your way home. i hope you keep this blog going. can't wait to see pictures of beautiful Madisan with her beautiful brothers. hope everything is going well.
love, joanne

Anonymous said...

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY MADISAN!

Cant wait to meet you!

Anonymous said...

Happ birthday and heartfelt congratulations to your whole expanded family! Safe travels.
Sarah