Like she has always been here...

It's almost 11PM and it's been a long day, so I don't have time to upload pictures tonight, but I'll try to do that tomorrow. However, I did need to come in and journal for just a minute.

It's hard to articulate how much Laney is loved by this family! She is becoming more and more "a part" of our gang each day. This afternoon, she was playing with Landry and giggling and laughing and she looked at me and my heart just melted. I can't imagine our lives without this precious treasure! She is a sweet as she is adorable, and she feels more and more like she has been with us forever.

I was worried. I'll admit it. I was worried before we left for China, that I might somehow love Laney less...or differently....or something...than my my biological children. I wasn't quite sure how the emotions of adoption worked out and how I would feel holding an 18 month old child I had just met. But I can assure you...I'm falling head over heels in love with her and she is my daughter. I love her as deeply and as tenderly as my other three. I have four blessings and my heart and hands are full.

Off to gaze at her for just a few more minutes. I love watching my kids when they're asleep....