Abigail is Six

 Happy 6th Birthday, Abigail!

There isn't a lot of consistency with the rules while one is waiting on an adoption.  Some agencies allow posting photos online and allow care packages to be sent at any time following PA (pre approval) and others interpret the Hague laws VERY literally and allow NO CONTACT until the LOA (letter of acceptance) shortly before travel.  We happen to be with one of the agencies that interpret the law very strictly.  Thus, Agibail's sixth birthday came and went on October 5 with only a small family celebration.

One of our adult daughters, Hannah, made this cake for her "baby" sister.  She took such care in using Abigail's favorite color, and even wrote in Chinese characters at the top of the cake.  It was obvious she put a lot of thought and love into it.

We sang Happy Birthday and ate a piece of cake in honor of our youngest child in China.  We can't wait to get her home!