One year ago today...

...Matt and I were headed to Guatemala to pick up our sweet girl, Malayna! I can't believe a year has gone by already. She has changed so much and is becoming such an independent little girl...she's definitely not a baby anymore.

I still remember the feelings of distress and confusion when Layna wasn't brought to us until the day AFTER we had expected to get her. We arrived on the 16th and were told the attorney and foster family were coming that afternoon/evening. I was going nuts walking around the Marriott wondering where my baby was and watching all the other families enjoying their children. But, alas, she was finally brought to us at 11:00 am on the 17th, and we have been a family of four ever since.

We have definitely had our ups and downs over the last year. Layna's transition home was so much more difficult that Brayden's was, and we weren't prepared for that. A lot of sleepless nights and crying were had, but we made it. Layna is a dream come true. We love her to pieces...she has a funny, lovable personality. She loves her brother to death and wants to be with him and do EVERYTHING he is doing which, of course, drives him crazy sometimes. She is definitely a Mama's girl...and I love it!

Here are some of my favorite photos from our pick up trip and one from recently. She has changed soooo much!