McKenna Family

Abi's first prom and mom's heart is about to burst.  She had such a great time with her cute date!   I thought she looked like Cinderella!  We shopped and shopped and shopped in Arizona to find the perfect dress!  This one wasn't quite perfect as it was completely strapless but we stopped at my favorite ribbon and lace store and found the perfect ribbon and tulle to add some sleeves and we were set!  love you beautiful girl!

SURPRISE!!  I'm pregnant!   Wow we feel so blessed to add one more little one to our family.   Even though this pregnancy did take us a little by surprise we know this little girl is meant to be with us and we couldn't be more excited.   As we keep saying Seven is our Heaven!   She will be just the caboose we need to complete this crazy yet wonderful family of ours.   We can feel her little spirit and are truly humbled knowing this is the Lord's plan for us.   Hurry up baby girl and get here so we can smother you with love!   October here we come!!!

No words can describe this amazing day!  Let me start a few months back.    When we brought Linli home this summer, we had 2-1/2 weeks before Josh would be leaving on his mission.   As you can imagine, our life was pretty chaotic.   We had a farewell to get ready for, a trip to the temple with Josh, family pictures, extended family pictures, making sure josh had everything he needed packed and ready to go, and also just praying and hoping that Linli could survive the adjustment and not totally wonder what kind of life she had been thrown into.     We were truly overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love, the generosity of others, and for the huge blessing of watching Linli adjust and fit in seamlessly like she was right where she belonged.    We truly witnessed many miracles and even though she only had such a short time with Josh they made an incredible bond….one that is so strong she still kisses his pictures and tells anyone who as...