Austin and Lily, "Our Story"

Merry Christ-mas and flashbacks

2006-12-27T13:35:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody,

Wow time has just flown by. It went from my birthday to Christmas. Christmas was great for all of us. Lily Grace enjoyed it and so did I. I got some electric drums, a TV, DVD player, and a new sister to go in the family. She is such a blessing here with us. I thank the Lord for bringing her to us everyday. All my life I was lonely and asked the Lord to give me some company, and he did.

Here are some of the great memories we had in China,

Wow some memories these picture are my Christmas present to you guys.

Merry Christmas, And A happy New Year!

Love you all and God Bless,
Austin and Lily

THe War For Second Place

2006-11-05T16:36:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody,

Sorry I haven't been able to blog lately,i have been really busy.Me and my Mom have been preparing for my big thirteenth B-Day Party. Throughtout all of are hard work I know it will be a good won.Today Me and Dad cheered as East Limestone,My School will ve going to the PLAYOFFS! WE will play Cherokee County. We finished second this year in our region,dispite our Tough schedule.

Today Me and Lily Had a civil war in the house here are the Photos.

The Union Army marching into Battle!
The battle is about to begin!

The Midway point in the Battle! The end end of the tragic war that
split this house apart!

Roooooooooool Tide Roooooooll!

2006-10-10T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

This past Saturday we went to the Alabama VS Duke Game. It was so much fun and me and Lily Grace both enjoyed it. By the ending of the game, she was caught up in the action yelling Roll Tide. Even though my favorite team is Florida State, I still like to go watch Alabama. In the morning the very first thing I heard was Lily yelling Roll Tide and mom took that as a sign and said we would go to the game.

Duke-14 Alabama-30

Before the game, we all visited Sarah Morgan for her birthday party. Lily played on the moon bounce and she had lots of fun. Then we rode down to Tuscaloosa to see if we could get some tickets to the game and we did and they were awesome seats! The game was so much fun despite the fact we got held up in a large 2 hr. mess of traffic we didn't get home till 3 in the morning, so we all slept as long as we gould before going to Church.

We all had so much Fun!

Love You all and God Bless,
Austin

Welcomes, Reunions, and Lily Grace's Birthday

2006-09-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Eveybody,

We had a great welcome home for Lily Grace last Saturday. We had lots of fun and the food was great. Lily met lots of new friends and Mom was grabbing all the children one by one. I played with my friend Joseph Hooven, who got back from China in January.

Now, this is what I call traffic!

This week our football team traveled to East Lawrence, near Decatur, Alabama and we won our game 34-6.

This past Saturday we went to Lifeline's 25th Anniversary picnic. We had so much fun there. There were rides and clowns and moon bounces. Me and Lily enjoyed every minute of it. That afternoon after we got back, me and my Dad went to Canebrake Golf Club and played 9 holes of golf. I had lots of fun and I had a pretty good score. Dad was pretty pleased with how good I could play golf. I ended the 9th hole with a successful putt from over 20 feet away. It went right in.

After that, we came home and today we woke up to a wonderful greeting of Lily Grace screaming from her bed excited for her 2nd birthday. Me and Dad went to church and when we came home, we had Lily Grace's first ever birthday party. She enjoyed it so much and the cake that Dad bought was absolutely delicious. For her birthday, Lily got a new kitchen set, an alphabet truck, and some more play toys. She was screaming with laughter and so happy. I'm so glad God has blessed us with my new little sister. Even though I have been so busy, every day when I come home Lily Grace greets me and I feel like there is an angel inside of her that's just making my day even better.

I'm ready for bed! Somebody take me upstairs.

That's all for now.

God Bless,
Austin

Finally an Update

2006-09-14T16:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I guess you realize that this will be probably a long blog because I will try to be catching up but I don't think I'll ever finish. Before the Labor Day, we played Athens and unfortunately it came as a loss. But our next game, the Friday after we came back in the fourth quarter to beat Priceville in our second game, 35 to 21.

The Sunday before Labor Day, I was inducted into the Junior Beta Club. My mom and dad were very proud. Lily enjoyed the party afterward.

That Labor Day mom's friends Mrs. Lori and Laura, came over with their chidren. We had a whole lot of fun and they all loved to have fun. We played all afternoon and everyone enjoyed it. I gave the girls rides in my old wagon - four at at time!

School has been going well and on my recent progress report, were all A's. My teachers seem to all enjoy me and they are very nice. Everyday all the girls that I have told about Lily come to me and ask me what she's been doing lately.

This week our football team plays DAR( Daughters of the American Revolution Acadamy)Patriots. I think we have a good chance of winning as long as we do our best, but I won't be the judge of that well that's all for now.

Love You all and GOD Bless!
Austin

BEAT ATHENS!

2006-09-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody,

Sorry about not been able to blog lately our computer has been having internet troubles.

Today Lily grace gets to watch her first football game and we are all so execited. This is the first year in a long time East Limestone gets to play Athens, which is a City school.I am managing the football team again for my forth year, and it is always fun.Our football team is looking really good again this year.Well that's all for now i will tell you about the Athens V.S East Limestone Game Later.

Love you all, God Bless,
Austin

East Limestone Meets Lily Grace

2006-08-20T18:41:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Sorry I was not able to blog last night. I had my best friend Kaitlyn over. We had lots of fun with Lily Grace last night. This week, I was going to football practice and Mrs. Susie Whitt, the East Limestone photographer, took me and Lily Grace's picture to put in the football program for this year. This year, our football team for the first time is playing a city school. Uh oh, that's my Dad's school. Oh well, he can deal with it if we beat them. Just kidding. I know many people that go to Athens also.

East Limestone football's newest star Cheerleader and player!

This week, also my other big sisters, Emily and Amanda, and Will came over and visited with mom and Lily Grace while I was at school. Mom said that they were all doing group hugs! They had lots of fun.

Friday night and Saturday night were so much fun. Me and Kaitlyn and Lily Grace went to the mall. She did really well, even though despite the fact that there were many people there.

Saurday Afternoon, Kaitlyn came over and brought her Video Camera, and we made a movie. It was so fun.we ran throgh the sprinklers with her andhad teapartys.

That night we made a Chinese Breakfast Aniversary Dinner for Mom and Dad since there aniversary is coming up soon.They really enjoyed it. We made: pancakes, eggs, bacon, and fruit salad.

That night after dinner we took Lily out for a walk, and rode by some of my friends' houses, Lindsay, and Morgan. They really seemed to like Lily Grace.

Kaitlyn has been like a great big sister to me and now Lily Grace. It is so fun playing with both of them. Last night, Lily wouldn't dare come out of her hands. Well, it looks like me and her will be babysitting this summer. That will be fun.

Lily Grace went to church today again. She did really well. Mom tried to leave her in the nursery to see how she would do. But that did not last long. After that, we came home and I tried to mow the grass, but guess what happens 10 minutes later? It rains cats and dogs! I got totally soaked. It was like having an outside shower.

Tonight I played volleyball and basketball with my friends at church, while Lily Grace enjoyed doing gymnastics and chasing balloons with all the girls. tonight when we went to the Gas station it was like a whole heard of animals attacked us so many people were so excited yo see My Little Sis. We ended up seeing morgan again and one of my other best friend's Bri.she really seemed to like her and later when her sister called her mom, we had to wait there so she could se her, but that's ok.Well, that's all for now.

Love You All and God Bless,

Austin

First Week at Home

2006-08-12T20:56:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

It feels so great to be home. School has gone really well for me. And all my new teachers seem to be loving the pictures I'm showing them of Lily Grace. Tuesday night, Lily experienced her first outing at Dad's ELAA meeting. She did really well. Then, Wednesday night, she finally met her new church family at family night, where she soon began eating Brother Eddie's cherry pie haha. Friday, I went to football practice and then Lily met up with me after the practice where I introduced her to all my friends and coaches on the team. I'm looking forward to beating Athens September 2nd. That game will surely be fun for both me and Lily I hope.

I Love My Big Brother

Tonight, we went to Ruby Tuesdays and celebrated having Lily home a week. Boy, she loves those chicken fingers. And tonight we found out she loves cracker too. After eating at Ruby Tuesdays, we went to Toys Are Us. Mom got Lily a couple of toys and I got me another video game. Lily has been doing really well. And fortunately, we have all gotten good enough sleep -NOT. Dad has gotten sick from the temperature change. But I don't want to bum out this post anymore than just a couple of words. Just to let you know, I will now be posting every Saturday night along with Mom and Dad.

I Love My Little Sis

Well that's all for now. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

That's all for now.
Love you all and God Bless,
Austin

Sweet Home Alabama!

2006-08-06T04:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

We are finally Home in the good old U.S.A ! I am so glad we are finally here. Lily Grace seems to
love her new room and loves all the great toys we have got her. She seems to like animals when there not so close to her. She loves all the balloons hanging on the stairs, so does Little Cav our Cat,haha.

Friday I went back to school and everybody wanted to know about my new sister. But as soon as I got home I slept from 4:00 to 8:00 the next morning. Last night I fell asleep from 2:00 in the afternoon till 4:00 this morning. Lily Grace has been adjusting really well and seems to like her new home very well. Today me and Dad are going back to Church, but mom and Lily Grace are staying back at the house. Then when me and Dad get back we have to go pick up more school supplies. Well thats all for now, I will post Lily Grace's pictures at her new home as soon as I can.

Love You All,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Last Night in China

2006-08-01T07:13:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

This is my last blog from China. Tommorrow are flight leaves at 8:20, but we have to get up at 4:30 because it takes 40 minutes to get to the Airport. Tonight We picked up Lily grace's oil painting which is beautiful.Then mom picked up a etch of us on Granite.Then mom bought bought a riduculous amount of squeeky shoes, 11! Then I bought a miniture of my favorite soccer team Italy. I am looking forward to getting back to the United States of America!I can't wait to see all of ya'll back at the airport it is going to be a long journey back home, but it was well worth it to come get my sister.This is not my last blog ever, because I will be still posting,but my last in China. Thank you all again for keeping up with me and Lily. I know all of you our excited about seeing my little Sis. Get this my little Sis was sworn at the exact same time as i was born. I am telling you guys GOD can work in the coolest ways ever.Well that's all for now. I'll see you all at the Airport.

LOVE YOU ALL AND I WILL SEE YOU SOON!,
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU,
AUTIN AND LILY GRACE GREEN!

And also we will get at the Huntsville Airport at 4:30 at Nortwest Airlines, you can't miss us we are the one holding all the lugguge haha.

The U.S.A Consolant

2006-08-01T07:06:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

This afternoon we went to the U.S.A Consolant.It had lots of security. We got Lily's Visa to the go to the U.S.A. . Then we swore an oath saying that all the things in the Adoption process was true. After we went to the U.S.A Consolant we came back to the Hotel.That's all for now I will tell you about tonight later.I will post pictures of the consolant as soon as i can.

Love You all and Miss you very much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

The Toy Market

2006-08-01T06:56:00.003-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Today we went to the toy factory. i bought a remote control car and a couple of minitures and
7 video games. The seven games were all $4. I also bought a replica of the Fifa world cup 2006 golden ball used in the final match.The toy market was very neat. Mom bought Lily Grace
a couple of toys, and a little purse. After we went to the Toy market,We came back to the hotel and we had Danny's Bagel for lunch.This afternoon we go the Consolant.

Love you all and miss youvery much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Guangzhou Panda Zoo and Dinner Cruise

2006-07-31T07:54:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Today this morning we went to the Guangzhou Panda Zoo. It was so much fun and very exciting to see all the different types of animals they had there. I think the most coolest animal that I say was the tigers. Some of them were asleep. But the others were very big and roaming all across the gardens. I wouldn;t blame the ones sleeping because the Guangzhou Panda Zoo today was like an outdoor oven. The pandas were very neat, but they were all in the cages laying and sleeping.

After we went to the zoo, we went to Ben's gallerys whwere we bought me white shirt with gold dragons on it. And a blue jacket with dragons on it. Both of them Chinese style. And we bought some clothes for Lily and of course the squeaky shoes.

After we went to Ben's gallery, we went and got ready for the dinner cruise. Lily was very tired and did not get her nap this afternoon, so unfortunately we weren't able to get in the group picture. However, my two grandmas were able to get pictures of us on the red couch and I'm sure Dad will get some later. After Lily woke up from her nap, we went and got on the bus for the dinner cruise.

The dinner cruise had a Chinese buffet, but it did have some fruit and some chicken and other good foods to eat. Luckily they had a Pepsi. After eating, me and Dad went up on top of the cruise boat and took lots of good pictures around Guangzhou and Shamian Island. The lights at night are really pretty and it is so cool to watch them. After we came back from the dinner cruise, me and my dad went back outside and I bartered him a chess set. We played three games. He ended up winning the first two and I had to beg him to let me win the third. But I still haven't played in a while and we were both very tired.

Tomorrow, we go to the toy market with four floors and one of them I've heard to be totally devoted to video games. Maybe if I buy any they won't say excuse me can someone come to the concession stand. haha. Last night one of our friends was watching Cars and heard that in the middle of the movie.

Well that's all for now. I will tell you about the toy factory when we get back. Also, tomorrow Dad and Mom and Lily go to the US Consulate.

Love you all and miss you very much.
God Bless
Austin

Bartering in Guangzhou

2006-07-30T07:26:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody,

Today we went in downtown Guangzhou to go shopping at the local market where we went to the DVD store and we bought 14 movies, all for only $40 US! Including some movies that haven't even come out yet, like Cars. After that, Rebecca took us to a Jade shop where I got me a rooster pendant. Dad also bought me a Jade dragon statue.

After that, we went and ate at the Pizza Hut and when me and Dad tried to find a sports store that we liked, we got lost. Finally after leaving the shopping mall, we came back to the hotel where Lily fell asleep and me and Dad went out bartering just outside our hotel. We got some stamps that are engraved with our names in Chinese and English and has a eagle engraved. Then I went and got a scroll with my name written in Chinese. After we came back from bartering, me and Matthew went down and played pool and video games at the arcade. We had so much fun. For dinner, we had cheeseburgers from Denny's bagels. After Matthew went back up to his room, me and Dad played pool for 30 min and I beat him 2 out of 3.

Tonight, Lily said Mama for the first time. I wish it was brother! And she screams in the hall if you chase her. She loves to walk and run and loves the stoller. She doesn't mind sitting in a high chair and hopefully, when we get back home she won't mind riding in a car seat.

Show me the money!

Tomorrow we go to the Guangzhou Panda Zoo. I've heard many good comments about it.

Well, that's all for now. I'll post tomorrow after we get back from the zoo.

Love you all and miss you very much
God Bless
Austin

Arrived in Guangzhou

2006-07-29T00:15:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Yesterday we arrived in Guangzhou. Besides us there are 8 other families staying at the White Swan with us. Three of them I know from Lifeline, The Thomas Family, The Stokes Family, and The Carney Family. Each of them have very pretty girls. Today Lily Grace got her check-up. When she got that done me and Dad when looking around the hotel. There is very big waterfall, and 2 big pools they are both very pretty. This morning after waiting so long and looking at me and Dad getting a kiss from Lily Grace Mom got one.

After we visited all the areas in the hotel, we went to Lucy's, to eat lunch.There a girl named Betty practiced her English to us. she seemed to be very Funny. She was 10 years old and her Mom was the owner of the restraunt.there Lily sat in a High chair for the first time. So I guess it is no question at an American restraunt what I had to eat. A good old fashioned Cheeseburger!
After that we went to the 711 to getsome drinks because the drinks in the mini bar are just absolutely outrageous.Then we came back to the hotel where we got the Adoption Barbie Doll.
Lily played all this afternoon until she fell asleep.
This afternoon either Mom or Dad will go finalize the papers for the U.S Consolant, with our Guide here Rebecca. After that is done at 6:00, I am going down to the Palms Bar and Grill to play pool and ping pong at the Arcade.

Leaving for a shoping spree in Guangzhou!

2006-07-27T17:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody

Today we are leaving for Guangzhou this afternoon. This Afternoon I got myself a Kiss!It was so sweet! I hope Lily will like the airplane. What I have heard of Guangzhou there is a toy factory. I know Lily will like that. Im very excited about staying at the White Swan. I have heard several good comments about it. We plan on buying Lily lots of squeeky shoes and outfits for both me and her. We will meet the other families from Lifeline. I cant wait to meet Leah's little Julia and get to play with Matthew. I send another blog once we get there.

Love you all and miss youvery much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Lily Grace's Orphanage

2006-07-27T17:09:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Sorry I haven't been able to write in a while, Yesterday was so busy. First, we woke up and Lily ate some oatmeal. And I went downstairs and had some breakfast (waffles and bacon and scrambled eggs, good American food!) haha.

Then after we all were ready, we got on the van and rode to Lily's orphanage. The orphanage was very pretty and was right on the lake (Lotus Lake). Then we went inside where we met Lily's two nannys, caregivers. They were very kind and we could tell they loved Lily very much. Then the director of the orphanage showed us her bed where the nanny gave Lily back a book we sent in her care package. After that, we went upstairs to the director's main room, where he gave us some watermelon, peaches, and water. All of them were very kind. And I am glad that Lily was taken care of very well.

Then we went to her abandonment site just outside of the orphanage by a couple of stones. It seemed very sad that her mom had to abandon her. How could anyone leave such a wonderful, loving, pretty little girl by herself in the middle of nowhere? After we left her abandonment site, we got back in the van and said goodbye to all her nannys, directors, and social workers.
Then we went back to Nanchang, where we bought some bigger luggage to hold all our souveniers haha. Then we came back to the hotel and Lily had her nap. And played the rest of the night until she finally fell asleep. Well, that's all for now. Can't wait to see you all when we get back home.

Love you all and miss you very much,
God Bless
Austin

Thanks

2006-07-26T16:29:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Thanks for keeping uo with my blog. I have been getting all your emails and it has been fun reading what ya'll think about My Little SIS. It makes me so happy to see Lily Grace is doing so well with us. She will walk to both me and Dad, if we hold our hands out for her. She likes Mom to hold her at night and give her a bath. She loves to play and crawl with me and Dad, and she smiles when you tickle her foot. She can say a couple of words, but mostly still talks baby talk.
Today we are going to her Orphanage and abandoment site. It makes me wonder why somebody would leave this such pretty girl in the middle of Nanchang. I guess God had left a plan for us one day to come and get her (I thank God for every memory I have of you). Im not sure what the verse is located in the bible, but I have seen it many times. Well thats all for now. I cant wait to see yall when we get back.

Love you all adn miss you very much,
GOD BLESS
Austin

Chinese Clothing Store

2006-07-26T04:41:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

This afternoon we went to the Chinese Clothing Store. I got a Black silk coat with Red Dragons on it. I really think it is neat. We got Lily a Red silk dress with matching shoes, and with Gold Flowers on it. We also got her name written on a scroll with her birthday. Then we came back to the hotel and ate at the Cafe, where I had some chicken and some rice and Some beef,YUM! It
Was all really good. I can't wait to get abck to see all you guys! Well that's all for now.

Love you all and Miss you very much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Nanchang City Park

2006-07-26T02:03:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Today we went to the Nanchang City Park. Lily Grace had a wonderful time. The park was very Beautiful, it so much fun. There was the East Lake surrounding the park and many entertaining rides, but we did not go on them. Lily Grace rode in a stroller for the first time and I pushed her the entire time. A lady gave her some roses and like to play and smell of them. We met a girl that was 13 years old named Anna. She wanted to practice her English with us. She was so nice and pretty. After that we went to the camera store got another kiss from Lily Grace. The next place we went was the Porcelin place and Mom went crazy with buying stuff. I got red vace with a dragon made on it with pure gold. I have decided since I love China to have a Chinese bedroom when we get back. After that we came back to the hotel where Lily Grace had her first pizza and loved it. She played with her cups and started WALKING AGAIN! More to come later. Mom and Dad will post more stuff tonight. Well that is all for now.

Love you all and Miss you very much always
GOD BLESS
Austin

Little Drumer Girl

2006-07-25T17:58:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

If you think I am a good drummer at the church, you ought to watch my Lily Grace play Drums.
She loves to play drums with tootsie pops and her stacking cups.She hits me and Dad on the head with them.She also has been playing peek a boo.She can say red and green now.She is laughing and playing and is so happy!

Today we are going to the park.Just me and Dad and Memaw and Granny.That should be lots of fun.I will tell you more about when we get back.

Love you all and Misss you very Much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Nanchang Musical Fountain

2006-07-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

We went to the Nanchang Musical Fountain tonight. Lily Grace seemed to like the lights. It felt like I was in Las Vegas again. The water was beautiful and the lights were too.They were shooting the water up to 25 feet in the air. There was three parts to it, and each section was playing American Orchstra Music that I reconized. I really thought it was neat.tommorow we are going to the park.Lily Grace should like that.I can't wait to get home and see you guys, I just know you will love Lily Grace.We go to the orphange this Thursday, and Friday we leave for Guangzhou,(where all the shopping will be done)HaHaHa.Well that's all for now.

Love You all and Miss you very much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Loving Brother

2006-07-25T03:25:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

I couldnt help about writing this afternoon before we go to the Nanchang Musical Fountain. This afternoon as I walked into this room, after Lily Grace woke up from her nap and let me hold her. She seems to really like the stacking cups and seems to be playing and smiling. She has bonded to Dad alot today. She doesnt like him to leave the room. She is very happy with her new family. Well thats all for now. I will tell you more about the Nanchang Musical fountain when we get back.

Love you all and miss you very much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Teng Wang Pavillion

2006-07-24T18:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Lily Grace walked today! Earlier this morning she walked to Dad and later she Kissed him. Of course she had her 'I Love Daddy' shirt on. She went downstairs today with us, and had some breakfast .She really loves Rice Crispies HaHaHa. After that we went to the Teng Wang
Pavillion.(see pictures below) The Asian entertainment there was very good and fun to watch. Lily Grace seemed to like it alot. The lady sitting in front of us gave Lily Grace some candy which she really liked. Later after the show, we bought some pendants of the animal of the year for which we are born in. After that, we sat down and it was like we were movie stars and everyone was taking pictures with us, one after the other. There was a line. They all seemed to like Lily Grace. Then we went to the post office and bought some postcards. Then we came back to the hotel and Lily Grace fell asleep. Tonight we go to the Nanchang musical fountain. That should be exciting. I will talk about that in the next post. Well that's all for now.

Teng Wang Pavillion Lucky Bell

Love you all and miss you very much
GOD Bless,
Austin

Birth Certificate Day

2006-07-23T20:51:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Today we went back to the Civil Affairs Office and got Lily's Birth Certificate. We Found out she does not like elevators. She is adjusting really well today she counted to five in Chinese! She talked and smiled and blew kisses at me and mom, we were loving it. While I wrote this post
I was also playing with her.She is the cutest littlte Sis a boy could ever have. I can't wait to get back and let you all meet her.that's all for now.

Love you all and Miss you very much
GOD Bless,
Austin

Lily playing around

First bath!

2006-07-23T16:39:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Today We gave Lily her first bath. She loves the little toys we have given her, and likes the cool water.We had to put some Chinese herb medicine in the tub for a heat rash because it is amost
40c (Over 100F) every day! She seems to be adjusting well, she cried a little this morning, and I know she will cry alot today when she sees the director again, but with God's help he has gotten us this far and he can help us the rest of the way!
Lily havin fun in the tub

She smiles alot when she feels she is alright. We gave her some oatmeal and cheerios for breakfast this morning .Well that's all for now.

Love you all and miss you very much
GOD Blesss,
Austin

MY Little SIS, Likes and Dislikes

2006-07-23T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

My little SIS has been sleeping very well. It's 5:00 back there I know, and 5:00 in the morning here, but I just woke up and decided to tell you about my little Sis more. Well she has beautiful brown eyes. She has short black hair. She does have the scar on her left foot like they told us, which Dad and Mom think might be in need of surgery. She loves music, and musical toys.She doesn't like new people. If she knows a kid she loves to play with them. She seems to like the stacking cups we brought her. She loves Cheerios, just as any other baby does.She is very smart. They told us she likes noodles, congee, eggs, meat, vegetables, watermelon, snacks, pears, orange, etc. She likes the lights on to sleep as she is scared of darkness. She eats at 5:00, 10:00, 16:00, and 21:30. She wakes up at 7:00 and goes to bed at 7:30 or 8:00. Well, that's all we know right now.I will tell you other things she likes in future post.

Love you all and Miss you very much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

My Little SIS Pictures

2006-07-23T05:48:00.000-07:00

ME and MY Little SIS!

OUR
new
family

My Little Sis!!!!!!!!!!!

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My Little SIS!

2006-07-23T02:29:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Lily Grace is beautiful.I will post pictures on ' My Little Sis ' pics. later. She has brown eyes and she loves music. ( fits me and dad in the praise band).I am sorry about the delay on the pics.,but we are doing the best we can right now to comfert her. She Loves me and mom! Well that's all for now.

Love you all and miss you very much
GOD BLESS,
Austin

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We 're here in Nanchang

2006-07-22T02:02:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody,

We are here in Nanchang, we just got off the the plane about an hour ago and we met our guide
"Sally", she is very nice and has told us that TOMMORROW I GET MY SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We meet her tommorrow at 3:00 in the hotel lobby. Then we go get her. I am sure we will bring lots of toys to make her happy. This is the most execiting thing ever in my life! That's all for now. I Will begin putting more pictures in the previous posts as soon as I can. The post "My
Little Sis" will be published tommorrow by 9:00 hopefully.

Love you all and Miss you very much
GOD Bless,
Austin

Site Seeing in Beijing

2006-07-20T17:57:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Today was so much fun. First We went to the Jade Factory where momma and Lily Grace got Jade bracelets and Daddy paced around alot. The manager of the Jade Factory gave me a dragon pendant free of charge since it was family tradition. Then we went to the Ming tombs. We saw the mountains on top of the building right before you enter the tomb. It was absolutely beautiful. Then we went and had lunch at the Crosney Factory (they make copper vases and it seemed very difficult to make them). And we had real Chinese food! However, it was very good.

Then we went to the Great Wall. And rode on the "sliding car" to get to the top. It was absolutely amazing at the Great Wall. I will post pictures as soon as possible. The sliding car on the way down was like a Disney roller coaster. I was certainly dizzy after that.

Our tour guide was named Harry and was very kind to us. He took us also past Olympic Stadium being built for 2008 Summer Olympics. And then took us to the silk factory where silk things are made. I got a silk blanket that is so cozy. Ha Ha. Then we came back to the Hotel and we sent Yichi flowers for helping us at the airport. That's all for now.

Love You All and Miss You Very Much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Lost in Beijing

2006-07-20T17:43:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone its Austin,

We had a big journey yesterday in Beijing. We went to the Forbidden City where we bought three books from a cute little girl whom to be very persistent. Then we went to Tian'anmen Square where we where rejected by several, several cabs to get back to our hotel and couldnt figure out why. Finally, we were accepted by one cab and got pulled over, the China officer took something away from him (could it be that we were over the limit in people-five). So we got out and then we found a mall with MCDONALDS!!! YAY !!!!! Mom and I were in heaven.
That night we went to the Acrobat Show, and it was incredible!!!! We all had so much fun. Then we came back to the hotel (only took one cab ride this time around) and ate ice cream. There were several babies in the lobby that I thought Mom would grab.

Love you all, and miss you very much,
GOD Bless,
Austin

Here we are in China

2006-07-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

Here we are in China!, this is so cool, I learned some Chinese on the plane, and I used some of it to say some easy things like thank you and hello. I believe God sent us an Angel ,Yachi, she was a native of Beijing , and helped us find our hotel, she was so kind to us. Our hotel is really nice and the beds are hard as rock but still soft. the language of the T.V is in Chinese I tryed to watch it last night and i couldn't understand a thing. That's all for now.

Gotcha day is on monday and I will publish pictures of Lily as soon as I get her, I am so execited

Love you all and missing you very much,
God Bless,
Austin

Only the begining

2006-07-13T21:34:00.000-07:00

Hi, I’m Austin, and I’m am thirteen years old and this is the story of the amazing adventure God planned for me to get my little sister,
“Lily Grace Green”.
The truth is I have always wanted a sister since I was
Six years old and I asked my mom if there was any way I could get
One, that’s when mom started thinking.
In July of 05 one of my best friends died he was really an inspiration to me, but later that month my dream stared coming true, my two
Best friends stayed with us for the weekend and showed me what a sister really is like having.thier names are Kaitlyn and Kristen theyre
Really great friends and I really enjoy every moment I get with them. Then later on that year Emily and Amanda came and stayed with
Us till their apartment was built. They are great friends and still treat me as their brother till this day. Then we started talking about adoption and one Wednesday night we were going out to eat and decided to go to church and there we met Mary Beth
And that’s when mom knew we had to adopt.
IT started happening in December of 2005, when we
First decided to adopt, we went to Florence and met
Dustin Britt, and that’s when the adventure began.
When we were going online one night we found this
Adorable little girl, she was special needs, she
Seemed to have a scar on her foot.
We new that god put that girl online for us.
We called lifeline and told them that’s the girl!
We went through a lot of work to get lily but it all paid off, and we are going on July 18.
We get lily Grace Green on July 23, we are
All so excited about the adventure we are
About to face. I know we will go through a lot of struggles but god will get us through it. Just maybe a couple weeks ago
I wrote song called “God will get you through it”,
Its true he has gotten us through it.