Tuesday, March 26, 2013. okay it is in 45 more mins. 44 more minutes and it is her birthday. give a girl some grace, would ya! This precious little girl has waited so patiently for this day. she has longed for it cause she will be bigger. She desperately wants to be bigger.

Friday, December 7, 2012. Adoption is a roller coaster! When we began the adoption process almost 21 months ago, we would have never thought we would be approaching our second Christmas without our child home. Thankfully, God is not surprised by this fact. He knows the exact day we will see our son for the first time.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013. I have been blessed to know some of these moms for years and others have become new friends the last 6 months. Just so happens that six of us mamas will be back in two years doing this again! Stella Jane and Ella will be in preschool together this year. They really hit it off! Its a good thing because we are going to their open house after this. Time please slow down! These boys .

Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Here she is with my sweet mom. Every year I am reminded why God had her born near such a humble holiday. what a gift to be thankful for! With my aunt and cousin.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Today, my Panthers returned to school for another year. Sydney is in 3rd grade, and Mrs. She got lucky to get the teacher she wanted- and is excited to be with Hailey in the same class this year. Our summer was amazing we have all been hesitant to watch it slip into it the rear view mirror. Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Friday, November 25, 2011. I get so excited to coordinate our family and take pictures for our Christmas Card. Not that it really matters.

Thanks for your support of our adoption journey. We would love for you to join us in praying that God would give us wisdom, patience and perseverance as we go through the process to adopt our children! We appreciate the many people walking this adoption journey with us in prayer! December 3, 2012. The HOPE we have amidst our crazy story. Hello out there to anyone who is still following our adoption journey! Thanks for sticking with us these past two years! My name is Bethany.

Friday, March 30, 2012. These oh-so-adorable boys made my job easy. Will and Laura have been dear friends of ours since we were first married, settling into our city and our church. But, back to the boys. Thursday, March 29, 2012. This amazingly gorgeous little girl is turning TWO! Ella-Lu is also getting ready to have a brother who will join their family. From China in the fall! These .

The Life of the Linn Family. Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Brian and I took the girls today for the 20 week ultra sound to see their baby brother. They saw the ultra sound photos from previous times, but we thought it would be neat for them to go for the last one. Avery was very interested and was very sweet during the process. Here are his feet and a front view of his face. Here he is opening his mouth and a profile picture. We are very excited! After going .