Sunshine.  Today's post is going to reflect the beautiful day that we had today.  I was able to go with my husband to get our USCIS fingerprints today... and so we wait now for word on our approval.  I also got to spend time with my kids at the pool.  Splashing and having fun and friends while we enjoyed the beautiful weather... what more can you ask for?

There have been a lot of new faces posted online that are in need of families that are not so lucky.  Each of these kiddos grabbed my attention and made me smile when I saw them... please click on their photos to learn more about them. 

"I have been impressed with the urgency of doing.  Knowing is not enough; we must apply.  Being willing is not enough; we must do." ~ Leonardo da Vinci

This is "Katie".  Doesn't her beautiful smile just make you want to swing her up in your arms and go play?  This little 3 year old girl needs a mommy to share snow cones and read "Good Night Moon".

This is "Joseph".  Look Ma ... blue hands!  Don't you just want to know what he has been up to to get so wonderfully colorful?!  Ah, the possibilities.  He loves to play with the other kids and the dog.  One of his favorite things to do is also the same as my son's ... LEGOS!  Unfortunately, this great kid has something going against him... the clock.  You see, he is already 13 years old and in just a few short years, he will be too old to be adopted, yet still on his own.  Do you have room at your table?

"Thadius"is a beautiful sunny baby, with his red hair and happy disposition.  Isn't he just squishy?!  He could be home for his first birthday... can we make that happen for this little guy?

"Emmalyn" is 11 years old and has such a pretty smile.  Her bobbed hair and floral shirt just SHOUT spring!  She could be doing so much with her family this summer.  Playing with dolls, coloring pictures or playing on the iPad.  I can see her at the pool, just like we were today.  How her life could be changed if only she can be saved from a life in an institution.