[Emmaline Lola]

Thanks so much Gen! My nephew is truly the "other" man in my life other than my husband!

When he found out we are adopting from China, he wanted to know "Why China?" and he said with a little bit of Long Island/NY attitude so as to imply "What the Phillipinnes is not good enough for you Auntie?"

But he is pleased that he will have a sister from the Phillipinnes, a cousin from China, and another cousin from Florida!! (that's my 14 month dd that he adores)

Yes, we really are starting to have a real diverse family between my sister and I! We are Irish-Catholic, her husband is Italian and Puerto Rican, and my husband and daugter are Jewish! Makes for very interesting holidays!

Can't wait until all the cousins can be together in one room!

Are you adopting a baby from China? I am sure your son would be thrilled at the idea of a sibling? The Phillipines truly has some wonderful people, my parents are still in touch with the nun that helped raised my nephew, now 5+ years later. They are planning on taking him to see her when they go. She is now working with unwed birth mothers and takes care of them before and after their deliveries.

Do you think you may take your son back to the Phillipinnes one day?

Catherine