We first saw this little face on April 1, 2012. Her little smile melted us. (Her nanny must have known she would be coming to a family of primarily blondes when she chose that hat for referral pictures.)
SHE IS OURS!! We could not be more thrilled to add this blessing to our family.
Her file describes her as:
introvert girl
ready smile
laughs aloud
intelligent
lovely
Favorite activity? Cuddling.
I won't know what to do with a child who actually likes to cuddle! After I had Calla (Miss Wiggle Worm), I prayed my next child would be cuddly; so, when I saw that listed in her referral paperwork, it was just a tiny piece of confirmation that she was our daughter.
We are praising Jesus today for this gift. Oh how He loves us! Based on what I heard from the agency last week regarding the status of our paperwork, I know He moved mountains to allow us to have this precious piece of paper today. We are rejoicing! I don't think I will get anything done today . . . and that is okay!!
Thank you for walking this journey with us.
58 comments on "Meet Katee."
Congratulations! I follow your blog but rarely comment. However, today deserves a comment! She is so beautiful. Those eyes are unbelievable. You deserve to do nothing today. Sit and dream about your sweet girl! :)
she is just BEAUTIFUL! :) Congrats! When do you fly over there to bring her home?
SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful news! She is so beautiful and I bet you can't wait to get her in your arms!
Yaaaaaay!! Such exiting news! So happy, prayers have been answered :)
Congratulations to all of you! She is absolutely beautiful. The Todd family is praising Jesus with you today.
Happy long-awaited day! :) Thankful for this extra special way He showed His love for you and your family.
So, so, so happy Julie that the much wanted for piece of paper has arrived. She is Blessed to be able to find her home amongst such a loving family as yours. May you all have a lifetime of cuddles, great health and happiness together.
Michelle from Australia xx
Such a sweet girl and a wonderful blessing from God!! I want to know when you get to go being her home too!!!
Congrats! What a great day for you and your family.
awesome.
Yay!!!!!!! So thrilled for you guys and for her!! She is just adorable!
Josh's referral told us he was shy and introverted. Yah right!
Oh Julie! What fantastic news! I have been hoping and praying you would get your confirmations soon. God is so good! Thanks for sharing her picture-I had been dying to see her. She is a beauty! So what is the next step?
I am so happy for you! I squealed when I saw you finally got your approval. She is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
AHHH!!! This is so great! I check every day thinking it HAS to be today! I'm so happy this wait is over and you can move on to the next one! ; ) She is stunning and so blessed to be a part of your family. God is good!
When I saw the title of your post, I thought, "This is it!" So excited for you and your family! She is precious!
She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Looks like she belongs to Julie the second I saw her! Congratulations to your family!!
Congratulations, Johnsons! Katee is adorable and I can't wait to see her in your arms forever!
What a precious girl!!! Can't wait to meet her! Congratulations!
Oh, she is just beautiful!!! Brings tears to my eyes! Praise the Lord!!! So happy for you and the joy I know you are feeling today! Hope you have a great day of celebration! She will be a wonderful addition to your sweet family. Can't wait to learn more about her and to see her in your arms!
She's beautiful!!!Congrats!!
She is beautiful! Congratulations!!
Praise God! I've followed your blog for awhile, and check multiple times a day praying for your letter to arrive!She is perfect! Congrats!
Congratulations!!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!!!! That little girl is so very beautiful!!!!! Thank you for sharing her and your journey with us! It has been a blessing to watch God's hand in this beautiful little girl becoming your daughter. We can't wait 'til Katee comes home to join your two beautiful blondes:)
oh my goodness..she is beautiful!!
Rejoicing with you...what a sweetie!!
I feel like I am just repeating what everyone else has said but she is beautiful. I'm so excited for you guys and can't wait to see her running around with your two other awesome kids!
Congratulations!!! I have been following your blog since Calla was born and am rejoicing with you tonight to know this precious girl is yours!!
CONGRATS!!! She's just absolutely gorgeous. That second picture of her face upclose is heartbreakingly beautiful. So happy for you all!
This is beyond exciting! So great to "meet" her! Congrats!
She's beautiful!!! Congrats!!
Congratulations!! She is precious!! I pray you get to bring her home soon.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Congratulations and what a beautiful girl! Love her little eyes! SO excited for you!
AHHHH!!! So, so THRILLED for you!!
So So Happy for you!!!!!!!!! She is just precious!!!!! TA was hard for me I didn't think it would be but i was ready to go and get our baby girl. :)
Congratulations! She is so precious! Praising God with you...
Hip Hip Hooray!!!! Congratulations!!! I, too, read a lot of your sweet family but rarely comment...today is a sunshiny day with that news to leave a comment. I can't wait for you to bring her home, she is GORGEOUS and I'm sure you are counting the days until she is in your arms. Many continued blessings to you all! Yay!
So thankful that you are finally going to be bringing little Katee home! She is absolutely adorable and will be a beautiful addition to your sweet family. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Praising God for this wonderful news!
Beautiful!!! So excited for you all!!!! Can not wait to see the picture of her in her Mommy's arms!!!!
Oh how wonderful!!! Beautiful baby girl- so glad she's coming home!
Rejoicing with you! You have had to be so patient! I am in tears of joy for your family!
Congrats! Cannot wait to see her in your arms!!! God is so great!
She is beautiful! Congratulations!
She's beautiful. So excited for you guys.
Julie, Ian, Ori, and Calla-this story is a testimony to God placing in, then fulfilling, the deepest desires of your hearts. It is a privilege to pray for you, to rejoice with you, and to celebrate with you. Oh how I can't wait to meet Katee. Faith that of a mustard seed is enough to move mountains indeed.
Lots of love.
This is wonderful news! She is so beautiful. Can't wait to meet her! Congrats you guys!
I'm so excited for you! What a special blessing ♥
Oh, I check here every day hoping for this news! I burst into happy tears of thankfulness to see this just now!!
Rejoicing with you!!
I am overjoyed for your family.
What a precious little girl! We are all eager to continue walking this road with you through prayer.
God bless you! May there be MUCH rejoicing!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is precious! So excited for you guys as you continue this journey! May it continue to be blessed and filled with the Lord's guidance.
Oh, my goodness she is PRECIOUS!!! Rejoicing with you! God is GOOD!
So happy for you Julie. I follow your blog and check everyday if you got that approval.
What a beautiful little girl.
Oh Julie - I haven't commented in awhile, but still follow your blog. I've been praying for you! Katee is just beautiful. I'm so happy for you guys.
Katee is precious...and beautiful, too.
Congratulations on your darling girl!! God is good...always, always, always.
I have been following your blog since Calla was an infant but have never commented. Congratulations to all of you. She is a gorgeous girl, and blessed to have you as her forever family.
I have been following your blog for quite some time now and have been anxiously waiting and praying with you for this post. I am so excited for you guys and I don't even know you! She is one lucky little girl. Congratulations on your gorgeous daughter!
Congratulations! God is so good.
So so happy for all of you! I've been checking constantly and was so happy to see this today! Hoping the rest goes quickly and that she's home soon.
Ori, Calla and Katee-- Sounds great together!! So excited for you!! Gods Blessings!!
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