The McDade Family

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Hi! Our names are Shannon, Mark and Summer McDade. We are a family of three wanting to expand our family through adoption. We were planning to adopt from Taiwan, but the wait has helped us change countries to Ethiopia. God has a purpose foreverything and we are going to stay faithful and follow Him.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Summer lost Her First Tooth

This past week Summer lost her first tooth. We went camping and when we got back home she lost her tooth. She is so cute. Here is a picture.


Her picture is a little close up, so people could see she is missing a tooth!!!

I can't wait until we get Mia.
Summer is going to be a great sister and I think she will help too. At times she might want everything that Mia has, but it won't last too long. She just wants a sister or brother to play with and to get into trouble with. I hope it doesn't take too much longer. I want another child too. I can't wait to see her face, to hold her for the first time, and to give her a kiss. I am soo ready, but it is up to God for when we are ready. Keep praying for us and our referral.

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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Camping Trip Fourth Day

We got up early to float the river today. Something that I have never done. I was so excited. I have heard from Mark and his family how fun it is. Before we left we went to fish at our campsite and Summer caught her first fish.




Mommy with her fish!!! About time!!!! So happy to finally get a fish!!!!


Nana and Pockey Dey (Mark's parents) came to our campsite to pick us up for the float. They got there about 8:45 am to meet everyone else by 9:00 am. When we got to the river Uncle Joe, Kelly, and two of Kelly's friends came along with us. It takes about four hours to float from Spring Creek to the bridge.

Getting ready to float. Summer alittle worried!!!!





We stopped along the way to play in the water and fish.


Daddy and Summer at the river.



All that went with us floating. Then we had lunch after we played in the river.


The float was so much fun. Mark and I caught about 20 fish a piece, but threw back a lot.We only kept about 10 fish to bring home with us to cook. I have never seen so many fish coming up to the lure. I am hooked on fishing now!!! I want to go floating every year until I die. The scenery was so sweet. Here are a fee pictures of what we saw while floating on the river.








We all had alot of fun today. I thought we would flip the canoe, but we didn't. Not even when Summer stood up and when she almost fell out of the canoe. She did good until the end. Then she was done!!!! No more canoe for her so she says. I think she will love it once she get older. I know it is hard for a five year old to enjoy a canoe ride for more than four hours. After the float we went back to our campsite and cooked out hamburgers and hotdogs- just for us. Everybody else had something to do. So we went to bed a little after that and had a long night of the people behind us staying up late AGAIN!!!! Why are some people so inconsiderable????? Thinking that they are the only people out there. So we are going to try to sleep good, but getting ready for our beds back home.





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Camping Trip Third Day

We had a great time at the river. We decided to go to Maumee to fish. We stayed there all day. It took us about 30 minutes to get to Maumee.

Summer with her fishing pole.


Summer and daddy walking down the path to Maumee to fish.


Mark caught all of the fish. I had a couple on my pole, but they jumpped off.


We love it here at Maumee. It is so peacful and nobody here excpt the people who are floating the river. I would love to have a cabin down here sometime later on. After fishing all day we went back to the campground and cooked the fish Mark caught.


The fish were so good and so fresh. Summer was so good today and had a lot of fun. I can't wait until we get another child in our home. I love being a mom and I have alot more love to give.

Later on that night we went to this place called Rush. It was a mining town a long time ago. There are a few houses still there, but not occupied except by ghost.





Kind of scarey if you ask me. Also there is a campground down here at Rush. We walked around it and NOBODY was there. It was completely empty. Mark and I heard some chains and we got spooked, jumped back into the car and left. Summer didn't hear it and I was glad. She already gets scared about everything. The river at Rush is deep and dark. Later we got back to camp and went to sleep. Well, we tried!!! There was a campsite that had about 30 people on it right behind us. And yes they stayed up way past quiet time. Around 3:00 am.!!!!!!So we were alittle annoyed. I hope tonight will be better.


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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

2nd Day Of Camping

What a day!!!! We woke up at 6:00. Ate some breakfest then headed to fish. Mark and I both had a fish but couldn't keep it on. Oh well, maybe later.

Then we went on a three hour hiking trip to go to Indian Rock House. It was so neat to see how big something can be. We went inside of it and walked around. Here are some pictures of it.









We had alot if fun hiking.
Summer did really good and didn't camplain too much about be tired.









She is getting so big!!! I am so proud of her for doing so good. I wish Mia was here with us. Summer talked about her all day long saying how much fun she will have once she gets here. We just pray each day and wait!!!

Here we are seeing a waterfall!! The water is so cold!!!









After the hike we went to the river and played in the water and layed out for a bit. It was a great day camping. Then after dinner we drove to Flippin to get ice cream. I can't wait to see what we are going to do tomorrow. I love being with my family. Sometimes it is hard, but it is so worth it.

Us at the river playing in the sand.





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Monday, June 14, 2010

Camping at the buffalo river

Today we arrived at our campsite at the Buffalo River. It only took us four hours to get here. We made pretty good time.


Summer helping with the tent!!


We didn't think we were going to make our camping trip this year because yesterday I was sick. However, I got well enough to come. Summer was so excited to come. We didn't come last year because we were saving up for our adoption and didn't really have the time to come. I am soo glad we made it this year.

Mark and Summer fishing after dinner.





Summer wanting to be like daddy!!


Going go get some sleep. Busy day tomorrow. I will write back later.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Summer's T-Ball

Today we had Summer's last T-ball game at Hope Church. She did so good today. I am so glad Summer likes to play sports at Hope. She has made some friends while playing at Hope. I am so glad we go to a church where we all can get envolved. Another reason why we like Hope so much is that there is alot of people who have adopted from all over. I have met some of them and they have given me lots of encouragement and advice on adoption. We just want Mia home with us. I am so thankful that God has sent people into my life that wants to love God with all their hearts.

Matthew 22:37-" Love the Lord your God with all your heart with all your soul and with all your mind."

That is how I want to live my life. I want to be a servant to Him and to others who are watching. Yes, people are watching. I want to do whatever pleases Him and only Him.

Summer getting ready to bat. She is #1!!


Summer batting. Hit it to the fence!!!


Catching a grounder before the game.


Summer after getting her medal.



After the game we came home to work on our fence. Nana and Pockey Dey came over to help us. Here is a cute picture of Summer and Nana.


Well, that was our day. We are staying busy while we wait on Mia to get here. Maybe our wait will fly by and we will get a referral soon. Please keep us in your prayers and pray for ALL who are adopting.

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Fence

Doing the fence a little at a time!! Wish it was over with!!



Summer playing in the pool while we are hard at work doing the fence!! I wish Mia was here to enjoy the pool with Summer!!! I can feel it I won't be long now!!!


I am so thankful for what all God has given me. I was thinking about doing a domestic adoption while we wait on Mia. I don't think it is going to happen though. My Sw said it would be another 17,000 I just can't see us spending that much money right now. Maybe later on. I have been talking to someone who has done this and it worked out for them. He couldn't believe they wanted us to spend that much while we are already doing another adoption with them. So we WAIT on Mia to get here is going to be the best for us and our family right now!!! Keep praying for us and that we will get a referral soon!! God has the child that He wants us to have. Sometimes I think the devil uses us to doubt God and His plans for our lives!!


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