Red Thread Journey..."An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break." Chinese Proverb


This is the story of our family: Our son Jacob, born to us 12 years ago, and Our daughter Kira (2005~2006), whom was born to us~ and now she rests in heaven before us, with my husband's eldest daughter Shelby (1990~2011). They have all three blessed our lives and souls, in many ways as their humbled parents. They have powerfully lead us through GOD'S hand to be parents of more; through their love, memory, and with the help of adoption from China. We have now come complete circle and have finished our journey to family forever, to adopt our 3...uhhhhh now 4th...no... it is our 5th beloved child from China. Our first China daughter; Hannah was from Guangdong, China ~ in 2008 and we then returned to China in late 2009 to adopt Our oldest son; Scott and Our oldest daughter; Athena, both from Henan, China ~ in 2009. We just finished the process of adopting our youngest daughter; Bella from China, she was also from Henan, China ~ in 2011. At the same time we were blessed to be able to have found another waiting daughter; Deanna, our 4th china daughter, and she is our 5th child from China. She is from Guangdong, China--same as our first China daughter; Hannah (2008) --& the story behind Deanna joining us is way too long to print it all here, but our circle of forever family is complete with her ~in 2011. {Here is just an exerpt of that special final adoption journey}-- Deanna is our 1st adopted daughter's foster sister from Guangdong, China. She is now the same age as our 1st adopted daughter was when we were first united as a forever family. Deanna's Chinese name means: 'perfect, precious circle'.} Our family circle is now complete. Pray with us as we enjoy parenthood, and as we continue to rejoice in the trials, triumphs, and blessings that have lead us each time halfway around the world to add to our cherished family. This is our family we share with you, as friends and family alike.


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Monday, December 27, 2010

Log In Date: LID

This is what the mounds of documents, the home study appointments, the fingerprints, the security clearances, the invasions of privacy by two countries--
This is what the "Paper Pregnancy" is all about.
Three Little Letters, that speak volumes: L.I.D. the date Ch!n@ logs us in as adoptive parents.
---along the way, we found out we are "Paper Pregnant" for two!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Santa's arrival--Arrrrgghh mate'AwesomeThe Escape Machine-- 'you can see it in that GRIN!'
whoo hoooooo!

"I am an adorable princess-- thanks grandma!" :o)

...and to all a good night!

Friday, December 24, 2010

T'was the night before...

Cookies for Santa.cookies and orangeade--waiting for Santa...

Sunday, December 19, 2010

A dance of fun!

The Girls had their Chinese Language Arts Recital tonight-- so cute!Ready--Set--Go--Whack!
Follow the leader--Ring around the rosies--

Peek a boo!Da doo run run run, da doo run run--

Awesome, look at that twirl!Shi' Shi'! aka Thank you!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Eleven

My baby boy is 11!and yes, he is spoiled-- a cake and a pan of chocolaty brownies!I just love those chubby cheeks! Make it count honey!faking it-- he already tried on these shoes! But this one ^ , and that one below-- so excited and thrilled!Grandma sent the rated 'R' game, not my fault--- LOL!--after the cake and presents, we were off to a Hockey Game.
The first one ever for our family!I know it's your Birthday dude' but really, you're going to need a pee break after that LARGE. I think they are enjoying it. Awesome!!!
--and yes, I have a few more shots of Mr. Emperor like this-- and even a bigger YES, he got in trouble for being a bully again--enough said--
The rumble.OMG! Do you see what I see!?!?Bad Boy, Bad Boy-- escorted to the penalty box.

Intermission--Toys For Tots! Fun!The Shot!Score!! Ended up being a Hat Trick for Dineer. III!!!Oh Yeah!!
Colorado College Downtown Wins 5 - 2 over UNO (University Nebraska-Omaha)

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Show Girl

Testing, testing--It's a little tall-- or I am a little small.She loves the Piano. A Solo-- Really?!? not! but she is adorable.Daddy, coined this one-- "ewwwh Boys, Cooties!"She sure has the 'show tunes' look down...and the dance.

"I am such an Angel. Am I right mommy?!?!"--

"OMG! how much more do I have to take?"

The Finale!

Lilypie Date is set Ticker
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