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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Sunday, December 25, 2011

...and to all a good night.

Deanna's first Christmas... bring her a baby doll please.

after you open a gift, you play the part of an elf and bring a gift to someone else...

and Bella, proud to show you hers and Deanna's baby dolls match. :)

Hannah was next with her tower of gifts from Santa...
oooh, Hellooo Kitty!
Awhh Teenagers!

mommy got $2 bills and Celine Dion Parfume. :O)
Tebow Nation, for Jacob.

yummy!, but don't tell grandma or the dentist.
Thanks Grandma and pa!
James shows the kids how to get excited!
Lots of Kids Crafts. :)
A sun catcher from Hannah. "Hope and Love", what more could we want!!!
First Christmas' are grand. Right Deanna!!!
ahhh, brothers Athena-- Gotta love the funny ones.
Baby love. Christmas is awesome.
Lots of hugs here!
From my sister Heather and her family. The ancient form of Chinese art-- painted from the inside!
Beautiful. Thank you sis.
Helping with Christmas Dinner.
Even the littlest!
Nothing fancy, but it is all ours.
Our Christmas Ham, --it came out delicious.
And the famous Christmas Banana wafer pudding. Yum.

Merry Christmas to all...and to all a good night!!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Santa and The Girls 2011 Christmas


The Girls and Santa.

Cookies for Santa.
 
"Jacob, NO! those are for Santa".

They came out Yummy.


Along with the muffins.
and the fudge, delicious!!!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Jacob,-- is 12!

The Birthday Boy.
Bella, she thought the butter for the rolls was ice cream--- and she wouldn't take NO! for an answer---

The Birthday little man's dinner!

as he digs in, Yum!

Athena loves her dinner too.

and Deanna too!

A birthday song---

and now the real ice cream Bella!--- Luckily your brother loves you and he shared!



A great birthday for a great (most of the time) boy!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Christmas Crafts III 2011

Mom and Kids Craft Night. :) Pretty Awesome.

Preciously cute Bella.

I mean really, can't get enough of that face!!!

Deanna is always having so much fun!!!


Jacob, my baby!

Hannah, our resident artist.

Athena, loving the time together.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Lilypie Date is set Ticker
Lilypie Countdown to Adoption tickers
Lilypie Waiting to Adopt tickers
Lilypie Waiting to Adopt tickers