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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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Independence Day. Hip, hip, hippo!


























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Sunday, July 1, 2012

Meeting Scott's Kaifeng Foster Sister: Kimberly Dang Wei



Kimberly lives just down the road from us, how exciting.... 1/2 way around the world and now neighbors.

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Sunday, June 10, 2012

Elitch Gardens, summer 2012.










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Saturday, May 26, 2012

One year home ~ Bella & Deanna. May 26, 2012










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Friday, May 4, 2012

Memorial Weekend: family bbq (MAY 4th) putt putt (MAY 28)


We had a fantastic surprise visit of relatives dropping by on May 4th. We love them so much. They called the instant they hit town and we were off on a whirlwind of adventure... dropped everything: including people left work, left the blood-work lab and the movies, and went to their hotel. We met for happy hour(s); chatted, connected, had lots of Pepsi and lots of food. The next day was a BBQ at my house... we had to buy a new grill ... the other one had bit the dust a few weeks before.  We intended to buy one for Father's Day~but heck we got it a bit early.

We also stopped by the area Putt-Putt over the weekend to kick off summer, the 4 newest had never been!!! 3 holes-in-one, fun times.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Logan's Run!!! aka~ Scott "Wolverine's" track season.








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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Eleven Candles

Hannah, blowing out eleven candles... This cake was sooo delicious. Can you believe I have been blessed to see this girl wish upon a wish of a birthday cake for 4 years at 'home' now... she makes my wishes come true. <3

Aunt Heather sent these extremely expensive hooked on phonics book and DVD sets for Bella and Deanna...
I made Hannah open it for her gift... just so we could organize it. :))

Here is what Aunt Heather and the boys really gave  Hannah--- F A S H I O N!!
OMG! the girl is in heaven. Best Birthday EVER she said! 
Grandpa Jack made Hannah this Jewelry box from his new wood working skill he has acquired... it is awesome.
Grandma filled it with bracelets from a family heirloom, and 50c in the drawer. 

all the kids actually had another box to open to ring in holidays; including Chinese New Year this weekend.. which just happened to be Hannah's birthday as well...
LOOK AT Bella's FACE, she totally loves the fact she gets to open a gift... she has not had her birthday in her forever  family yet,... so this was so awesome for her.... 'FOR ME SHE SAYS"!! :)

She was sooo Happy and again her baby'cutes stole the Birthday girls glory!

and... she sleeps with all these as well...
she absolutely loves the Little People Car' and she has a 'Dora Kitchen' so these green pans are right up her alley.
Thanks Dolly.

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