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, 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.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Sunday, January 1, 2012

2012!!!


I hope it will be that kind of year too Bella!


Happy New year Girls.


It is going to be a fun one.



Seriously Fun.
 

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!!
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