Poppy

April 29, 2012

Sunday Snapshot: {those eyes}

Surprise. This Snapshot is all about Poppy. And I have a good reason. My goal is to improve my photography skills, and so I'll need to try new things regularly in my picture-taking. I also want to focus on those things I want to be able to do with my camera, but can't. And one thing I find myself regularly frustrated with? Seeing something beautiful, but not being able to capture that beauty with my camera. All that to say, today I hoped to fully capture the beauty of Poppy... specifically those eyes. After being away from her while … [Read more...]

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March 30, 2012

choo. choo.

It's not too often I find all of my youngest in a candid moment that I actually want to capture on film. But yesterday, I did. They had been given the "wrap it up" nod from in the house and were busily cleaning up. Or so I thought. Turned out they were cleaning up... but with a bit of a twist. Poppy was in the middle of it all. No big surprise there. The surprise was that her two older brothers and three older sisters were all working together. To push/pull her along in their homemade train-like contraption. And they were … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Isabelle, Jude, Poppy, real life, Shepherd, Sophie, Vivienne

March 26, 2012

Sunday Snapshot: {missing you}

I considered doing something else for this week's Sunday Snapshot. But I've sort of got Poppy on the brain. This weekend marked the first time I'd been away from her overnight. I think it was harder on me than it was on her. I got all misty hearing to her say on the phone, "I ya you, mama!" at the top of her lungs. And when they flashed her picture up on the slideshow at the conference, I just barely held back some big ol' ugly mama tears. But back here at home - other than asking for me several times - she didn't skip a beat. Which is … [Read more...]

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March 12, 2012

the girl in blue

Word on the street around here this afternoon was that Poppy had drawn on her lips. With what? was the first question that entered my mind. Fear Curiosity forced me to get up straight away and see what the little trouble-maker was up to. And sure enough, the tip I'd gotten just moments earlier turned out to be true. While not the best color for her complexion... the midnight blue marker she chose was, at least, washable. And, on her, surprisingly cute. … [Read more...]

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March 11, 2012

Sunday Snapshot: {our baby}

Sweet Poppy. She is 2 1/2. And in many ways, still such a baby. She loves to snuggle with her bear. She loves to be carried by mama and baba. And she really, really likes to get her own way. Even if tears are required. But our girl isn't all baby. She loves to pick her own clothes. She is the most enthusiastic helper in the entire house. And she loves to tattle on her brothers and sisters. In just a few weeks, Tallula will join our family. And Poppy will be a big sister. Although we talk about her little … [Read more...]

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February 27, 2012

Sunday Snapshot: {girls’ weekend}

On Friday, the girls and I headed down to A-town to visit Victoria. And to celebrate, once again, her recent college graduation. Can one celebrate such an achievement too much? I think not. We hunkered down at my mom's house and spent the afternoon shopping and cooking. And then eating. All Victoria's favorites. Girly food, of course. But there was more fun in store. A little music. Make that a lot of music. And then some sister time. The girls positively adore their biggest sister. And I think she … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: celebrations, Isabelle, Poppy, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria, Vivienne

February 18, 2012

Sunday Snapshot: {Goodnight, Poppy}

I get asked questions occasionally. And a common question is from parents struggling with nighttime issues with their newly adopted child. And lack of sleep. And so I thought I'd share what works for us. Because, although we're not experts, we do have some experience. For the first 4 months, Poppy slept in our bed. Not necessarily our first choice, because Chris and I actually like to sleep. But for us, co-sleeping those first months turned out to be one of the best decisions we made to help our kiddos feel safe at night. And happy. And … [Read more...]

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January 27, 2012

Chinese New Year: the wrap up

Whew. All done. They might celebrate for two weeks in China, but I guess I just don't have that kind of stamina. We are wrapping up our festivities with just one. But, even on this last shoot with my two littlest peanuts, we had a blast doing it. They had seen their bigger brothers and sisters getting dressed in their silks earlier in the week. And getting their pictures taken. And getting to play with their things from China. So when I came downstairs carrying their silks and their things from China, they knew. It was … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: celebrations, China, Poppy, Vivienne

January 18, 2012

for today

Because it's cold out today. I'm snuggled up. And lazy. And hungry. So I ate half a tray of sweet potato fries. While I was otherwise occupied, Vivienne and Poppy - who were not interested in sharing my sweet potato fries - got into some things. One of which was the basket of hats and mittens. The basket that I hadn't put back up from this morning. But Mr. Sock Monkey Hat made Poppy smile so very big. And she danced and pranced around the house so, that I just had to throw on her coat and take her out for a few pictures. Maybe, for … [Read more...]

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January 6, 2012

language acquistion. and poppy.

As I have shared, and shared, Poppy is doing marvelously. She has even made the leap from sleeping in mom and dad's bed to her very own toddler bed. Placed within arm's reach of me, but in her own bed nonetheless. And, since we made the big switch a few weeks ago, she's been just fine with it. Which, to me, is an indicator that she's truly feeling 'settled' and safe. Yay for Poppy! And yay for no more midnight karate chops to the head for Poppy's mom and dad! Really, in every way, sweet Poppy has been finding her way incredibly well. Except one. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: adoption, Poppy, special needs adoption