I have high hopes for these red couch pictures we’re hoping to get this afternoon. And, because I’m really, really tired of seeing pictures of myself, my hopes include photos of just Poppy. Alone. On the red couch. And then I realized that I hadn’t yet taken any pictures of Poppy, that didn’t include contorting or twisting to get a… Read More
Poppy: day 9
Winding down here. And honestly, I am thrilled. I do so enjoy China, and try to soak in all I can while I am here. But, whether I want to admit it or not, I seriously can’t wait to get home. To be home. I would have posted these few day nine pictures last night, but I fell asleep on… Read More
Poppy: day 8
I didn’t think it would come again so quickly. In fact, I wondered if we might have to take her back to Shamian Island, to the same shopkeeper, to get another one out of Miss Poppy. But I was wrong. During our normal (normal for China, that is) morning routine – right in the middle of breakfast in fact –… Read More
Sunday Snapshot: {Sunday on Shamian Island}
It was a good day. After spending the majority of two days in the hotel room, we decided to spend the day out. On Shamian Island. We went to church. We strolled. We shopped. We Starbucked. Which probably isn’t a word, but it should be. The heat was unbelievable. And the porch at the Starbucks was a most welcomed relief…. Read More
Poppy: day 6
Poppy continues to struggle. And, here on day 6, I found myself struggling as well. I know it’s only been 5 days. I know this too shall pass. And yet, I struggle. So grateful for Zach being here. He’s been a rock. And a most welcome comic relief. Because it’s so very hard to see all Poppy is going through…. Read More
Poppy: day 5
I know, this is late. And I only have two pictures to show for the entire day. Forgive me. A half-dozen episodes of Lost are to blame. Zach and I huddled around the laptop last night. For, ahem… a few hours. Poppy perched in my lap, surrounded by some Wasabi peas, Cup o’ Noodles and milk flavored wafer cookies. Somehow,… Read More
Poppy: day 4
Baby steps. That’s the name of the game these days. Poppy slept less anxiously last night. And made an attempt to feed herself some hard boiled egg at breakfast. She didn’t swallow it, but she did try to eat it. She was slightly tearful on our very-short-because-it-is-exceedingly-hot outing for the day, especially when anyone tried to look at her. Or… Read More
Poppy: day 3
I hesitate to say it out loud. But today? Was better. It didn’t start out that way. But early this evening, the blessed moment arrived. She started playing with her stacking cups. It happened as I was washing some things out in the tub and had her next to me. When I, for the 379th time, gave her the stacking… Read More
poppy in black and white
Just pictures. Sometimes, there is no need for words.
Poppy: day 2
Sweet Poppy is ours. The adoption was made final today, and this precious little one is ours forever. Y’all, she is just so very scared. So please forgive the lack of pictures, but honestly, she spent the vast majority of the day on my hip or on my lap. Otherwise, she was reduced to tears. And well, that just breaks… Read More
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