Sunday Snapshot

July 31, 2011

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. As was the Java-Chip Frappuccino we split. We hauled ourselves up, after a while, and shopped some more. And then headed to the Cow and Bridge for dinner. It was good. Oh, and did … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Poppy, Poppy China Trip, special needs adoption, Sunday Snapshot

July 17, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {my baby}

First of all, let me say that I am so, so ridiculously excited to bring home Poppy. I mean, my stomach does flip flops every time I think about it. Which is about every 5 seconds. Flop. But there is a little part of me that is sad. And wants to drag out these last few days just a little bit longer. Because once Poppy is home, Vivi won't be my baby any more. And I can't help but get a big lump in my throat at the thought. I mean, she'll always be my baby. But she won't be the baby. I look at her and she still seems so tiny to … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: real life, Sunday Snapshot, Vivienne

July 10, 2011

Sunday Snapshot

I'm not sure I'll be posting a Sunday Snapshot this weekend. But I have a very, very good excuse. ROAD. TRIP. We are headed south to visit one of my best friends. About 10+ hours south. She and I go waaaaay back. Back about 7 kids ago. Can't wait to catch up and see all our kiddos playing together. And, if I can remember, I'll try to get some pictures and put together a Snapshot. But if not, I know y'all will give me some grace. If you've got a Snapshot to share, just copy the code under the Snapshot button and paste it into the body of your … [Read more...]

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July 4, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {turning one year older}

Really, I'm not crazy about my birthday. I loved it as a child (okay, I really, really disliked having a birthday that was so hugely overshadowed by Independence Day), but really, what kid doesn't love their birthday? But now that I'm old older, it's just not a big deal. It's just turning one year older. What I do so enjoy, though? Is all to lovin' I get on my big day. Homemade birthday cards... with words and pictures meticulously drawn by tiny hands. Hugs and kisses, given gratuitously. And "I love you, mama!" galore. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: celebrations, Sunday Snapshot

June 26, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {a favorite spot}

When Chris went to dress Vivienne this morning, he asked her what she wanted to wear. And her reply surprised him. "I wanna look like Mama!" And if y'all have been around here for a minute or two, you know. What Vivienne wants, Vivienne usually gets. Especially because it's usually something ridiculously cute. Or in this case, so very sweet. And, as much as I envy her porcelain skin and jet-black eye lashes, there isn't a whole lot about me that looks like my beautiful Vivienne. Except in the caboose area. So I pulled out our … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Sunday Snapshot, Vivienne

June 19, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {flashback}

Y'all are gonna have to bear with me. If you were around in the fall, you might remember that I posted pictures of my kids on their first day of school. And I apologize in advance. But the mama in me has to go there again. Because Friday marked the last day of the school year. Just look at tiny little Jude. On his first day of pre-K. And now... He's huge. Okay, well.. he is bigger. And my little-big man relished every bit of his first year of school. Especially his beloved teacher, Mrs. Rider. To whom he carried … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, d-bomb, Isabelle, Jude, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot

June 5, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {the kite}

I didn't even have to work at this one. At church this morning, Jude received a kite as a "prize". Between the time this kite was placed into Jude's sweaty little hands and the time we arrived home, this kite was brought up in conversation no less than 2,489 times. So, after lunch we went outside to give this kite a whirl. Honestly, I had my doubts as to its ability to even get airborne. But the kids were ridiculously excited. I simply could not refuse to give it a try. And so I ventured out. Somewhat … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: family, Isabelle, Jude, Shepherd, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Vivienne

May 29, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {fini flight}

My man likes a lot of things. But he loves only a few. First of all he loves the Lord. He loves me. He loves his family. And he loves to fly. He will be the first to tell you, he's been infinitely blessed to be able to do something he loves for a living. Which in turn, blesses me. Because this guy doesn't need to spend the weekend on the golf course for some downtime. Or at the lake with a fishing pole. He really, really loves to fly. Sadly, this week brought his final flight in … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: marriage, military life, Sunday Snapshot

May 23, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {giving in}

No real Sunday Snapshot this week, I'm afraid. So I gave in and decided to just go with it. The sickness. The indoor pictures. The low lighting and the grainy photos. This is life. My sweet girl is still sick. Really sick. Evidently lots of other kiddos in our town are sick too - the doctor scheduled us for an appointment at 6:45 tonight. My guess is that she's got strep: super high fever, swollen glands, nausea. Isabelle is almost never sick. And until she's feeling better, we're babying the heck out of her. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Isabelle, Sunday Snapshot

May 15, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {Esther}

My first glimpse of Esther. But her name was Ava. Our agency had given her that name on their photolisting. I have always loved the name Ava, but it was that face. Those eyes. Those pouty lips. She stayed with me. I have shared our story to Esther. It was admittedly hard to write, but I really, really wanted to remember everything God had done to bring her home. And I am so glad I wrote it out so carefully. My goal in being so diligent was to bring glory to God and all He had done. And now having it, while it will always remind me of God showing … [Read more...]

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