when east meets south
I finally, finally got my laptop repaired. Which explains why I've been posting only photos taken with my phone for the last week. Which also means that I finally, finally was able to download and edit the last set of pictures I took of Zach. Which makes these (I know, I'm just posting one tonight because, well.... it's almost Saturday) my favorites. To see more favorites, visit my pal Lisa's blog, the Long Road to China. … [Read more...]
My first born boy turns 17 today. He was actually due near the end of December. But he decided he preferred to have his birthday in January. My only child that had to be induced - I did all sorts of crazy things trying to get him to make his entrance into the world a bit early. Things I'll never share. But he just didn't budge. Seriously, I cannot tell you how ready I was to hold him in my arms instead of carry him in my belly. Late pregnancy does not agree with me. His was the least painful loveliest of all my births, I must … [Read more...]
Here are my favorite photos of 2011. In chronological order. 1. Sophie Lu in her silks at Chinese New Year. 2. Vivienne loving the snow. 3. Asher, growing up. I thought he seemed big in this picture but man, has he grown since then. 4. Remembering - and missing - Esther. 5. Chris at his fini flight getting soaked. Much to his children's delight. 6. Father and daughter. And kite. 7. Me and my girls on our last trip to our favorite spot in New England. 8. Poppy and the Red Couch. 9. Zach at Starbucks. In China. … [Read more...]
Happy day. All my babies. In one place. My jammie-wearing, unbrushed-hair sportin' kiddos. And to this mama, this sight could not be any sweeter. Hoping y'all are surrounded by those you love this New Year's Eve! … [Read more...]
I don't usually get things done early. In fact, most times, I'm not even on time. But this year, trimming the tree came early. Early being a completely relative term. Victoria had to leave in the evening which meant we had a long afternoon to find a tree, bring it home and decorate like crazy. And that's exactly what we did. The option, waiting to decorate the tree and missing the chance to have all the kids there to participate, just paled in comparison. So the tree crew was dispensed. An unsuspecting tree was selected, … [Read more...]
It was our first Thanksgiving here, in our new place. And it was a good one. My sister, her husband and their four kiddos made the drive for the long weekend. Which made for a crew of 18 people. We adults were way outnumbered. The dinner turned out as well as I could have hoped. Especially considering we were cooking for a small army. Thankfully, nothing was undercooked - or worse. And we all rolled away from the dinner table with very full bellies. After dinner, we decided to head outside. And decided a few pictures were … [Read more...]
Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. - Elizabeth Stone Soon my heart will be whole again. My babies are almost here. … [Read more...]
When trying to determine who would be my travel companion on my trip to China for Poppy, I had a large pool of willing candidates. Namely, each and every one of my children. But having been to China, traveling as the solo parent and having full knowledge of the realities of an adoption trip versus a vacation, I knew I didn't want to take along anyone who would be more of a hindrance than a help. Ifyouknowwhatimsayin'. Which narrowed the pool significantly. Not that I don't think my kids would have done their very best to help and to love on Poppy. … [Read more...]
I've got to make this quick. But I wanted to let y'all know. After a shuttle ride, train ride, taxi ride and two plane rides... we are, at last, home. The trip was manageable. It had it's moments. Definitely could have been worse. But 28 hours? With at 22 month old? Well... it's over. And that's all I wanna say 'bout that. The highlight of the trip was the outstanding welcoming committee at the airport. I'm so glad I had my camera handy. Seeing those smiling faces filled this mama's heart to … [Read more...]
Just a few pictures from our last full day in China. That were sort of overlooked in my red couch frenzy. Sorry, little pictures. As a person who knows that a picture really is worth a thousand words, I didn't want to leave these out. And now, I can go on with my life. Over and out. … [Read more...]
I'm a regular mama. Who happens to have twelve kids.
Just one husband, though.
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