when east meets south
On Sunday afternoon, I was doing what I love to do. Taking pictures of my kids. They were playing in their new playhouse – aka cardboard basketball hoop box – and to bring in more light, I opened the front door. After snapping a few pictures, just inside the entryway, I turned around. And this is what I saw. A… Read More
Bringing Tallula home has, in a lot of ways, been difficult for Poppy. Although it didn’t show up all the time, every day, she just hasn’t been her usual smiley, happy-go-lucky self. She’s been occasionally broody. And serious. And kinda-sorta ticked off. And she let me know, sister or not, that she wasn’t very happy with me for bringing this… Read More
*I’ve updated and added to this post, because sleeping is kind of a big deal. You can read it here.* I’ve alluded to the fact that we co-sleep with our kiddos, specifically our newly adopted children. But I haven’t expounded much beyond that. Until now. In the past I’ve had a number of folks ask me how we manage so… Read More
Today is our last full day in Guangzhou. Which calls for some pictures of my baby girl in her silks. Who needs the red couch when you’ve got Shamian Island as a backdrop? And I also figured it was a good time to share a bit more about Tallula. Because I know that although most of who she is will… Read More
This retreat has been awesome so far. Surrounded by a bunch of ladies who love orphans. And love the Lord. Awed by the variety of ways to support orphans and orphan care… 147 Million 60 Feet The Sparrow Fund Sole Hope Wiphan Ordinary Hero I’ve met some amazing ladies. Heard some incredible stories. And gotten some much needed face time… Read More
to the Created 4 Care retreat this weekend. I can’t wait. As much as I loooove to hole up at home with my peeps close by… An opportunity to talk about adoption with a bunch of other like-minded mommas? With all my meals made for me? Rooming with one of my besties, Colleen? At a lodge on Lake Lanier? Let’s… Read More
Today our Chinese New Year festivities continued. It was the boys’ turn. And, thankfully, the sun decided to show itself today. Not only that, but the temperatures were in the 60’s. I’ll take a day like that any day I can get it. Decked out in their new silks, the boys were ready to go. All they needed was some… Read More
Today is the start of Chinese New Year. And, around these parts, that means bringing out the Chinese silks. And celebrating our kids’ Chinese heritage. I had every intention of trying to get everyone in their silks today. And pictures taken. But the sun just did not want to cooperate. Eventually, I just quit waiting and took the girls out… Read More
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… Read More
Adoption is such a journey. Twists and turns. Highs and lows. Joy and sorrow. Sometimes both in one day. And sometimes both in one hour. Our precious, beautiful Poppy is doing so well. She continues to blossom and is such a joy to parent. Laughing big, hearty, fearless belly laughs. Feeling safe enough to not only be happy, but to… Read More