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The Year of the Rooster

The Year of the Rooster

In China, the Chinese New Year celebration begins seven days before Chinese New Year’s Eve, and ends on the 15th day of the lunar year. This year, Chinese New Year fell on January 28th and lasted until February 11th – a date also known as the Lantern Festival. Which means that, even though Chinese New Year was officially several weeks… Read More

02.20.17 · celebrations, China, Clementine, Isabelle, Magnolia, Poppy, Sophie, Vivienne

To China for Magnolia: Pedestrian Street

To China for Magnolia: Pedestrian Street

It was just over a year and a half ago that we stood in this same place – Clementine and I. I wasn’t able to put her down because, even though she was 19 months old, she could not walk. She could not stand. She could not crawl. And even if I could have put her down physically, I could… Read More

07.14.16 · China, Clementine, Magnolia, To China for Magnolia

Wuhan. Been there?

Wuhan. Been there?

I’ve been to China a couple o’ times, but this will be my first time to Hubei Province. If you’ve been to Hubei, specifically Wuhan, I’d love to hear about your time there. Where did you stay? Did you tour? Where did you shop for groceries? Baby supplies? How was the weather (if you traveled in March or April)? Where… Read More

02.23.12 · China, special needs adoption, Tallula 42

Chinese New Year: the wrap up

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… Read More

01.27.12 · celebrations, China, Poppy, Vivienne 22

the boys’ turn

the boys’ turn

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

01.24.12 · adoption, celebrations, China, Jude, Shepherd 8

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Gong Xi Fa Cai

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

01.23.12 · adoption, celebrations, China, Isabelle, Sophie 29

here.

here.

We are here, y’all. And so, so tired. Our flight finally took off at 8:00 this morning, a bit later than the 3:00 yesterday that was scheduled. Thankfully, it was an uneventful flight and we arrived into Hong Kong before noon. Then came the adventure of finding our way to the buses and ultimately to the Garden Hotel. But find… Read More

07.24.11 · China, Poppy, Poppy China Trip 41

Sunday Snapshot: {Chinese Carnival}

Sunday Snapshot: {Chinese Carnival}

It was a 2.5 hour drive. Should have been 1.5, based on our GPS, but with our family, everything always takes longer. Add to that Boston traffic and well… we should have left earlier. But we did get there. And the drive was certainly worth it. The carnival was hosted by Harvard China Care. And was held at Harvard. And… Read More

04.10.11 · China, kids, Sunday Snapshot 17

Sunday Snapshot: {silks}

Sunday Snapshot: {silks}

I had intended to let the girls wear their Chinese silks to school on Thursday. The first day of Chinese New Year. But it didn’t quite turn out that way. I did, however, manage to get my rear in gear and get them outfitted on Friday. The second day of Chinese New Year. Why split hairs… it’s a 15 day… Read More

02.06.11 · China, Isabelle, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot 49

dear foster care

dear foster care

Oh my. Vivi at 16 months. I could just die from the sweetness. Thank you Grace and Hope. For taking such wonderful care of our girl.

03.08.10 · adoption, China, Vivienne 13

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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