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the year of the sheep

the year of the sheep

We wanted to celebrate Chinese New Year on Thursday – the official first day of the Lunar New Year. Didn’t happen. Then we hoped to celebrate on Saturday. Nope. On Sunday Chris took the boys to church and I kept the girls home since we had three still recovering from fever/nausea/rash. And we were finally able to get the party… Read More

02.24.15 · celebrations, Clementine, Isabelle, Poppy, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne

most days

most days

Things are usually a little crazy around here. Because, honestly, homeschooling seven kids is a pushing-this-mama-to-the-limit reality on most days. And since Clementine came home, the crazy has just gotten stronger. (In an adorable way, of course.) It has limited our outings significantly. And limited the time I have to spend one-on-one with my girls. So they’ve just had to… Read More

02.20.15 · Noah, Poppy

2014 in review: 24 of my favorites

2014 in review: 24 of my favorites

It’s become a bit of a thing around here, I suppose: going through my pictures at the end of the year and plucking out a few favorites. It’s laborious. It’s time consuming. But I love it because it’s a chance to look back at the year, as a mama, and see how my babies have grown. Cherish important milestones. Remember… Read More

01.14.15 · Clementine, Isabelle, Noah, photography, Poppy, Seamus, Sophie, Tallula, Victoria, Violet, year end favorites, Zach 13

christmas 2014

christmas 2014

It was noisy. It was chaotic. It was wonderful. And the best part? Having this little one home. Be still my heart. To have her here, with us this year, was the greatest gift we could have ever imagined. But the kids wanted toys, too For some crazy reason. Tallula got a Frozen snuggle-thing. Whose one-size-fits-all sizing is evidently for… Read More

12.28.14 · Asher, celebrations, Clementine, Dalton, Isabelle, Jude, Noah, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne 9

I’m gonna miss ’em.

I’m gonna miss ’em.

So what does a mama do, when she should be packing for China? She ventures into the fall-colored woods with her kiddos and takes pictures of their sweet faces. Because she’s gonna miss ’em. Crazy to me that I’ll be leaving in a little over 24 hours. And I’ll be away for 2 whole weeks. Away from all these shiny… Read More

11.10.14 · Clementine China trip, Isabelle, Jude, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne 19

orphan sunday

orphan sunday

Today is Orphan Sunday. We watched a video in church that was created to celebrate all the children who have come home to families in our church through adoption. Some from Ethiopia. South Korea. Alabama. And a few especially adorable ones from China that, when their faces flashed across the screen, might have made me tear up a little. Especially… Read More

11.02.14 · adoption, Isabelle, Jude, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne 4

Poppy = 5

Poppy = 5

One week ago Poppy turned five. (Is it just me or does it seem like I was posting about her last birthday just a month or two ago?) And it was, whether or not I was happy about her turning a whole year older, a lot of fun. Additionally – trying to look on the bright side of this kids-getting-older… Read More

09.29.14 · celebrations, Poppy 5

because He loved us

because He loved us

Wow. Just wow. It’s been four days since our fundraiser ended and I’m still basically speechless. Over 700 people gave. Over $36,000 was raised. And over 1500 Found shirts will be printed and worn – God’s people carrying His Word on their back on behalf of one little girl, halfway around the world. Speechless. So I thought pictures might better… Read More

09.17.14 · Clementine, found, Isabelle, Poppy, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne 13

sisters

sisters

We went to the Lifeline family reunion yesterday at Veteran’s Park. And I brought my camera along. But, let’s just say, I ended up doing a whole lot more talking than picture taking. And I came home without a single shot. But the day wasn’t over yet. I was standing in the kitchen watching the girls furiously coloring the cup… Read More

08.17.14 · Poppy, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne 8

it’s summer, continued.

it’s summer, continued.

A few days ago I posted about the “school kids” and their last day of school. Today I’m following up with the littlest three. And then I’ll cover the “homeschool kids”. Slow and steady. …………………….. First is our littlest peanut, Tallula. Tallula is 39″ and 33 pounds. That means she has grown 2 inches and gained one pound since I… Read More

06.04.14 · Poppy, Tallula, Vivienne 8

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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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our china journeys

magnolia - 2016
clementine - 2014
tallula - 2012
penelope - 2011
vivienne - 2010
shepherd - 2008
jude - 2007
sophie - 2006
isabelle - 2005

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