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Sunday Snapshot: {girls’ weekend}

Sunday Snapshot: {girls’ weekend}

On Friday, the girls and I headed down to A-town to visit Victoria. And to celebrate, once again, her recent college graduation. Can one celebrate such an achievement too much? I think not. We hunkered down at my mom’s house and spent the afternoon shopping and cooking. And then eating. All Victoria’s favorites. Girly food, of course. But there was… Read More

02.27.12 · celebrations, Isabelle, Poppy, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria, Vivienne 13

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

Sunday Snapshot: {Sophie turns 8}

Sunday Snapshot: {Sophie turns 8}

Her birthday list was made weeks ago. And posted on the refrigerator. Her pick of restaurants for her birthday meal was set, too. Birthday cake? Strawberry, please. All decided well before her big day. It’s easy to make a type-A kid like this happy. And we did our very best to do just that. On this, her eighth birthday. She… Read More

01.21.12 · celebrations, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot 30

Sunday Snapshot: {my favorites of 2011}

Sunday Snapshot: {my favorites of 2011}

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… Read More

12.31.11 · Asher, Esther, Jude, photography, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria, Vivienne, year end favorites, Zach 13

Sunday Snapshot: {Christmas in pictures}

Sunday Snapshot: {Christmas in pictures}

*********************************************************** If you’re ready to link up this week with your Sunday (or Monday or Tuesday) Snapshot, just copy the code under the Snapshot button and paste it into the body of your post where you’d like the button to be displayed. Because it’s Christmas, and lots of y’all are probably otherwise occupied, I’m going to leave the link open… Read More

12.25.11 · Asher, celebrations, Dalton, Isabelle, Jude, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Vivienne 17

Sunday Snapshot: {trimming the tree}

Sunday Snapshot: {trimming the tree}

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… Read More

12.03.11 · Asher, Dalton, family, Isabelle, Jude, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria, Vivienne, Zach 19

Dear Fall…

Dear Fall…

Please don’t rush on our account. We don’t mind that you seem a bit late to arrive in our neck of the woods. Considering that it’s below freezing, even snow-storming in some parts of the country. And that we were living in that part of the country this time last year. We’re pretty stinkin’ happy to still be wearing t-shirts… Read More

10.28.11 · photography, Sophie 4

Sunday Snapshot: {the neighbors}

Sunday Snapshot: {the neighbors}

I’ve shared a few reasons why we love living here. One more reason? Our neighbors. They are a retired couple with huge hearts. Kathy, the wife, is a life-long horse lover. And the husband, Jack, loves to make his wife happy. The combination makes for some pretty amazing folks to having living just on the other side of your pasture…. Read More

10.23.11 · Dalton, friends, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot 20

the tooth fairy…

the tooth fairy…

is going broke around here. Clearly someone is okay with that.

10.18.11 · Sophie 7

even steven

even steven

As y’all know, Isabelle very recently lost her front tooth. And I’m happy to report that, at long last 10 days later, things have been evened up. Sophie’s top tooth finally came out. And, as you might expect, Sophie is pretty pleased. She won’t let on too much that being behind her sister in the top-tooth-loss department bothered her, though…. Read More

09.20.11 · Sophie 10

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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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