Blessings
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Let the celebration continue......
The egg roll was thrilled to have another birthday celebration at school. The kids seemed to love the 'cake pops' that the Frog helped make for the party. Being a three year old is a lovely thing! We are proud of our little girl. She didn't even cry when Mommy left. She has made a beautiful adjustment to school.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Let the season begin...........
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| ahhh I think this looks great...... |
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| One must use a step stool |
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| hot chocolate required |
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| santa hat extra |
Birthday Bliss........
Happy 3rd birthday egg roll!
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| tool set .... let the fixing begin.. |
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| party hats for everyone.. |
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| happy girl..... |
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| the egg roll's new friend 'L' |
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| the egg roll's new friend 'EM'... she asked for you EM... she wanted you to come to her birthday! |
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Field Trip to the Helen Keller Home
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| The frog and her friend G |
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| our group in front of the home |
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| helen's clothes |
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| Helen and her dog |
The frog and I had a wonderful day at the Helen Keller home. We learned a bunch about this amazing lady! She certainly overcame great obstacles in her life. A good time was had by all!
In honor of National Adoption Month
LEGACY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD
Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother
Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun
The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried you tears
One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of?
Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love.
----Author Unknown
Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother
Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun
The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried you tears
One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of?
Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love.
----Author Unknown
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Starfish Flinger
The Starfish Flinger
As the old man walked the beach at dawn, he noticed a young man picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up to the youth, he asked why he was doing this. The answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left until the morning sun. "But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish," countered the other. "How can your effort make any difference?" The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and threw it to safety in the waves. "It makes a difference to this one," he said. -Author Unknown
As the old man walked the beach at dawn, he noticed a young man picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up to the youth, he asked why he was doing this. The answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left until the morning sun. "But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish," countered the other. "How can your effort make any difference?" The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and threw it to safety in the waves. "It makes a difference to this one," he said. -Author Unknown
SURPRISE!
We loved everything in the box! Thank you 'R'! You are the best friend! We only wish you lived closer.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sweet....
We received simply wonderful sweet news yesterday...
1. Our dear friends finally got their TA and are leaving for China Thanksgiving Day! Yippeeee!! WE are all over the moon excited for them and the egg roll will have a new buddy. Our other friends in town are traveling next Wednesday for their little one too! How cool is that! They will be in the same travel group.
2. Another family close to our hearts received notice from Korea that they can adopt! Yipppeee!!! When they start a blog and I get their permission, I will share it.
Our hearts were overjoyed yesterday. God's work is happening all around us.
As for our paperwork, we are moving forward again after some unfortunate hold-ups. Thankfully, we received an extension on our paperwork too. Let's keep praying that we can get it all completed soon.
2. Another family close to our hearts received notice from Korea that they can adopt! Yipppeee!!! When they start a blog and I get their permission, I will share it.
Our hearts were overjoyed yesterday. God's work is happening all around us.
As for our paperwork, we are moving forward again after some unfortunate hold-ups. Thankfully, we received an extension on our paperwork too. Let's keep praying that we can get it all completed soon.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
WEEKEND RECAP
A LITTLE BASKETBALL, A SURPRISE VISIT WITH SANTA, AND SOME GENERAL SILLINESS. 
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| the egg roll and Santa close - up She told him that she wanted candy for her birthday! |
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Indian Pow Wow
Today was Indian Pow Wow/Brown day at school. The egg roll was very excited about going decked out in her brown finest. Thanks to our sweet friend 'R' we had a very cute brown shirt to wear. We tried Indian braids. We will see how long they lasted. Have a wonderful Thursday at your house!
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| Love this look of surprise... |
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Basketball and the Frog
The Frog is serious about basketball. I am so proud of her. She had a great game! It's tough to have your Daddy as the coach too. You go girl~~~~ Oh and they did win!~
The Frog and Mom's new favorite soup:
Asian Ginger Broth
4 TB finely minced ginger
3 TB finely minced garlic
2 TB canola oil
Combine ingredients in a pot and saute for 5 minutes
6 TB corn starch
2 cups cold water
Combine ingredients and whisk to dissolve
14 cups water
6 TB Vegetarian base or chicken broth
Add ingredients to pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Try with sliced green onions, shredded carrots, chopped spinach leaves, sliced mushrooms, and soft wheat or rice noodles.(We suppose that you could use cooked rice too) You can also use thinly sliced beef ( put into boiling broth to cook).
PS. We saw this recipe on a fellow blogger's blog and fell instantly in love. We have to give credit where credit is due!
Friday, November 4, 2011
November.......
“What I do you cannot do; but what you do, I cannot do. The needs are great, and none of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” MotherTeresa
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Basketball......
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| The egg roll and her Godmother......... |
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| Sweet baby J.... beautiful eyes...... |
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| The Vol in action...... |
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Ugh
Still waiting on our finger prints to 'pass' inspection so that we can be approved by DHR.
It does seem like time is standing still. Meanwhile, I found a few old pictures that were cute.
Happy Tuesday!
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