Neon Day for the Frog.......

Bed Heads wanted their picture taken......

Neon Girl......even her hair

Never a dull moment around here!

Sunday musings.........

a little rest time together

some kisses

cheese

The basketball girls.......

The Frog's team came in second in our county tournament this past weekend.  The little girls had a great time cheering their big sister on.  I have to say that it is sad to see the season end.

These girls are fighters and earned it!  Their coach is pretty serious too! ( for those of you who know him! :))  Until next year.............

Another great LWB post......

http://www.lwbcommunity.org/why-international-adoption-still-matters-2

We all can make a difference in a child's life.  When I look at my girls and see the remarkable changes in them since they've come home, I marvel at what love can do for a child.

A little fun today....

Barbie Jeep on the go (Dumpling isn't quite sure that she is ready to ride with the Princess).  I think that she made the right decision on that one!

As you can see our weather has been really wacky.  We went from a blizzard on Thursday to quite beautiful 50 degree weather today (Sunday).  The girls were thrilled to get some outside time in the sunshine.

The Dumplings 'ride'!  This over 20 year old vehicle really is the best ride ever.

what was left of the Thursday snow

These two videos are from Christmas.  The first one I love!  Dumpling is so sweet with her 'baby'.  The second one highlights how silly my little girls can be.  And, Dumpling is quite the copy cat!

Another good post in the series......

LWB Community » Birth Defects 

Wow!  This really answers so many questions on so many levels.

Winter Wonderland!

We had some unusual snowfall yesterday.  The kids were thrilled to get out and enjoy the snow.  Dumpling was NOT a fan.  With the beautiful sunshine and rising temperatures today, I don't think that it will last.

Interesting dialog about Chinese adoptions.......

 http://www.lwbcommunity.org/changing-attitudes

A little sweetness........

where am I?

PEEK A BOO!

Love my baby...

sit here baby

say ahhhh.......

Another one....

She is a much better writer than I am... and what she says is so close to my heart.  I have pondered these exact thoughts at times.  Adoption is not easy.  It is filled with ups and downs - highs and lows - tears and joys- it is just real life.  I would definitely do it again in a heart beat because it means giving these girls a home and the love they so deserve.  Click on the link below to read:

Questions and No Answers www.nohandsbutours.comThe day after I finalized my daughter Cora’s adoption in her home city, we ventured out to a large park within walking distance from our hotel. After an initial period of rejection on her part, that day was the first that she showed signs of actually liking me rather than just tolerating me and thus...

A little late Christmas Love....

Adoption Christmas Video www.youtube.comOur DTCW Christmas Blessings: Home Music by: Matthew West (feat. Amy Grant)Hope that you enjoy the video.  It includes many families we have met on our journey and some we only know through the beauty of the internet.  They all are dear to us as they have been a constant support during our journey.  The children are absolutely precious too!  You also might recognize our sweeties as well.

Girls will be girls........