Six month milestone......

the KISS

goofy girl

a girl in the box- if you watch closely, you can see her sign milk and water!

before

6 months ago in Kunming China 

after!

Happy 6 month anniversary Dumpling!  You have come so far.  We love you to pieces little girl.  You light up our days bringing laughter and love everywhere you go.    Just look at what love can do!

They all 'count'.............

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A few people have asked so I am posting the  recipe for making homemade laundry detergent! Here goes:

Homemade Powder Laundry Detergent

1  (4 pound) box of Super Washing Soda

1 (4pound) box of Baking Soda

1 (4 pound) box of Borax

3 bars of Kirk’s Castile soap–Shredded ( I use my food processor )

(you can use Fels Naptha, Zote, or Ivory soaps)

You can also put in one container of Purex crystals

Mix well in a large container.

Add two heaping tablespoons to each load of laundry. 

Comings and goings.....

We are glad to be 'over' a bout with strep and the stomach bug around here.  Luckily, only a few of us were affected.  We are looking forward to some warmer weather too.  I took the second picture while the girls were in the tub.  I am amazed to see how much Dumpling loves the tub.  This is the same girl who was terrified of the tub ( and water in general) in China.  She is going to have a ball swimming this summer!  PS she laughs and smiles all day except when I get the camera out and say 'smile'!?!!?

Some fun with Popi............

The Year of the Snake.........

We are celebrating Chinese New Year this weekend due to a nasty stomach virus which invaded our house last weekend.  I am a little partial but I think that the girls looked awesome in their qipao or cheongsam. 

Show a little love.........

Happy Valentine's Day!

Xin Nian Kuai Le!

Happy Chinese New Year 2013!

Unfortunately, we are a bit under the weather around here.  

A tiny performance............

I can't believe that these little girls decided to put on a 'show' for the video camera.  I caught them in the act!

some Chinese New Year decorations

Honestly, with two little girls in the house I have learned to expect the unexpected.  This is where I found Dumpling 'talking' away to herself happily ( I immediately took the spray away from her and got her out of the shower).  On the other hand, I found Princess asleep on the floor,  You have to remember, this is the girl who hardly ever naps.  A day in the life!