Category: Adoption
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My Hero
This video has been making the rounds on social media, but it begs repeating… This kid. Can you even handle it? Adorable and aMAZing! More amazing even than Bruce Lee, himself, imo. I love this little five year old from Japan’s obvious dedication to his hero. If you think Bruce Lee is famous here, you should see China. A national hero, his likeness…
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Celebrating a Gotchaversary
I still can’t believe it’s been a full year. And yet, I also can’t believe it has ONLY been a year… In the adoption world, many families affectionately refer to the day that their child is placed into their arms as Gotcha Day. Though in recent years this term has actually become less popular, some opting instead to refer to it…
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One Year As Five
What a difference a year makes. Similar to the birth of our girls, we can scarcely recall life before Little Man joined us. He is, quite simply, a delight, and we are so grateful for the blessing of adopting him into our family one year ago. We are eternally grateful to all who helped make it possible: Each person who…
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Sacrifice & Splurge
Handsome Husband bought himself a new car today. This isn’t something I would typically share here, lest I’m labeled a boastful turd, were it not for the implications… For the past two and a half years Husband has faithfully driven a stinky, old, rusty (albeit studly) truck. Willingly. Cheerfully. Quite simply, because of this sacrifice (he has oft arrived…
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Backyardigans
This will be brief, as we have our homestudy social worker coming for our one year post placement visit* tonight. Can you believe it? It’s almost been a full year since we became a family of five! The kiddos are enjoying frequent breaks from their studies to play in the backyard, which is giving me a chance…
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The Drop Box, Etc.
Husband and I went on a much-needed date last night. Actually doing my hair and makeup is notable enough, these days, to document with a (gasp!) selfie– though I’m not sure why I bothered with mascara… We escaped to the theater to screen the highly anticipated film, The Drop Box; a touching documentary detailing the important…
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2015 Chinese New Year
Last night we rang in the new year with our dear old neighbors. Celebrating this holiday has become a fun family tradition. This year was, of course, even more special than last as Little Man was actually home to partake of the festivities. recipes I used here, cookbook here, Chinese lanterns here
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Gong Xi Fa Cai
Happy New Year! As promised, here are this year’s recipes… As evidenced by the stained and tattered cookbook, I have made each one nearly one hundred times. Sesame Beef Pork Lemon Chicken Sweet & Sour Shrimp Broccoli Beef Just do what these recipes say and they will turn out amazing. Pinky promise. I can say that because they aren’t…
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Room With a View
Once upon a time, there was a season wherein I dressed our girls identically… Every. single. day. Pretty sure it’s a God-given right to moms of girls. While it was undeniably adorable (and effectively curtailed excessive spending, as I only purchased clothing I could find in both their sizes) at the time, it just wouldn’t fly anymore. They have developed distinct styles, tastes,…
