So true!! All my friends know how much I love to swim, honestly I'm just a generally a nicer person when I swim regularly. If I'm grumpy Hank will encourage me to go swim:)I believe my swimming days are coming to a close for a while and it is totally worth it. I just can't imagine putting Janie in a Read More >>
Archives for February 2012
Confirmation…..
Yes! We received confirmation today for our consulate appointment on March 21st, which means we leave next Thursday the 8th. So crazy! And of course Hank and I are leaving Friday for a conference he is speaking at in Tuscon! Haha, will get back Monday evening and get back on a plane at 6am on Read More >>
John David’s Early Bday Party!
We celebrated John David's April 2nd birthday with his friend Graham yesterday. Graham's birthday was in January and we were certain that we would be in China on April 2nd. So nice how that didn't happen and we get to go earlier:). They invited their classmates to SkyJump, a Read More >>
It’s Here……….
I got the email at 2:30 today and have been overjoyed ever since. The kids squealed when I picked them up form school and said "we're going to China!" :)So much fun to finally say it!! We will find out Monday if we leave on March 8th or the 15th.........I know.... I better get it together!! Hank and Read More >>
Qing Qing!!!!
Yesterday we received some new info on our Janie:) 1. Li Qing Zhong's nickname is Qing Qing. Qing: Deep blue color (“ching”) We always say Qing Qing Xiao Cao. It means green grass. 2. Ms.Meng has received the package from adopted family of Li Qing Read More >>
Consumed…….
Yep, I'm totally consumed by this wait for Travel Approval. The thought of travel and finally meeting Janie is always on my mind. My thoughts are all over the place, all.the.time. I cannot think straight! We are on day 9 of the wait....maybe this week, next week or the next...sigh. But I DO see the Read More >>
Wii B Gamers….Talent Show
John David had his talent show last night. He has participated since kindergarten and always has a great time. This year he was Perry the Platypus, thank goodness for google help with the costume!! So fun!!!! Read More >>
My Sweet Janie…….
We are coming soon!!!!! This last one just gets to me! Those deep soulful eyes speak volumes. I can't even express how ready I am to kiss her little cheeks and tell her how much we love her! We're coming soon sweet baby! "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be Read More >>
Ralph and Art 5
Ralph is seriously the best cat ever....and that is coming from a dog person! He meows outside our bedroom occasionally at 5 a.m. and we just put a pillow over our heads:) Lately he has decided his throne is Goldbug's kennel. It is so funny...he.will.not.get.out.....I have to grab him out when I Read More >>
Busy Weekend……..
This past weekend was all about John David:). In 24 hours he had his last basketball game, pinewood derby and a championship swim meet....whew! Not one of them had the outcomes he wanted but it was still a great weekend:) Our basketball season was not as great as the boys hoped but they sure did Read More >>
