Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Not so wordless! "Get your verse on!!!"
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Great concept, great women behind it, great story, great mission! Do some clicking friends, and "get your verse on!"
Blessings,
P.S... photo below was what took place in my kitchen Friday night, while I was on a very important phone call!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Notes on the Pearl....
A little Mommy guilt here about not posting about the big sister lately! Besides anniversaries, we have just been.... busy!!! Ainsley kicked off March with her second piano recital. She did a fantastic job!!! We were very proud of her because she had a last minute song added by her teacher. It was challenging, and she worked very hard at it. She delivered it beautifully!
The recital was more fun for her this time because her two best pals were in it too, little Katie and Lauren! They enjoyed supporting each other. We all took the girls out to celebrate after the recital!
Another milestone for The Pearl. She did her very first report for second grade. The subject was Penguins, and it was quite impressive. Before we know it she will have her own laptop and she will be surfing the internet for information! She loved the project, and she learned a lot. They are now on to sled dogs which she is very excited about!!
Saturday, we had a mother/daughter day with two of our neighbors. We attended a fashion show sponsored by the Jr. League of MSP. It was an American Girl Fashion Show held at the Mall of America. After the show we had lunch at their new store here. It was a very fun afternoon!
As we move into spring she is getting ready for her ballet recital. She is taking a break from piano while her teacher is on maternity leave. She announced to me today that she is ready for winter to be over. We are in official spring break count down mode here at our house!
So, all is well with the Pearl as she anxiously awaits for her first top tooth to fall out!!!!
Blessings!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Another Anniversary...
When we adopted Ruby Mei we used AWAA. We had a wonderful experience with them. Their policy at the time, was to call you on referral day with the news of your child. But, then we had to wait until the next day to see her face. They email photos in the morning, and they send a fedex package priority... That was a very long night of anticipation!!!! But, so exciting to open up the email and see her precious face! Jeff was in AZ that morning, so we anxiously hit open at the same time. What we saw, brought us such joy!
I took this photo during our tea party. The little girl in the green puffy coat, has turned into such a pretty princess!
Blessings for a wonderful weekend!
P.S: Someone asked yesterday about Ruby's dress. It is Ballerina Dress from the Matilda Jane Spring Anticipation Collection...
Thursday, March 5, 2009
A Special Call, Two Years Ago...
Referral Photo for Yue Meng Ru
By this time in the morning two years ago, I knew that we were going to find out about out new daughter. I had already cried the tears of joy you cry when your prayers are answered. Little did I know that morning just how faithful God had been to us. Little did I know that the little girl He chose to be ours would bring us so much joy. Little did I know that adoption would become a passion that would change me forever. Little did I know that our new daughter's smile and contagious personality would touch so many. Three little words changed our lives forever that day. They were.... Yue Meng Ru!
Yesterday I was blessed to have "Tea with Ruby." Or as she would tell you, she was blessed to have "Tea with the Queen." It was one of those days where I put the distractions aside, (other than the Nikon D90) and joyfully participated in her world. My observations were that we have one very happy little girl. One who's favorite color is pink, her favorite animal is a "pink" horse, and her favorite show is "Ni Hao Kai-Lan." When I asked her if she was happy, she smiled and said, "yes Mama.." When I told her how much I loved her, she graciously asked me if I would like more tea... It was a sweet time to pause and marvel at the gift that was given to me. And a sweet time to realize how well she has bonded and adjusted here. We love her with all our hearts. Truly to the China moon and back!
These photos are just a sampling of what a special tea party I was invited too!
Thank you Ruby for another year of blessings. And, thank you God for answering our prayers that she would be safe and protected, loved, healthy, and happy so faithfully! And, thank you for the lessons I am learning through this precious child!
"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him."
~1Samuel 1:27
Love,
"The Queen"
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad!
2006
Today is my Daddy's 82nd birthday! What a blessing this man has been to me! Although he lives too far away, he is not a long distance Dad or Grandpa. He loves his girls! I chose this photo, because it will be the one I cherish always. Taken on a carefree day at our lake house the summer before Ruby arrived. It was so fitting that she came in to our lives (tomorrow) as a belated birthday gift for her Grandpa.
The day we told my Dad we were going to adopt from China, I didn't know what to expect... They had just landed from TX, and Jeff and I took them to a restaurant to share our news. We didn't want Ainsley to tell them first. My Dad was sitting across from me... He lept out of his chair with tears of joy in his eyes, and hugged me. This is how he has always reacted throughout my life. With support and love. A huge cheerleader, mentor, and friend.
Thank you Dad for sharing with me the importance of loving un-conditionally. Even when it's not easy. Thank you for sharing with me the gift of helping others, and for putting family first. Thank you for sharing your sense of humor, and all things kind. I wish you had shared your singing voice with me too! But, we will leave that for Ainsley!
Grandpa has a very special bond with his granddaughters. I will treasure the footage I have of you with Ainsley as you sing and dance to "Singing in the Rain." Your relationship with her is... special! I will treasure the way you carry around photos of Ainsley & Ruby and share them with anyone who will look. I will treasure the joy that your little girls bring you, even across the miles. Thank you for being so proud of them!
You have blessed me greatly Dad! Happy Birthday!
I love you!
Diana
Sunday, March 1, 2009
More on Pearl River!!!!
Olivia
Parker
Jamieson
Winnie
The children that need our help NOW are:
Jamieson - 3 sponsorships at $35.00 per month ($105 Quarterly)
Parker - 1 sponsorship at $35 per month ($105 Quarterly)
Olivia - 1 sponsorship at $35 per month ($105 Quarterly)
Winnie - 1 sponsorship at $35 per month ($105 Quarterly)
All of these children have Special Needs and they are all in loving Foster Homes.
You can go to PRO's Blog to contact them! And, why you are there read about the program Kay Bratt is involved in!!! For $9.00 you can make a difference in the lives of 200 blessings!
Thank you for having a heart for these precious children!
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