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Sewing or Something: July 2011
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Glossary of Sewing Terms. Friday, July 22, 2011. Bow Tie and Party Dress! I made my littlest a bow tie for my sister-in-law's wedding using Prudent Baby's Bow Tie Tutorial. Fabric from Hobby Lobby). I ran out of time and didn't make the actual sliding clasp that it should hook on to. (I just pinned it to his shirt) I think that worked perfect for his age anyways. I actually got a compliment on it from someone I didn't know at the wedding! My baby niece's dress ended up fitting perfect! She gives you patt...
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Mighty to Save: 27 Weeks
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The Lord your God is With you, he is mighty to save" Zephaniah 3:17. Friday, May 17. Twenty-seven weeks (well, actually, I'm just about 28 weeks now). Has it really been six weeks already since my last update? I wish I could go back and tell my pregnant-with-Sophia-self to enjoy all of that free time that I had to post about my pregnancy, take pictures of my growing belly, and prepare for a baby. Things are so much different the second time around! Belly picture on Mother's Day at 27 weeks. It's mostly f...
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Forever and Always: September 2012
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Friday, September 7, 2012. It's been so long since I've written I wouldn't be surprised if my readership has up and left. For anyone still around, thank you, and here's an update of the family. Gosh how I wish summer wasn't over. Many joy-filled moments and time spent with family and special friends. Love our time at the cabin.the kids could live here. 3 of my 4 kiddos got up on water skis. Backyard zip line fun. And what summer isn't complete without a few polly wogs that turn into frogs. I have found i...
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Forever and Always: December 2011
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011. 1st Christmas Through the Eyes of a 5 Year Old. It's been pretty awesome to experience so many firsts with a child who is older. Christmas was pretty magical this year. Did Meskie celebrate Christmas in Ethiopia? So what was it really like Christmas morning? Pure joy. By all. The cool thing is that the kids were genuinely appreciative of what they got. Much to be thankful for this Christmas. . Monday, December 5, 2011. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I started this blog to chroni...
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Forever and Always: May 2012
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012. One Year Ago - "She is Yours". Would we be the lucky ones? I did my best to think positively but prepared for the worst. I knew we would eventually pass court. But if we didn't pass on the first court date, it would mean the difference between bringing our daughter home within 2 months, or bringing her home 4-6 months later. And so there we were, waiting for our name to be called, wondering if we would be overjoyed or overcome with sadness. Pictures of our first meeting with Meskie.
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Forever and Always: March 2012
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Friday, March 23, 2012. Two years ago today we were matched with our daughter. Never could I have imagined the joy she’s brought to our lives. She shines a light on everything and everyone around her. There’s not a day that goes by we don’t thank our lucky stars we get to be her parents. Friday, March 16, 2012. At what age do we introduce the concept of racial injustices to our children? How are they introduced to the concept of discrimination? About race and discrimination, at the right time. I thought ...
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Forever and Always: January 2012
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Friday, January 27, 2012. Meskie has been home 6 months now. To sum up how our family has adjusted? We feel so lucky. Lucky that Meskie has attached to us, is loving, kind-hearted, and has a personality that fits right in with her siblings. She has gone through so much in her short little life.and is one strong cookie. I find myself reflecting on the role her brothers and sister have played in how well she's adjusted. It's a huge part of why she's doing so well. Friday, January 13, 2012. Finding Our Way ...
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Forever and Always: Finding Time
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Thursday, May 3, 2012. Some days I feel like I blink and the day is over. We are in full swing with kids' activities. Lots of juggling. And I don't think I even know the half of it yet with my kids still being fairly young. So thankful for grandparents who live close by and are willing to help. It's not uncommon to have 3 games/activities at the same time on the same day. May 4, 2012 at 5:31 AM. May 4, 2012 at 10:51 PM. May 4, 2012 at 6:51 AM. Hey Cami. Wanted to let you know there is a Wolayta kids ...
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Forever and Always: November 2011
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Monday, November 28, 2011. Our Experience in Bringing Home an Older Child. In our case, Meskie has adjusted amazingly well. That's not to say there haven't been challenges.but. I believe the other main reason she would have multiple meltdowns that first month or so home was due to us setting some boundaries. Thankfully they seemed to get it. One thing I had tried to prepare for, but it's still difficult, is the grieving your child will no doubt experience. And babies grieve to. But it is very dif...So fo...
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Forever and Always: September 2011
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011. 2 months home - 5 years old! It's pretty awesome to reflect on Meskie's adjustment in the last two months. We are lucky. It's not been without challenges (to be expected), but she's happy and incredibly loving and seems to feel much more secure about everything. We are all settling in to life as a family of six. Happy Birthday to our sweet M. You are loving, smart, determined, playful and oh so loved.. Our family is finally complete. Monday, September 19, 2011. At my house, ...
