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Where the "It" City Got It Wrong

I live in the "IT" city. It's a small town filled with big dreams. I guess you could call me a transplant, but I consider myself to be...

Tips for a Successful CSA

Do you belong to a CSA? Do you know what CSA means? I hope so as it is a full-swing back to to how many people in the world acquire...

Gotcha Day. Why We Celebrate.

If you are not part of the international adoption community, specifically, the Chinese adoption community, you may not have ever heard of...

Simple Family Feasts - Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie, All Saint's Day, Celtic

Whose Life Is It?

In 2010 we celebrated our one year anniversary as a family. Each of the children received their own Shutterfly book chronicling our...

What's the Beginning of the Story?

Many nights before bed, my girl asks to hear the story of Mama Bear and Papa Bear and how they traveled to China to get their daughter....

July 16th, 2010

Arwyn, Arwyn She's Our Girl!

I know, you want more about our girl. Part of me wishes I could hold on to her forever right here and not share her with anyone, but she...

Getting Close

Well, I thought I would update where we are!!! First, we are waiting for the US Consolate to grant us an appointment prior to leaving...

17 Days

Happy Day of the Dead. Or, Happy New Year in the Pagan World! I'll post later on Halloween, but right now my focus is....you guessed...

Countdown Begins

Well, the countdown has begun. I cannot even begin to explain the excitement and anxiety that is running rampant through our home right...

A Photo

Hi All. I have not posted pics other than our referral on the blog. You may have assumed we did not have more. But, we do. I think I have...