Chinese girls become American Cowgirls!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Update on Faith
Faith was released from the hospital today and is doing well -- thanks for all of the well wishes and prayers.
I'm sure Hope was quite confused with Mom not being home to tuck her in these past two nights(but I know Dad did a great job) and even more confused that Faith wasn't there. The girls often play separately but they generally aren't too far away from each other and as far as I know they have never spent any time apart, especially all night! She was able to come to the hospital and spend time and even crawled into the misting tent with her sister for awhile last night :)but when bedtime came she and Dad went home alone. I think the girls are doing very well with their attachment to Mom and Dad (as well as the rest of the family) and are very comfortable and happy with their forever family but I wonder what has gone through their minds these past few days being separated, especially Hope. Did she wonder if Mom and Faith were coming back? did she think her little world was once again being turned upside down? I am just so glad she was able to spend time with Mom and Faith (and Dad) at the hospital, and of course they are all back together again!
but not at their house! Seems that Mom and Dad are having hardwood floors put in at home and the work started yesterday. Mom said the dust and mess was just too much so they will be spending the next few days/nights in a hotel:) Hopefully the work will get done quickly and Faith (and Hope) will be getting tucked into their own little beds really soon.
Faith was released from the hospital today and is doing well -- thanks for all of the well wishes and prayers.
I'm sure Hope was quite confused with Mom not being home to tuck her in these past two nights(but I know Dad did a great job) and even more confused that Faith wasn't there. The girls often play separately but they generally aren't too far away from each other and as far as I know they have never spent any time apart, especially all night! She was able to come to the hospital and spend time and even crawled into the misting tent with her sister for awhile last night :)but when bedtime came she and Dad went home alone. I think the girls are doing very well with their attachment to Mom and Dad (as well as the rest of the family) and are very comfortable and happy with their forever family but I wonder what has gone through their minds these past few days being separated, especially Hope. Did she wonder if Mom and Faith were coming back? did she think her little world was once again being turned upside down? I am just so glad she was able to spend time with Mom and Faith (and Dad) at the hospital, and of course they are all back together again!
but not at their house! Seems that Mom and Dad are having hardwood floors put in at home and the work started yesterday. Mom said the dust and mess was just too much so they will be spending the next few days/nights in a hotel:) Hopefully the work will get done quickly and Faith (and Hope) will be getting tucked into their own little beds really soon.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Faith
Our little Faith is in the hospital with pneumonia. She is doing fine but the Doctor decided she needed to be in a misting tent and get some antibiotics through IV for a few days in order to kick this. She and Hope both have been battling respiratory infections off and on for awhile and it looks like it just got the best of Faith. We're hopeful she will be able to go home tomorrow.
We ask for your thoughts and prayers that Faith recovers quickly.
Due to a computer crash, a trip to Texas, and visitors here in NY, I haven't been able to get the blog updated but have much to share and pictures to show off so will get that done within the next few days.
Hope checking out her sister
Our little Faith is in the hospital with pneumonia. She is doing fine but the Doctor decided she needed to be in a misting tent and get some antibiotics through IV for a few days in order to kick this. She and Hope both have been battling respiratory infections off and on for awhile and it looks like it just got the best of Faith. We're hopeful she will be able to go home tomorrow.
We ask for your thoughts and prayers that Faith recovers quickly.
Due to a computer crash, a trip to Texas, and visitors here in NY, I haven't been able to get the blog updated but have much to share and pictures to show off so will get that done within the next few days.
Hope checking out her sister
Monday, April 30, 2007
Having Fun on a Spring Afternoon
Hope
Faith
This past weekend Mom and the girls had some fun taking pictures --
Love those pigtails :)
To see more pictures click the image below or to see them in a slide show click here.
Hope
Faith
This past weekend Mom and the girls had some fun taking pictures --
Love those pigtails :)
To see more pictures click the image below or to see them in a slide show click here.
Friday, April 27, 2007
The FFFF Challenge this week -- Gotcha Day Clothes!
I'm not sure how Donna over at Double Happiness! thinks up these challenges but she certainly has a creative mind!
I wasn't sure whether "the Mom" would be up for this one. She had put the girls "Gotcha Day" clothes away as soon as they returned from China as she was afraid that if the girls saw them it would bring back memories of a very difficult day in their little lives. Of course they have done very well adjusting and seem to be such happy little girls these days so she decided to give it a shot.
Not too bad of a fit, just of bit short in length -- of course they also aren't wearing the several layers underneath that they had on on Gotcha Day. I remember Mom telling me (Mimi)that everything they were wearing appeared to be new.
What a difference 6+ months make, even in the same clothes!
I'm not sure how Donna over at Double Happiness! thinks up these challenges but she certainly has a creative mind!
I wasn't sure whether "the Mom" would be up for this one. She had put the girls "Gotcha Day" clothes away as soon as they returned from China as she was afraid that if the girls saw them it would bring back memories of a very difficult day in their little lives. Of course they have done very well adjusting and seem to be such happy little girls these days so she decided to give it a shot.
Not too bad of a fit, just of bit short in length -- of course they also aren't wearing the several layers underneath that they had on on Gotcha Day. I remember Mom telling me (Mimi)that everything they were wearing appeared to be new.
What a difference 6+ months make, even in the same clothes!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
I Just Love These Girls!
Mimi misses seeing these girls so much and I so much enjoy getting these fun pictures where you just see how much fun (and sometimes not :) that they have. To see the world from a two year old's eyes -- the delight and wonder and surprise -- enjoy.
Mimi misses seeing these girls so much and I so much enjoy getting these fun pictures where you just see how much fun (and sometimes not :) that they have. To see the world from a two year old's eyes -- the delight and wonder and surprise -- enjoy.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Fun With Bubbles!
A Big Thanks to Aunt Chelle, Cody, Tanner & Bailey! They recently sent a Dora Bubble Machine to the girls and the twins love it!
What is it about bubbles that can just seem to brighten a day or bring a smile to one's face? Bubbles seem to be one of those 'must haves' that many parents traveling to China to get their little ones take along -- you see evidence in so many pictures posted on blogs during that time. I know the Mom and Dad did and the twins really responded to those bubbles with giggles and glee. Whether your blowing them or chasing them they are just fun! It's fun to try for those little bitty bubbles and those very large bubbles, and what about when you can create a whole string of bubbles all linked together? And they always have that shimmery iridescent look about them that are so pretty reflecting the sun -- can you tell Mimi loves bubbles too? Guess your never too old for bubble fun :)
Enjoy some pictures of the girls having fun with their new bubble machine --
I just love those giggles and can't wait to see these sweet girls again -- just 39 more days!
A Big Thanks to Aunt Chelle, Cody, Tanner & Bailey! They recently sent a Dora Bubble Machine to the girls and the twins love it!
What is it about bubbles that can just seem to brighten a day or bring a smile to one's face? Bubbles seem to be one of those 'must haves' that many parents traveling to China to get their little ones take along -- you see evidence in so many pictures posted on blogs during that time. I know the Mom and Dad did and the twins really responded to those bubbles with giggles and glee. Whether your blowing them or chasing them they are just fun! It's fun to try for those little bitty bubbles and those very large bubbles, and what about when you can create a whole string of bubbles all linked together? And they always have that shimmery iridescent look about them that are so pretty reflecting the sun -- can you tell Mimi loves bubbles too? Guess your never too old for bubble fun :)
Enjoy some pictures of the girls having fun with their new bubble machine --
I just love those giggles and can't wait to see these sweet girls again -- just 39 more days!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Garrett & Colton
Garrett and Colton are two cousins the twins haven't yet had a chance to meet. In fact since they live far away in Seattle, Mimi and the rest of the gang don't get to see them often either! Their Mom, Aunt Linda has just started a blog for the boys and we have really enjoyed being able to keep "in touch" a little better.
Colton on the left and Garrett on the right
Garrett and Colton are two cousins the twins haven't yet had a chance to meet. In fact since they live far away in Seattle, Mimi and the rest of the gang don't get to see them often either! Their Mom, Aunt Linda has just started a blog for the boys and we have really enjoyed being able to keep "in touch" a little better.
Colton on the left and Garrett on the right
Friday, April 20, 2007
This week's Double Happiness! Foto Challenge is "Toddler Art"!
Well, we've got toddlers and they love art so here's an example of some of their masterpieces. This is one of their favorite activities at Ruth's House where they go to PreSchool.
Here are the girls with their crayons and coloring books, so far they haven't 'painted' any wall murals, wonder when they will get around to that! :)
Faith - "Look, Mom"
Hope
Faith
Can you guess which twin did which pictures? And no cheating by looking at the names:) Hint - Hope is VERY NEAT and specific about anything she does (and she LOVES sunglasses) while Faith is much more spontaneous and um, messy? Which frustrates her sister to no end.
This last "art" was created especially for Dad!! with a wee bit of help from Mom?
Well, we've got toddlers and they love art so here's an example of some of their masterpieces. This is one of their favorite activities at Ruth's House where they go to PreSchool.
Here are the girls with their crayons and coloring books, so far they haven't 'painted' any wall murals, wonder when they will get around to that! :)
Faith - "Look, Mom"
Hope
Faith
Can you guess which twin did which pictures? And no cheating by looking at the names:) Hint - Hope is VERY NEAT and specific about anything she does (and she LOVES sunglasses) while Faith is much more spontaneous and um, messy? Which frustrates her sister to no end.
This last "art" was created especially for Dad!! with a wee bit of help from Mom?
Thursday, April 19, 2007
The Twins say "Congratulations!"
To cousins Cody and Tanner Welch for advancing to Regionals in Track and Field --
Cody, a Junior at DeLeon High School qualified in Pole Vaulting and Tanner, a Freshman at DeLeon High School qualified in the 300 Hurdles -- great job!
(Note:Mimi is very proud of her grandsons too!)
Tanner and Cody just hangin out between events
Tanner (Mimi doesn't do such a great job of taking action shots :)
Cody
And further Congratulations to Cody and to DeLeon High School for making it to State in One Act Play Competition for "The Beggar's Opera"!
A portion of the article in the Abilene Reporter News --
"Saturday was an emotional day for the cast of De Leon High School's "The Beggar's Opera." While the students were competing in a regional UIL one-act play contest in Abilene, they were thinking of a classmate in the hospital following a serious traffic accident on Easter.
Students dedicated their performance to their classmate Kelsey Menzel, who was undergoing a third surgery for her injuries, and then went on to qualify for the state University Interscholastic League one-act play contest.
"We have a tight-knit group that can pull together through anything," said Terra Jobe, De Leon High School theater director. "They were able to prove that this week."
Menzel, who was to have been in the play, is listed in stable condition at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth."
We're sending lots of special prayers Kelsey's way and know she was with the group in spirit last Saturday.
Kevin Smith, Cody Welch, Brody Hammonds, & Hunter Golden striking a pose after advancing to Regionals
Dress Rehearsal
To cousins Cody and Tanner Welch for advancing to Regionals in Track and Field --
Cody, a Junior at DeLeon High School qualified in Pole Vaulting and Tanner, a Freshman at DeLeon High School qualified in the 300 Hurdles -- great job!
(Note:Mimi is very proud of her grandsons too!)
Tanner and Cody just hangin out between events
Tanner (Mimi doesn't do such a great job of taking action shots :)
Cody
And further Congratulations to Cody and to DeLeon High School for making it to State in One Act Play Competition for "The Beggar's Opera"!
A portion of the article in the Abilene Reporter News --
"Saturday was an emotional day for the cast of De Leon High School's "The Beggar's Opera." While the students were competing in a regional UIL one-act play contest in Abilene, they were thinking of a classmate in the hospital following a serious traffic accident on Easter.
Students dedicated their performance to their classmate Kelsey Menzel, who was undergoing a third surgery for her injuries, and then went on to qualify for the state University Interscholastic League one-act play contest.
"We have a tight-knit group that can pull together through anything," said Terra Jobe, De Leon High School theater director. "They were able to prove that this week."
Menzel, who was to have been in the play, is listed in stable condition at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth."
We're sending lots of special prayers Kelsey's way and know she was with the group in spirit last Saturday.
Kevin Smith, Cody Welch, Brody Hammonds, & Hunter Golden striking a pose after advancing to Regionals
Dress Rehearsal
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