The girls are going through a "posing" stage. Either they see the camera and immediately strike a pose OR they run from the camera (Maddox more than MK!) leaving me to photograph their backs. Sigh. Girls will be girls :) Nevertheless, CNY would not be CNY without a party and Chinese silks.
So, we invited a few of our favorite friends, who brought some delicious Chinese food for us all to indulge in, which led to some after dinner conversation for the adults while the kiddos played and played. A party, food, play, play, food and cookies/cupcakes for dessert! Yummm!
The added bonus....Facetime with the Hatcher family! Our dear friends, the Hatchers, are in China NOW hugging their precious new baby girl! Welcome Louisa! Can't wait to meet you!Meanwhile, back at home, Amy's parents and and two of the Hatcher children were in attendance for our CNY celebration. Grandparent visitors are always a welcome addition to our gatherings! Thankfully, they made themselves at home and joined in the evening fun!
The red couch photo attempt.....looks very similar to the ones taken at the White Swan, right? A few are looking into the camera, a few are tired, some are smiling, some not so much.....
but, wow, look at these guys! Ten precious little ones.....nine adopted, one touched by adoption, all changed forever, all loved. My heart is heavy tonight. What if these guys had not been "chosen?".....what if there is another one waiting???? what if????? Colin asked me, "So exactly how much does adoption cost?" I said, "Well, around $35,000." He sighed and said, "So you are telling me we could adopt two more children instead of purchasing a Suburban?" Laughing, I said, "Yes. You can invest in a car or invest in the life of a child." Proudly he said, "I think I will take investing in the life of a child."
The red couch photo attempt.....looks very similar to the ones taken at the White Swan, right? A few are looking into the camera, a few are tired, some are smiling, some not so much.....
but, wow, look at these guys! Ten precious little ones.....nine adopted, one touched by adoption, all changed forever, all loved. My heart is heavy tonight. What if these guys had not been "chosen?".....what if there is another one waiting???? what if????? Colin asked me, "So exactly how much does adoption cost?" I said, "Well, around $35,000." He sighed and said, "So you are telling me we could adopt two more children instead of purchasing a Suburban?" Laughing, I said, "Yes. You can invest in a car or invest in the life of a child." Proudly he said, "I think I will take investing in the life of a child." (Our boys are into cars. And they think we need a Suburban. We don't. Our van is good.)
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