Morning guys - I so remember the orphanages - both our kids 'freaked' a little about going there - but when the left there WITH us - it was like the finally really believed that they were going HOME. But hard - don't we know it!
As for your story Jer - well - just glad that everybody is feeling better! Remember the rules - it was hard for me to during our last trip because everything wasn't a 'strange' to me - watch what you are eating and drinking my brother - they need you right now!
love and hugs to all - can't believe the pics - HOORAH is about the only word that fits!
We've been following your story, and have been so blessed by it! We will be following you to Luoyang in a few months to get our little girl, I'm pretty sure that is her crying in your last picture! Thanks! Hannah
Thank you for the pictures from the Luoyang Orphanage - my grandson came from there, but we hadn't seen pictures of the orphanage. He arrived in Denver on Christmas Day, 2008; almost 3 years old and wearing 18 month size clothes and hardly able to walk. Now he a happy, healthy, affectionate boy who loves to run; he is a wonderful blessing. The smiles on the faces of your two new daughters just warms my heart! God bless you all!
Absolutely PRICELESS!!! LOVED all of the pictures. These girls are so beautiful! All four of them. What wonderful big sisters to be taking such good care of their younger sisters already.
When we fell in love 24 years ago, we started down a path that has been challenging, exhausting, and breathtakingly beautiful. Here we chronicle the blessings and stressings of parenting some pretty amazing children. We think they're the perfect travel companions as we look forward to the next fork in the road. Welcome to our journey.
Our oldest by birth, he's the voracious reader, BYU fan, spiritual giant, sports nut, 4.0 student, huge-hearted ray of sunshine!
Parker Matthew--22
The red-headed social butterfly, he's our all-star athlete, top student, outdoor-loving, spunky second-born, with a heart of pure gold!
Jessica Anne "Jesi"--19
Our little princess with the big smile, Jesi loves fashion, friends, hanging with her siblings, and vacations. She sparkles!
Jacob Michael-- 6/8/2004
Little one of heavenly birth, born too soon to bloom on earth. You have taught us so much--we love you, Jacob!
Emily Anne "Emmy"--9/28/2005
Emily's exquisite little hands and feet have left their mark in this world. Her body was tiny, but her spirit enormous. We miss her!
Elizabeth Mei "Elli"--18
Elli's world may be dark, but she's the light of our lives! Lover of music, chocolate, and new toys, she fights a courageous battle with autism while bringing joy to all who know her!!
Gracelin Kate "Graci"--24
Showing true grace throughout her battles with heart disease and pulmonary hypertension, our Gracester is loved by everyone! She's smart, gorgeous, friendly, and has faith to move mountains!
Alexander Philip "Xander"--18
With a spunk and smile that could outmatch anyone's, our Xander has not let Cloves Syndrome get the best of him. He's a talented chef, a caring friend to MANY, our best helper, and is full of teenage humor.
Alexis Li "Lexi"--18
Meet the friendliest girl on the planet! Blind from birth, Lexi amazes all of us with her braille skills, determination, talents, but mosly by the way she spends her days SMILING. She is an angel in every way. We are thrilled to have our darling daughter home six years from China!!
Sophia Breanne "Sophi"--14
Her eyes called out to us from half-way around the world. Little Sophi is growing up and we would do anything to freeze her in time! She's beautiful, smart, and coy and can do amazing things with her toes! She has inspired people all around the world and we can't believe she is ours. Sophi = perfection.
Calais Rose "Cali"--22
Charming Cali joined our family in December of 2012. This girl is beautiful both inside and out. Born with spina bifida, Cali is confined to a wheelchair, but that does not keep her from enjoying life to the fullest. She is smart, opinionated, strong, and lovely in every way. She is a light in our family and a magnet for handsome young men!
Conner Allen-- 22
Meet our newest addition! Home nine years from China, Conner makes us wonder what we ever did without him. Blind from birth, he will blow you away with his incredible talent on the piano. He is sweet, witty, girl-crazy, kind and finally, OURS! We love you, Conner!
The Dog
Baxter-- 3 years
She begged and pleaded and wrote letter after letter telling us why she NEEDED a dog, and Sophi finally got her wish! Meet Baxter, the cutest mini-audssiedoodle on the planet.
What precious pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've never seen inside an orphanage before. Loved all the pictures and stories shared.
ReplyDeleteWhat smiles! And you're already mixing up your kids' names...SOPHI uses her feet!!
ReplyDeleteMorning guys - I so remember the orphanages - both our kids 'freaked' a little about going there - but when the left there WITH us - it was like the finally really believed that they were going HOME. But hard - don't we know it!
ReplyDeleteAs for your story Jer - well - just glad that everybody is feeling better! Remember the rules - it was hard for me to during our last trip because everything wasn't a 'strange' to me - watch what you are eating and drinking my brother - they need you right now!
love and hugs to all - can't believe the pics - HOORAH is about the only word that fits!
aus and co.
We've been following your story, and have been so blessed by it! We will be following you to Luoyang in a few months to get our little girl, I'm pretty sure that is her crying in your last picture!
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Hannah
Thank you for the pictures from the Luoyang Orphanage - my grandson came from there, but we hadn't seen pictures of the orphanage. He arrived in Denver on Christmas Day, 2008; almost 3 years old and wearing 18 month size clothes and hardly able to walk. Now he a happy, healthy, affectionate boy who loves to run; he is a wonderful blessing.
ReplyDeleteThe smiles on the faces of your two new daughters just warms my heart! God bless you all!
YAY for pics!!!
ReplyDeleteChristi--I agree with Becky in one of her previous comments--you are GLOWING!!! :-)
Those have got to be the sweetest girls ever. And the flexibility that little Sophi has is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely PRICELESS!!! LOVED all of the pictures. These girls are so beautiful! All four of them. What wonderful big sisters to be taking such good care of their younger sisters already.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing mommy and family you are!! Enjoying your pics and journey to your new additions :)
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