Angry Frog

Our Christmas tree is a hodge podge of ornaments collected over a lifetime.  My oldest ornament is from 1986 and was a gift from a friend.  We have McDonalds toys, broken 1st Christmas ornaments that can't be replaced, etc.   It is a cheap, old fashioned Perfect tree.  My kids love it!  Every year I threaten to redo the tree and get grief from every person.  This year Faith was admiring the many different types of ornaments and then noticed the "angry frog" ornament.  I just loooove her so much.  We just laughed and explained to her the story behind  him.  I am sure you know it well.  Here is a picture of the Angry Frog on our tree.

And the next day we all sat and watched the movie together, Faith was so excited when she saw him on the tv she exclaimed, " YIPPY!"  You will never look at him the same will you :)

Santa - I know HIM!

Faith is really enjoying the Christmas season this year.  She was so excited to see Santa and tell him what she wanted.  She wants a pink sparkly teddy bear.  After she sat on his lap and told him, she had this terribly sad face while walking away with just a candy cane.  She thought she was going to get her present right then :(  Ahh those innocent moments.  She is just so excited about everything.  She picked out our tree this year, put the star on top of the tree, and has gone around our home hugging every decoration that is big enough to hug.  She had an entire conversation with a Santa I have in our kitchen telling him how much she loves him. 

Meet Kitchen Santa, Faith's new best friend :)

Adoption...I wish more people got it :)

The other day I was at the mall shopping with my older daughter Kylee. We ran into a Chinese business owner who was an artist. I want a painting of our family and began a conversation with him. Our adoption came up, and he was immediately judgemental. Words like " You white people think you can just save the world." He even asked my daughter, " You really treat her like she is your sister?" Kylee was shocked by his agressive and nasty behavior. This was the first negative encounter I have had with someone from China. Usually we strike up a conversation and talk about the country, the history, etc. He was so angry. He also said, " Maybe I will just adopt a white baby." I couldn't believe his anger. He just doesn't get it. So for the stranger at the mall, I hope someone emails you this link, maybe your heart will soften, and you will understand the joy. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

So grateful almost 3 years ago I followed God's prompting for our family!  She has been such a Joy in our lives!  Happy Thanksgiving!

Play date with Li Ling

Lauris and I met in China, almost two years ago.  Lauris's little girl Li Ling was from inner Mongolia, and I thought Lauris was so brave to come alone.  Her husband couldn't get off enough time.  Her daughter is blind and she has already had 4 surgeries to help her see.  She is so darling!  It was great to catch up and let the girls play.