"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jer 29:11

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there.  Our Mother's Day is just ending and yours is just beggining.  Crazy to think about.  I am very tired right now and it is not yet 9pm.  We had a fun day shopping on Shamian Island.  During breakfast today, we introduced ourselves to another family who was adopting two girls.  They already have two girls back home, so now they will have four girls.  They are pretty amazing people!  We really liked this family and a family friend, who was awesome enough to join them and help them out.  We found out that we were all going to the same place so we decided to do a dinner date.  We ended up running into them early and doing some shopping together.  It was funny to watch Dan and this guy haggle to get the best prices.  Rose you would have loved it:) 

We had a great time today.  There were some moments that were rough but tomorrow is a new day!   :)  Plus, unfortunatly I feel like I may be starting to get sinus problems.  So please pray that it is just from being tired and not getting sick. 

All the kids are sleeping right now and Dan is out and about on a diaper run.  I just hope he can find some because I think we have only one!

By the way Michelle, Cole loves porridge so if you can add that to the shopping list:)  Thanks for all  you do!!!!

Here is Cali and Dan doing the one, two, three, lift.   Cole loves this!  My arm started hurting so Cali and Donna had to help.

He has really started to bond with BaBa (Daddy in Chinese) and whenever you say Baba Cole looks for Dan.  He also looks for me when we say Mama and the girls when we say tei tei(sp).  It is very cute.  By the way for those wondering right now we call him ColeXiang.  Pronounced ColeShung.  It is close to his original name Chenxiang and he answers to it.  Except when he does not want to listen.  Then all of a sudden he does not know his name, or any other words be it in English or Chinese:)

Yes Dan had to have it!  Chris Coston this just may be your gift!!!   hahaha

5 comments:

  1. Happy mother's day!!!! i just wanted to tell you I love reading your blog!!! Cant wait for you guys to bring Cole home!!!!

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    1. Ashley thanks so much for taking the time and reading. I really appreciate anyone who is reading it and commenting!!! :)

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  2. Happy Mothers day my Dear Daughter-in-law. Welcome to the strange new world of raising a boy child. There are so many rewards as well as unsettling differences in that world. Our little Cole is at that age "terrible twos" (HA HA )where he is attempting to become an individual and yes his life is changing too. Just keep showing the love and may you be blessed with an abundance of patience. See you soon...... MOM

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  3. Just got caught up on your blog. It makes me miss China! I think it's a good sign that Cole is feeling comfortable enough to test the limits with you. ;) Praying you enjoy the rest of your trip and have a safe trip home! (And hope you all come home healthy!) Happy Mother's Day to a momma of 3!!

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  4. What a nice Mother's Day - your first with all 3 of your kids! How exciting!

    (cracking up at the Jerked Beef lol!)

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