Lucy's dance recital

My parents and David's mom came into town for Lucy's dance. Her babysitter Lovely relaxed and did her hair for her. I think the picture of Lucy and Lovely is beautiful. Sam wanted David to take the picture of him behind the gate, because he thought it was funny that he looked like he was in jail. He is so silly.

Sports day

These pictures of Sam were taken before school. It was sports day and the kids were suppose to wear something with their favorite team on it. The picture of Lucy was taken at a local hot dog shop. they had a special day for kids with face painting and balloons. Lucy wanted Chicago Cubs face painted on her check. She wanted David to take a picture of it to tease Grandpa Reese (an Indians fan) and Pa Pa McGary(a Cardinals fan).

Pictures

I have had these pictures on my camera for a liitle over a month. I packed my camera cord when we moved and just found it a couple days ago. I wanted to post these pictures. The first set is when david's aunt Sue was visiting Chicago for a nurse's conference. We all went to the Science museum and to the train restraunt, which is one of our favorites.

Lucy's first lost tooth

Lucy lost her very first tooth today. She was so excited. She started screaming, "I lost my tooth! I lost my tooth!" I am sure the whole neighborhood heard her. She is very excited to put her tooth under her pillow and see what the tooth fairy will bring her.

Life is so fragile.

My mom called me with terrible news today. She told me that Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter had been killed in a tragic accident. I cried for them. I can't begin to even imagine the pain they must feel. I have been praying all day for them. I am praying that the Holy Spirit takes my feeble words and interceded for this precious family. I have been a huge fan of SCC since high school, and attend his concerts whenever I can. It was a program on Focus on the Family about adoption featuring SCC that lead David and I to finally stop talking and praying about adoption, and move forward.My children are also the same age as his daughter I spoke a little sweeter to Lucy and Sam today and hugged them a little longer. Oh God take our prayers support this family, speak grace and healing to their son. You can read more about this story.

praying for China

I read this article on Yahoo and thought it was one of the saddest stories I have ever read. I am linked to the precious, beautiful Chinese people forever, through my Sam. In the midst of the craziness of moving and packing I can get so wrapped up in myself and all my stress. Then I take a moment to sit and read Curious George Goes to the Hospital with Sam, and I hear Sam's sweet voice and look into his big gorgeous Asian eyes, and my heart cries for the mothers and fathers of China

My heart breaks for China

My heart is breaking for China tonight. It was hard to watch the video on the news tonight. I can't begin to imagine the horror of the parents waiting to hear whether their children are alive or dead. Please pray for the Chinese people. I have been so busy getting ready to move. I will try to post some new pictures this week.