It all started around Christmas when Eric (Lori's hubby answered the phone) I asked if I could come visit and surprise her...
We have never met and at the end of January I boarded a plane to Wisconsin to surprise a dear friend whom I have talked with since our process with Tessa in 2006. We have a great group of families on a email group where all of us families can talk and support each other through our Taiwan adoptions.This is where it all began for Lori and I. She was referred a sweet baby girl shortly after our referral of Tessa. Throughout our long court processes to our daughters, we laughed, got frustrated, and cried. She was such a great support and therapist(he he) while we both waited. So I decided to hope on a plane to Wisconsin the last week of January(NUTS!!!)and fly to surprise her and her kiddos.... Her hubby Eric and family and friends kept it top secret.... So Lori pulled up in her garage and I went out to surprise her. Wyatt her oldest said Mommy who is that and as she looked up out of her mouth came what the Heck are you doing here and then in January of all times..... I know this is not probably the best way to meet someone for the first time to show up and plant yourself as a complete stranger in their home for 3 days but it was just like I thought it would be... Just like I've known her for more then 3 years.... Although she is shorter then I thought... LOL. We enjoyed the next few days checking things out around the area.... Freezing my boody off. Then another family who adopted from our same facility in Taiwan came to meet me also at Lori's. Tom, Diane and their adorable son Jonathan. We had a great afternoon gabbing and eating Brats on the grill. Thanks Eric. It was so nice to connect with another family who has been in this with us for years. Jonathan and Tessa shared the same foster Mom in Taiwan although Tessa was already home when Jonathan went in to her home.
Just the connection for the kids is awesome. So all in all a perfect, perfect trip. I enjoyed Wyatt, Ellie and of course their new little guy Emmitt. I had so much fun with the kids. I just wish we lived closer. They are such beautiful children and wish I could spoil them more often.
Well, I owe my fabulous surprise visit to Eric for pulling this off for Lori.
I want to tell ya how much I appreciate your hospitality for putting up with me for several days..... I promise to do it again. But this time Lori will be informed... LOL
1/19/2010
Great pics
Ok so picked up a pair of Jeans for Tatumn and she took the sticker off and put it on Tessa's forehead after I read it I said hold on let me get a picture of it.... Read closely.... Instantly Slims You!!!!!!Hah as you all know I am a Fluffy Mom and having 5 kids has not slimmed me any.... But as much as we chase Tessa around and out of everything Whew..... She has not slimmed me yet. But hey it was worth the try......
Our handsome Tae Kwon Do kid.... He just loves it.....At the Park
After just about freezing to death... we finally got to enjoy a beautiful day at the park and lunch at our Chinese Restaurant. The kiddos are doing so great with everything. Sleep... school, and just everything. Trey has been home 5 mos now and we could never imagine life without him. He is very much a Mamma's boy and prefers me to help him do what ever he needs help with. Doesn't bother me a bit. Tessa, well she is 3 and has the sassy attitude to go with it. She is so beautiful and so full of life. We really are very lucky all the way around to have a great group of kids.
12/25/2009
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
We had a very great Christmas. All the children were very happy with Santa Claus this year. Too many goodies. But so worth seeing Trey's eyes when he came downstairs for his first Christmas. They have played all day. We will continue to un bury our house in the coming few days from the Santa Claus visit. Wish us luck.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our Family and Friends.
Twas the Night Before Christmas!
Trey's 1st Christmas Ever! He is so excited... I have to tell ya he sang through Target the other night. Belting out Santa Claus is coming to town in almost perfect Chinglish. So darn cute. I never once asked him to quiet down. This is truly what the spirit of Christmas is all about. The Children. Both little ones down by 7:30. Yipee!!!!Merry Christmas!
Christmas time at our House
Family of 5 kiddos all smiling no crying, just perfect.
Melting our hearts this photo. Of our babies...
Trey has gained 6lbs. in the almost 5 months he has been home and he really needed that. What a beautiful addition he has been to our family. As he looked at our family photos in the house up on the wall he wanted to know where he was. I would say you were still in Taiwan. His response .... Oh No..... Yep buddy. It too seems like he has always been our son so to him I feel he might think the feeling is the same. He knows he is ours. We still continue to see how very sweet and loving he is. He is such a good boy. Such a good sleeper. Thank Heavens.... and truly just so thankful for everything he has.Trey makes his and Mei Mei's(lil sis) beds every morning and even our bed. WOW>>>>> easy peasy this little guy is. Loving Tae Kwon Do still and all around just so smart and a great little guy. I would imagine since we really haven't had any major meltdowns or anything that he to has just settled in just so nicely. He loves everything about having his first Christmas. Trey speaks great English and tells me more and more about his foster family, what he had in his room there, and just some general things about Taiwan.
It is great that he has just walked right into our lives with out any turning back. He loves life.... We love him very much too....He was meant to be ours!
Tessa has never been professionally photographed. She really up until about 6 mos ago probably would have never let go of me enough to do a photo shoot by herself. She is just so beautiful and so busy. Can't believe she is 3 yrs old and has been home for 3 Christmas's already. We never thought we would have more then 3 children and look we are up to 5. Feeling pretty darned blessed to have been able to bring these 2 beautiful children into our lives.
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