Monday, March 11, 2013
Followers, checkout the big news. . .
In case there's a few of you who haven't "moved" with me. . .now's the time to go! Wonderful news and a "Give Away" coming up over at www.dawsonmakes9.blogspot.com
Monday, December 3, 2012
MOVING!
What? Our blog - no more room!
Oh, how can it be?
We have lots to share - pictures and news,
Want to know more? Follow us and see!
www.dawsonmakes9.blogspot.com
Oh, how can it be?
We have lots to share - pictures and news,
Want to know more? Follow us and see!
www.dawsonmakes9.blogspot.com
Saturday, December 1, 2012
We Have a Published Author in the House!
Diamonte
Start
Fast, Fresh
Running, Driving, Racing
Alpha, Stamina, Sweat, Omega
Coming, Tiring, Cramping
Slow, Breathless
Finish
A Truly Spectacular Place
In immensely dark caves,
Over lightly shaded gray clouds,
With amazing spooky waters in the
background,
Winter cools the earth
From highly held cliffs,
Beneath steeply carved peaks,
Around undiscovered corners
I hear the mountains calling me.
Yes, our Fulton is now a published author. I have known for a while that he had a special gift in this area. During our homeschool years, I was amazed at his use of symbolism and abstract thinking in his writing. A talent he did not get from me! His 6th grade English teacher has really praised and encouraged Fulton in this area. After writing the above 2 poems, she sent them to her sister who has an online site for gifted student authors. www.teachgoodwriting.blogspot.com David and I are so proud! |
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
It's Fall Ya'll
I do realize it has been "fall" for a while now and that winter is fastly approaching, but I need to catch up on some posts so let's just pretend . . .
Fall means apple picking!
Another 1st for Leiney Grace
Apple picking tip - store your fresh apples in gallon ziplock bags in your fridge's fruit/ veggie bin. They last for months. We are still eating apples we picked on this day in September!
Leiney Grace and Aunt Lulu have such a bond since Aunt Lulu has been there since Day 1. She travelled with me to China to adopt Leiney Grace.
These 2 boys have such a sweet relationship. I hear Fulton tell Hudson often "Buddy, I can't play with you right now. I have to do my homework. You don't want Fulton to get in trouble, do you?" Hudson adores Fulton - until he gets body slammed on the sofa : )
My crew plus some cousins - John Parker, Gabe and Kylene - my cousins' children. Our apple picking trip is a tradition now and since Lulu and Sheri live in "Apple Country", we always do it together. Making memories is a wonderful treasure!
The whole gang!
Fall means Happy Gotcha Day to Ellie. Back in September 2008, we travelled to Kunming, China to meet our sweet little Ellie. It is so hard to belive that Ellie joined our family 4 years ago. Wow! Those 4 years have flown by.
Fall means Halloween. This year we had a skateboader/ Rip stick guy, Rapunzel, Ariel, a Ninja, Tinkerbell, and an adorable little monkey! And 2 teens who refused to be anybody but themselves. Might have regretted that a bit when it was time to eat candy : ) Their little siblings did share some of their loot!
Fall means it's hunting season. Hudson was quite proud of the buck his Daddy brought home in the back of the truck!
And fall means football!
With 8 kiddos, only a few go at a time. On this day, Shelby, Fulton, and Ethan accompanied David to cheer the Gamecocks on!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Supporting Adopting Families is EASY
you probably already know that reading adoption - related blogs is a favorite pasttime of mine. another favorite pasttime is advocating for orphans - oh yeah, you knew that too. another one is supporting famlies who are adopting. here's another way you, too, can support a family who has stepped out in faith to adopt! and these shirts are awesome! i own 3 and looove them. buy a great shirt with an awesome verse on it and support an adopting family. these tees will make super christmas gifts too. just saying! another win - win situation.
wildolivetees.com
Are you ready?
The Family Code is WHITNEY407.
Got it? Goooood
and to meet this wonderful family, check out their family blog -
whitneygang.blogspot.com
Thursday, October 25, 2012
A Fighter!
Tao Tao as a 3month old |
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Another great idea to help orphans - support a fundraising family! Adeye at "No Greater Joy Mom" is focusing on helping fundraising families bring home their precious kiddos from all over the world. There are some great items for sale, auction, etc. Take a peek. Christmas is right around the corner! Get a great gift, support a fundraising family, and help a child come home! That's a WIN WIN situation folks!
http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/10/online-fundraisers-happening-now.html
http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/10/online-fundraisers-happening-now.html
Friday, October 19, 2012
In Case You Need A Laugh
It has been another busy week. I should be asleep yet I just have to share - mainly so I won't forget.
After David returned from his trek to the nearby town where all of our kids' activities are (still asking myself why we don't move there?) to take 2 kiddos to their school's last football game, one of those 2 kids (who shall remain nameless) tells us he has to "type something". It's 9:00 by now. His bed time is 9:30. Well "type something" actually means a 3 page paper. . . due TOMORROW. Did I mention that "Nameless" doesn't type. He pecks. "Nameless" didn't bother to do this assignment, which he has known about for 3 days, while he sat around for 90 minutes after school waiting to go to above mentioned football game. Let's just say, after a good lecture, a coveted privelege removed, and a few tears, he went to bed. "Nameless" did not "type something" and will be starting from a possible 90 points rather than 100 when he turns his assignment in on Monday.
10 minutes later, son #2 walks downstairs and proceeds to tell me for the200th 20th time that he does NOT want to go to the parent teacher conference before I take he and his friends to a fun place to celebrate his birthday, and after I calmly tell him it is NOT an option as said conference and said party are in above mentioned nearby town 30 minutes from home, my husband said something that made me laugh and find joy when I had very little left. . . As we were discussing our not so serene evening with our precious sons, I humbly stated "I didn't even raise my voice." My witty husband replied "I might have lost my mind, but I didn't raise my voice either."
Maybe that's not funny. But to this tired mom on a Thursday night, it was hysterical!
After David returned from his trek to the nearby town where all of our kids' activities are (still asking myself why we don't move there?) to take 2 kiddos to their school's last football game, one of those 2 kids (who shall remain nameless) tells us he has to "type something". It's 9:00 by now. His bed time is 9:30. Well "type something" actually means a 3 page paper. . . due TOMORROW. Did I mention that "Nameless" doesn't type. He pecks. "Nameless" didn't bother to do this assignment, which he has known about for 3 days, while he sat around for 90 minutes after school waiting to go to above mentioned football game. Let's just say, after a good lecture, a coveted privelege removed, and a few tears, he went to bed. "Nameless" did not "type something" and will be starting from a possible 90 points rather than 100 when he turns his assignment in on Monday.
10 minutes later, son #2 walks downstairs and proceeds to tell me for the
Maybe that's not funny. But to this tired mom on a Thursday night, it was hysterical!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Helping Mama Kong Help Orphans in China
Please take a moment to check out Kim's latest post about how we can help Mama Kong as she cares for 30 special needs orphans in a rural, severely polluted, impoverished area of China. It's a simple idea really. And I can't wait to see how God uses a woman in SC with a heart for orphans, a pearl necklace, and a blog to raise money for a selfless woman in China caring for 30 or more children with special needs! Who ever said being a Christian is boring? His miracles are fascinating, inspiring, and exciting! Let's all be a part of this one: ) Go now: www.catecomeshome.blogspot.com
And to see the documentary about Mama Kong go to You Tube and search for "Lost Children of the Coal". You will be inspired!
And to see the documentary about Mama Kong go to You Tube and search for "Lost Children of the Coal". You will be inspired!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Advocating for Max
Isn't Max adorable? This little cutie has been waiting over a year for a family. He is 4 years old and is diagnosed with hemophilia. That sounds like a scary diagnosis, but he is doing very well in the orphanage and is in the Half the Sky Little Sister's preschool program. Of course he does bruise easily and has to be careful when playing outside. He is described as extroverted, outgoing and social. Little Max is fond of listening to music and pretend playing. Curious Max is also described as being one who can be impatient and stubborn at times - sounds like most little 4 year old boys! Please spread the word about Max. And email with any questions: dfbjhb@windstream.net
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