tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834193850857878612024-03-05T01:21:29.526-05:00Bao Bao Addie MeiMy "Sweet Baby" Addie Mei.Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-69260718960527039752012-09-17T13:12:00.001-04:002012-09-17T13:13:16.042-04:00Oops<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDeJN6f-YJk4inv8AIrEE5syVqXbLJtKd-6Y-j5bIOJ7UFzEy09IVAdcU935bpSVXCsxx08BlOCnkRlxKKeXZjWSe_Vb5MjXyWUIXorl6YZEQnrQlZBmpkn634mGDKLKJNAdl7DdvkQ4/s1600/addiemei.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDeJN6f-YJk4inv8AIrEE5syVqXbLJtKd-6Y-j5bIOJ7UFzEy09IVAdcU935bpSVXCsxx08BlOCnkRlxKKeXZjWSe_Vb5MjXyWUIXorl6YZEQnrQlZBmpkn634mGDKLKJNAdl7DdvkQ4/s320/addiemei.jpg" width="179" /></a>It has been about two years since I have posted anything on this site. With the wonderful invention of Facebook, my family stays up to date on our happenings so I have neglected our blog. I will give a brief overview of our fun.<br />
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Addie-Mei is now 8 years old and in the third grade. She is a beautiful, sweet young lady. She is involved in many things at school, including playing volleyball and the school choir. She continues to grow in her relationship with Christ. She was baptized on April 15 of this year. A very special day for her and most of her family were able to make it down for her special day. She also continues to be a part of our church's Easter Passion play, Behold the Lamb. We love to serve the Lord together in this production.<br />
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We continue to enjoy our trips to Alabama each year to visit our wonderful friends, the Parkers. We also enjoy going the other direction to the north to spend time with our family. Addie-Mei was the flower girl in my sister Deb's wedding in August. It was a wonderful day of celebration and fun!!<br />
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We added a new friend to our family on January 2nd of this year. Star of Bethlehem, or Beth as we call her, is an 11 month old Black Lab. She is fun and silly and fits into our family very well. We are both enjoying her very much and Beth LOVES "her girl" as we refer to Addie-Mei.Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-11973749919434571072010-10-13T08:39:00.006-04:002010-10-13T09:22:28.430-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbC53L4Ck6pSy4sOLajTZvQi2Y4XghGzzJgwSiRGBhrkybxJMS4DeDChLCKsClox6pRY4aQJTFhMosF3oI8oYbtgZKezxwafK6gU_Dkk6vlvZUDeXjr_zFq9zj1sQaHHncVGeVgoxCAc/s1600/P9040259.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbC53L4Ck6pSy4sOLajTZvQi2Y4XghGzzJgwSiRGBhrkybxJMS4DeDChLCKsClox6pRY4aQJTFhMosF3oI8oYbtgZKezxwafK6gU_Dkk6vlvZUDeXjr_zFq9zj1sQaHHncVGeVgoxCAc/s320/P9040259.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527519809891843346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNFfc9q_LbgX-ADHjz_fYROWqnXVtMarJi_9kn3LT7ImP0-t0I-dMbqL74EADwJdJDce6otwweNKmB30PzSx0rAHHtGI9du33hiHn4uDv6-WAHLzFGZCZVIiCIHvT6HbcUgfP1dvPxqo0/s1600/P7220051.JPG"><img style="float: left; 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margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeYP7J75lGeie3Rm6gZZaWRrfJVFooFcuVkQlpYQRnBa6uVvdbjldutMlbBW2NVMrpuBR_KyY2z0MigRBtHgIrfzngJl8bC0NoJopRLShMtkspvzOwFgEwfJorFVikrY38XZPuAKmXvg/s320/P9230300.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527518036840546194" border="0" /></a><br />So I have been a bit negligent with updating for the past few months. So sorry. We had a wonderful summer and fall. I will try to recap:<br /><br />We had the wonderful opportunity to have a reunion this summer in PA with other families who adopted children from the same Social Welfare Institute as Addie-Mei. It was so precious to see the girls interacting and enjoying so much fun with each other. It was a double pleasure for us, as one of the precious little girls was also our sweet KK. She and Addie-Mei were cribmates in China. He mother and I had met online even before we had met our girls. We did not figure out their relationship in China until months after being home and looking at pictures the nannies had taken of the girls in the SWI before we traveled. Their connection is deep and it was obvious the moment we reunited them after 4.5 years. Addie-Mei and I have taken a trip to AL to spend a long weekend with them at their home. While in AL, Addie-Mei caught her fist fish, a HUGE striped bass. She even caught it on one of those little Disney reels :o) KK and her mom will be coming this way in November for a visit as well. A relationship that will prayerfully last a lifetime!<br /><br />Addie-Mei has started first grade. She is doing GREAT! She loves her teacher, and loves her classmates. She is catching on to all the new concepts there are to learn in first grade. It is such a blessing to me to see her grown intellectually and emotionally. She continues to gain ground in playing the piano. She was blessed with a piano as a special birthday gift. (Mama found a great deal on Craigslist :o)) She loves it. This Christmas she plans on going to a nursing home to play the piano for the residents and also paint the ladies finger nails. She has such a sweet heart! Gymnastics also keeps her hopping, literally :o) She loves it and does well at it. I will keep her in the non competitive gym for now. We will see where her passion leads us.<br /><br />This fall I took the opportunity to bring Addie-Mei to a Broadway Musical, Marry Poppins. It was a wonderful evening and a great show. Something we will both cherish for a long time. Sweet memories!<br /><br />School for me is going great. I have wonderful kids and wonderful classes. I cannot complain :o)<br /><br />I will try to post a little more consistently.<br /><br />Tamie and Addie-MeiTamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-8424640882951362582010-06-03T19:53:00.002-04:002010-06-03T20:04:58.958-04:00Summer has arrived :o)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdKD_pqxNFhsDXMCVzCgNQkO0gYPNPf_WJ8bcCzSWVEO6cK_5Ha-4R4YPdfJHV97VD_EHqfSjOWKRtKYkmc_xOTXGMXmqqTRU9QoP2jBZf1iwTHzR72Qbv8xHrNUWdBFqfj32v5jrFzA/s1600/Addie-Mei+at+Overlook.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478702583745839554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdKD_pqxNFhsDXMCVzCgNQkO0gYPNPf_WJ8bcCzSWVEO6cK_5Ha-4R4YPdfJHV97VD_EHqfSjOWKRtKYkmc_xOTXGMXmqqTRU9QoP2jBZf1iwTHzR72Qbv8xHrNUWdBFqfj32v5jrFzA/s320/Addie-Mei+at+Overlook.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRF74jhwydhuGv17c1NwHwSpCsMq3ZKKTZKDrgPvUILLZvJ7YMNUzzGFrqKJFT7vpYe8ur0EUEnBGkLUjdA288KIf4EmFXbszE2QFGk56BqxJRBPEXUGnZV2li2MFgvChKh4SCgPQLak/s1600/Spring+Sing+2.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478702571371956546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRF74jhwydhuGv17c1NwHwSpCsMq3ZKKTZKDrgPvUILLZvJ7YMNUzzGFrqKJFT7vpYe8ur0EUEnBGkLUjdA288KIf4EmFXbszE2QFGk56BqxJRBPEXUGnZV2li2MFgvChKh4SCgPQLak/s320/Spring+Sing+2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gEfDbORarH4-Nn4jeI0rbcx6V4MXl-whGSw94FeD6oxM-8Z3nhub82xAdcikgmZqFHeZApeu3iZl5BeHk9hDBVuZP_4mWRKE3_LnZcMVKgj24wzM1Xy0tZXsmpZpPIXdwxb_oL1Oujo/s1600/Chillin+with+friends.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478702566765510594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gEfDbORarH4-Nn4jeI0rbcx6V4MXl-whGSw94FeD6oxM-8Z3nhub82xAdcikgmZqFHeZApeu3iZl5BeHk9hDBVuZP_4mWRKE3_LnZcMVKgj24wzM1Xy0tZXsmpZpPIXdwxb_oL1Oujo/s320/Chillin+with+friends.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKWh0MuiHN-W9VPiDy9zIJJQUnHryCmC3lBE098C832j-GdDLoRPIXdbuwrjDSYJpd8sLKAbIzypf7yAC-mGfsh2MU8OCVB6JbMRJrLgOaS0GHQofKlL96gkU9QIWIAWc5o_EzCeieFc/s1600/China+Crew.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478702561652716610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKWh0MuiHN-W9VPiDy9zIJJQUnHryCmC3lBE098C832j-GdDLoRPIXdbuwrjDSYJpd8sLKAbIzypf7yAC-mGfsh2MU8OCVB6JbMRJrLgOaS0GHQofKlL96gkU9QIWIAWc5o_EzCeieFc/s320/China+Crew.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well,</div><br /><div>Addie-Mei has finished her first year of school and will be moving onto first grade. She did wonderful in Kindergarden. She loves school and loves reading, doing math, and figuring out how things work. She finished her year out with a sweet concert and a fun field day. I am so thankful my schedule allowed me to take the day off work and enjoy her field day with her.</div><br /><div>We went on our annual visit to southern Indiana to meet up with a family we met in China, and a whole lot of other friends we have met through them. Our lives are truely blessed to have these wonderful families in our life! Addie-Mei has some wonderful teenage girls who have walked a similar path she has in front of her on her journey to understand her past. They are great for her :o)</div><br /><div>Looking forward to a very busy summer with two very special trips, one to MIichigan and one to Pennsylvania. Will let you know how things go on these trips.</div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-84355187393066989142010-04-28T13:07:00.004-04:002010-04-29T11:53:35.425-04:00Amazing Spring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnK5COhNt4fu_kAIsnMysGGvGNfFcBAztPXmVf7qzvuxiZOM2Su0GrWwhlun-KSTL9by2YrzDan_hxH8Cat6EIvNM4UtHTeEfjSAwDf9LrCUtZiBQAmLkH8MsftbusasBiaPStMLdg22Q/s1600/P4240072.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnK5COhNt4fu_kAIsnMysGGvGNfFcBAztPXmVf7qzvuxiZOM2Su0GrWwhlun-KSTL9by2YrzDan_hxH8Cat6EIvNM4UtHTeEfjSAwDf9LrCUtZiBQAmLkH8MsftbusasBiaPStMLdg22Q/s320/P4240072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465587973144197698" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaNzV1bo6JMzAPN0WryI8BFy0vZ2h1vjdWFqZi-18CqJnE4kJ8DH2mjcNOSUXvK8DsmZuI0_zZQLgAGKjtDQlFZCnvMb2RZ5pWy81x968_WhQq9rpWFq458TfoXZxDt-SBRCYVZFU1Fgk/s1600/P4080047.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaNzV1bo6JMzAPN0WryI8BFy0vZ2h1vjdWFqZi-18CqJnE4kJ8DH2mjcNOSUXvK8DsmZuI0_zZQLgAGKjtDQlFZCnvMb2RZ5pWy81x968_WhQq9rpWFq458TfoXZxDt-SBRCYVZFU1Fgk/s320/P4080047.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465587875271556818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJ6GIZy0XuBlOLZmFPv1AloFK66X_tbPMv_L5T-NkrNkMveVMu5WBRXQA_MZr_XrttpOy1v-zbk2r4qu12LIpLMpcb9YvHNzD2YrTenna5TF__J4TduxX9kh07MTIJOvwr2vdWPkFfp8/s1600/P4090060.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJ6GIZy0XuBlOLZmFPv1AloFK66X_tbPMv_L5T-NkrNkMveVMu5WBRXQA_MZr_XrttpOy1v-zbk2r4qu12LIpLMpcb9YvHNzD2YrTenna5TF__J4TduxX9kh07MTIJOvwr2vdWPkFfp8/s320/P4090060.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465587864845002978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6U565euD_TcV7_XsP7cXFtqFnaQwNYi6R9p_TBdTjrA69bZftMXyor6r6ZWuYQVNKz8v-OljBVEtfcxJjZYY7jTy75NFSJSZkUUmwzcW0vIa5XnA6Ue_1bwnTqYqH8sMk2iM2HLlbFt8/s1600/P4080044.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6U565euD_TcV7_XsP7cXFtqFnaQwNYi6R9p_TBdTjrA69bZftMXyor6r6ZWuYQVNKz8v-OljBVEtfcxJjZYY7jTy75NFSJSZkUUmwzcW0vIa5XnA6Ue_1bwnTqYqH8sMk2iM2HLlbFt8/s320/P4080044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465587859092956018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-qagKHqW2oXOpY9GNdFjdWBA2DBmPAPFDnxwcyv4Xh6ZQP4VM4QzxVyFaQ6b4QHD_FP_K4vvTyAyJI_spgIN2k-0R2MApDZ_VXvGtksWb5uN5CiaA0RXz5jMlxNcR0i4DUEnhawQYgs/s1600/P4040037.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-qagKHqW2oXOpY9GNdFjdWBA2DBmPAPFDnxwcyv4Xh6ZQP4VM4QzxVyFaQ6b4QHD_FP_K4vvTyAyJI_spgIN2k-0R2MApDZ_VXvGtksWb5uN5CiaA0RXz5jMlxNcR0i4DUEnhawQYgs/s320/P4040037.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465587852945343378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25eqIHpoRHNhjEjxag2qLP7M_upqDbk1fqMgbUgoSUJkXqMUIN88CmkM-C5docrEZ1v1-thTQVi8OpNRK696MJtJHH0CZOF5Wl5gVtLW36qKfdc-4RXJdyi0OHvxfKJHbrY1u0nRQBac/s1600/P3240009.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25eqIHpoRHNhjEjxag2qLP7M_upqDbk1fqMgbUgoSUJkXqMUIN88CmkM-C5docrEZ1v1-thTQVi8OpNRK696MJtJHH0CZOF5Wl5gVtLW36qKfdc-4RXJdyi0OHvxfKJHbrY1u0nRQBac/s320/P3240009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465587848991252834" border="0" /></a><br />So this spring has been a wonderful time here in the Gipe household. Addie-Mei and I were a part of a wonderful play about the life of Jesus that our choir director had written, Behold the Lamb. It was the 20th anniversary of this play. Amazing experience, great friendships built and the Word of the Lord was proclaimed!<br />We had my two sisters and one of my nephews come to visit as well this spring. We had a great time together, even though I got a bad case of food poisoning. We went to visit the Creation Museum in Cincinnati. It was a great trip and we all had a wonderful time.<br />We also had some dear friends come down to build a quilt in less than 36 hours. We worked hard, the kids played hard, and it is now done. Brenda is my friend who went with me to China to adopt Addie-Mei.<br />Now we are coasting to the end of another year. Addie-Mei will finish Kindergarten and officially be a 1st grader. I can't believe she is going to be in school all day, every day. She is getting so big. She continues to melt my heart with her sweet spirit and her sweet smile. I thank God everyday that He gave me the privilege of raising this precious child. She is such a blessing.Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-38614977752486160252010-03-15T12:32:00.003-04:002010-03-15T20:40:43.482-04:004 years together<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxinDOADjODzt0R7UbAjHYoTVTAIYMwWU-YXiHYJ9MHcmIoNj04yX4w5MrgutstlKmkf93fCd06LiNdV2NWRo0r3abtlGgeANnKHk2CPZMBQsIQnnscag60mTHedZhyigT6gSZiQMiD0/s1600-h/0083.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449025111801553522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxinDOADjODzt0R7UbAjHYoTVTAIYMwWU-YXiHYJ9MHcmIoNj04yX4w5MrgutstlKmkf93fCd06LiNdV2NWRo0r3abtlGgeANnKHk2CPZMBQsIQnnscag60mTHedZhyigT6gSZiQMiD0/s320/0083.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuCJK7I9zKWogOtW6Ha7tAXqnmFofb3J1l6fY7-hRKCOh-Cuht2hqv7BlMypEkJRKC-RvX35s7eTw10oJPzbHFZi3t2AcNhxr0wQ-gfbdjoRriIJsoeYa9MzAquvo_y-vrUODf3WK9dA/s1600-h/0003.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449025107705575890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuCJK7I9zKWogOtW6Ha7tAXqnmFofb3J1l6fY7-hRKCOh-Cuht2hqv7BlMypEkJRKC-RvX35s7eTw10oJPzbHFZi3t2AcNhxr0wQ-gfbdjoRriIJsoeYa9MzAquvo_y-vrUODf3WK9dA/s320/0003.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeBeDaw4UBK-VDcOZaEi48PTMG18-T6psZV-Hu_iQ3cEVGYZ-i6Ixrx3-yU0jlwoEB4KCVel2cddgQNbxllNyA1k7vxEWGMJdVmo69HypNfKlcZ14OkxlgdfdCkXCPeFWrUndX9iLJHM/s1600-h/P3120040.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448902798251666514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeBeDaw4UBK-VDcOZaEi48PTMG18-T6psZV-Hu_iQ3cEVGYZ-i6Ixrx3-yU0jlwoEB4KCVel2cddgQNbxllNyA1k7vxEWGMJdVmo69HypNfKlcZ14OkxlgdfdCkXCPeFWrUndX9iLJHM/s320/P3120040.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVwOyavBm6gjixBldbtIBgvqBvYOZIbLqocXl20iPCk5fWsjM38K4i2qE_Nt7qUkpv4EqEW_3PMxR_ZMSt8YHvCf9FZHbC21MtQcZl7MECXlm8h8KPQjJLFZKjAD2trXBn_QGvuuhWng/s1600-h/P2140027.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448902789857721282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVwOyavBm6gjixBldbtIBgvqBvYOZIbLqocXl20iPCk5fWsjM38K4i2qE_Nt7qUkpv4EqEW_3PMxR_ZMSt8YHvCf9FZHbC21MtQcZl7MECXlm8h8KPQjJLFZKjAD2trXBn_QGvuuhWng/s320/P2140027.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUnXtjA4PokJIx0Is_IQ0uENe8jLrrb8lKpTm9uCQTuM1bHJsO3PnPItMYTkxe-bnD3U7AQ9ZK-2lzFreqELeXGrOS_2Vc7B_wF5NLwFvPQ3xdqcj27Q9Dl3JRDruCENDon3Mpd6frOE/s1600-h/P2200036.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448902784256442562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUnXtjA4PokJIx0Is_IQ0uENe8jLrrb8lKpTm9uCQTuM1bHJsO3PnPItMYTkxe-bnD3U7AQ9ZK-2lzFreqELeXGrOS_2Vc7B_wF5NLwFvPQ3xdqcj27Q9Dl3JRDruCENDon3Mpd6frOE/s320/P2200036.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHeXIzInHXYad5gi3VvuQiNwmq3z_PxrKIHf8bVQG7BOjUnB0QN5oHEbuniabjCZKd-wlgOJi7n2Y-YPRFVHMfIuHMGQV-I5k2hddoXPWQLb8baHK2OqcwBnerodQi4flS1FQI6dqwGg/s1600-h/P2090014.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448902772989052994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHeXIzInHXYad5gi3VvuQiNwmq3z_PxrKIHf8bVQG7BOjUnB0QN5oHEbuniabjCZKd-wlgOJi7n2Y-YPRFVHMfIuHMGQV-I5k2hddoXPWQLb8baHK2OqcwBnerodQi4flS1FQI6dqwGg/s320/P2090014.JPG" /></a><br />Addie-Mei and I have celebrated our 4th anniversary of being a family! She has blossomed into the sweet precious child I had prayed she would be. She loves the Lord, she is tenderhearted, she loves gymnastics and piano, and is just a joy to be around.<br /><br />Addie-Mei is doing great in school. She is learning to read, enjoys math, and loves her teacher. It is hard to believe that her first year of school is almost over. Only 2 more months. She participated in her first science fair. She did a good job. She wanted to know which stain remover worked the best, so we had some fun destroying one of my tee-shirts.<br /><br />We are looking forward to this summer, as we will finally be able to meet a few more of her Suixi sisters, other children from the same social welfare institute. We will be having a reunion in July, over her birthday, in Lancaster, PA. We will stay in Philly for another 5 days for a family vacation.<br /><br />Addie-Mei and I are both involved in a passion play for Easter. It has been a long road and a lot of work, but it is so worth it. We are both very excited to serve our Lord in this way.<br /><br />I will try to get the pictures we had taken this weekend uploaded. They turned out well.</div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-59851986884941950042009-10-20T13:08:00.004-04:002009-11-12T11:45:21.506-05:00So I missed a month...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-M3T7Kx0TnJGBpFjiDmFCw1EhY9TlMH-oRHbjONur2tnAr6NZuKXrwsLx9Cwg1alXOGi4rq0clfl4yT5wkhLBNpgBj4i617lsqTtafVlKh1LjdSbQw3GG7L0fmBaVqaVpDr2Jysuvo7g/s1600-h/P8120046.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-M3T7Kx0TnJGBpFjiDmFCw1EhY9TlMH-oRHbjONur2tnAr6NZuKXrwsLx9Cwg1alXOGi4rq0clfl4yT5wkhLBNpgBj4i617lsqTtafVlKh1LjdSbQw3GG7L0fmBaVqaVpDr2Jysuvo7g/s320/P8120046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403258763273743858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtJdAwRsLCO64D9Kmwl3XuNGIo1-1NZhjkyeL3qTyNAvTEOL5a62LxLV_to_e0qcb-U9dLiAI5RLNQvW_JYpAxeIayTCqDrrz3FqMi-4PIkotzEr_L1YNnYwUk6YEHRJTEw2w3HUbLEY/s1600-h/P8120041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtJdAwRsLCO64D9Kmwl3XuNGIo1-1NZhjkyeL3qTyNAvTEOL5a62LxLV_to_e0qcb-U9dLiAI5RLNQvW_JYpAxeIayTCqDrrz3FqMi-4PIkotzEr_L1YNnYwUk6YEHRJTEw2w3HUbLEY/s320/P8120041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403258755025527570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IEBgPBsMAhnphHAlKCSsa5Ic14hodACCOOEoDlfSjZJwShEWbPqUJ0nTyG7fmnkj9iiVYmRZ-MezCAQGH6ayIAzZwEYifTuLOjbadCxNB8S_Nw2DQUjYmxe6VoIpB4LhLGZqwqknJqc/s1600-h/P7300018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IEBgPBsMAhnphHAlKCSsa5Ic14hodACCOOEoDlfSjZJwShEWbPqUJ0nTyG7fmnkj9iiVYmRZ-MezCAQGH6ayIAzZwEYifTuLOjbadCxNB8S_Nw2DQUjYmxe6VoIpB4LhLGZqwqknJqc/s320/P7300018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403258751224314642" border="0" /></a><br />OK, OK I know I missed September and almost all of October. SO I thought I would update for you die hards out there, mostly my family.<br /><br />The week after Addie-Mei learned to ride her bike, she blessed me with the most wonderful announcement. As we were driving down the rode, she declared, "Mama, I want to ask Jesus into my heart." I was totally taken off guard, but was so excited to ask her all about her decision and make sure she knew what she was asking. When we got to where we were going, I sat her in my lap and helped her to ask Jesus to forgive her sins and ask Him to be her Savior. What a blessing to be witness to the most important decision she will ever make i her entire life. Praise God!!<br /><br />The next week, she started kindergarten. She was so excited to go to her big girl school and ride the bus. We had met her teacher a couple of times before and she already decided she liked her a lot. It was a great day! I was able to stay home that day, put her on the bus, and be the one to pick her up. We went to the State Fair right from school and spent the whole afternoon and evening there.<br /><br />School has been going very well for her. She is learning her words and is able to read at least 20 sight words. It is so neat to watch her grow. Gymnastics is also going very well. Last week, she FINALLY mastered the hand stand against the wall. She has been working so hard on this since January. When she kicked up, her face lit up like a Christmas tree. Her teacher and I both saw her HUGE grin on her face, upside down. Instead of ringing the bell for doing something well, she came running to me with arms open wide and that grin on her face. What a teachable moment. She is starting to see how hard work and perseverance pays off.<br /><br />Addie-Mei gets to sing in the church choir this year! She is very excited about this as she has been coming to the adult practices for some time now. I am so thankful she is excited about things at church!! She loves her Awana program and memorizes at least a verse a week if not two! Keep it up sweetie!!!<br /><br />We had a bought of illness last week and are still recovering. Addie-Mei is visibly weakened by being sick, but she is bouncing back.<br /><br />I think that brings you all up to speed on our happenings down here!! I will get some pics up tomorrow.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />TamieTamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-64953174246931610452009-08-04T11:00:00.003-04:002009-08-04T11:11:26.875-04:00Proud Mama moment!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5Qz4ntC1z9P9K8E7AddlTHp8c69-hD3L19UIv2UlEnC3YSVYtFcv9qc2ToELk1PwDaMGOdDMfPbgZYRhH0VAqgIVNBYynnX4ZYro67FEqPTIY5J8wD-ewbVK0cWd1fmb58I6vRYT654/s1600-h/P8030037.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366126152030072434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5Qz4ntC1z9P9K8E7AddlTHp8c69-hD3L19UIv2UlEnC3YSVYtFcv9qc2ToELk1PwDaMGOdDMfPbgZYRhH0VAqgIVNBYynnX4ZYro67FEqPTIY5J8wD-ewbVK0cWd1fmb58I6vRYT654/s320/P8030037.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk91BikXwxpI-iufmyJRyV1E6Z4ZwfO-WYA75LyqU50bW-O2atD2t2r7m7cqDpaXdna_cqPxA1-Mr1xTUekwsqg5FDLMMKZfZL3Z3AdcDf3ddEBt4rZHYLz4UEf78gAe-ZlczlohW7PV0/s1600-h/P8030036.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366126145984727842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk91BikXwxpI-iufmyJRyV1E6Z4ZwfO-WYA75LyqU50bW-O2atD2t2r7m7cqDpaXdna_cqPxA1-Mr1xTUekwsqg5FDLMMKZfZL3Z3AdcDf3ddEBt4rZHYLz4UEf78gAe-ZlczlohW7PV0/s320/P8030036.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlJ1_52IUvOAKylastf-ZajvLXNMbUSxf-2jYAVMLRPcDozNaMTGfVlpZP66dkGr_lqQRLYaaqRuP8mx_R-UyuNb6V2vkhgOqhMVCdoNap2-HUvQTgYoZTraxo_udO-L9wmm9PfMS114/s1600-h/P8030032.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366126136462090114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlJ1_52IUvOAKylastf-ZajvLXNMbUSxf-2jYAVMLRPcDozNaMTGfVlpZP66dkGr_lqQRLYaaqRuP8mx_R-UyuNb6V2vkhgOqhMVCdoNap2-HUvQTgYoZTraxo_udO-L9wmm9PfMS114/s320/P8030032.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0Mxs1Fan7Vp8HGGrOPjoBUCrbNRMAbul5411MfvM3uKaaphI9JVvpsI-zqQlMmuf2XA8hle0Oncvs138IcxIglzgotahCez82V7gwksJuWAuPDelPC7YVE1-QtM-yi8ziU6NagP4BJ4/s1600-h/P8030026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366126128144067458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0Mxs1Fan7Vp8HGGrOPjoBUCrbNRMAbul5411MfvM3uKaaphI9JVvpsI-zqQlMmuf2XA8hle0Oncvs138IcxIglzgotahCez82V7gwksJuWAuPDelPC7YVE1-QtM-yi8ziU6NagP4BJ4/s320/P8030026.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfPTLWdN6Uc_BAN2B86aB1uCZqxU8deb3LQb-l8MW1gFhz-hHEI4DCHVhj19yIeWFTuXcqQhxlXI6dGfXSf5O0Xeabt2XX0PZuijCUYUXP27u2EFBC5UqulpvqKen_vqzEXWp7uIA4Xs/s1600-h/P8030023.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366126122012970162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfPTLWdN6Uc_BAN2B86aB1uCZqxU8deb3LQb-l8MW1gFhz-hHEI4DCHVhj19yIeWFTuXcqQhxlXI6dGfXSf5O0Xeabt2XX0PZuijCUYUXP27u2EFBC5UqulpvqKen_vqzEXWp7uIA4Xs/s320/P8030023.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>This pictures say it all!!! Note what is missing on the rear wheel of her little pink bike!!!!!! (no more training wheels for those slower than others :o) She concentrated so hard while she was riding, then when she stopped she had the cutest little giggle and the largest smile!! I am so proud of her. She blew her training wheels a kiss as we rode past the house. It was so cute! </div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-70748123749904531832009-07-27T11:42:00.003-04:002009-07-27T12:23:19.305-04:00My baby is 5 years old, sigh......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6LDJC0W4qPlkYAUZDFvaWvS-A3oCffggtxbq2ukg5h3heWFzbujyZXvSCWhSLcD6i6Nt6H7BWgzj935EVmm1rFsIYWON5wUNsTnx4iL54oF3AKq5rgiH_Vp_J1CW48tQT1_LGwZJ3uY/s1600-h/P7110005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363170022722563186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6LDJC0W4qPlkYAUZDFvaWvS-A3oCffggtxbq2ukg5h3heWFzbujyZXvSCWhSLcD6i6Nt6H7BWgzj935EVmm1rFsIYWON5wUNsTnx4iL54oF3AKq5rgiH_Vp_J1CW48tQT1_LGwZJ3uY/s320/P7110005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMoMwy-ZSp41xJGuE0a4tT2CrTimpzq03tU3Jl6MOjQof5TU32GSKyO1UaUgIQ2Br_Ybrzy0-6nPLXCSpkxMaIW8HI_mZ9I6jD09M1HMb7ND47NubSXHJs5_bdo-u147c8zEtjsqV3JQ/s1600-h/P7200044.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363170019860277186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMoMwy-ZSp41xJGuE0a4tT2CrTimpzq03tU3Jl6MOjQof5TU32GSKyO1UaUgIQ2Br_Ybrzy0-6nPLXCSpkxMaIW8HI_mZ9I6jD09M1HMb7ND47NubSXHJs5_bdo-u147c8zEtjsqV3JQ/s320/P7200044.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJoBeBgkAU1H7i4qwkFTZV9hGyuD0JbmSYbeaYUN6TX_IM7U3bl5Iu7sS6yw7eWv4htbb5zcOUK4zUCkHagj6-FrLcjGsPWbOhBlv9gjqyqJXdtKYd8-ezEHx65qgzq-isunVNYYte1uI/s1600-h/P7170009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363170014499314866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJoBeBgkAU1H7i4qwkFTZV9hGyuD0JbmSYbeaYUN6TX_IM7U3bl5Iu7sS6yw7eWv4htbb5zcOUK4zUCkHagj6-FrLcjGsPWbOhBlv9gjqyqJXdtKYd8-ezEHx65qgzq-isunVNYYte1uI/s320/P7170009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlM_OI-EKxyFcsg3E6OebuQPnEhFNyUnUmK9-zxqXOoxC1qmZhQ5ZhACDKNfHqPDLZ8rPEroSIn9anj1GTfNjOeDujSG9ueU4FkRJw8-IedVG9AMO1Gvei9mQe-5q6UaAjEHyr8N-RDHI/s1600-h/P7180019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363170006096381202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlM_OI-EKxyFcsg3E6OebuQPnEhFNyUnUmK9-zxqXOoxC1qmZhQ5ZhACDKNfHqPDLZ8rPEroSIn9anj1GTfNjOeDujSG9ueU4FkRJw8-IedVG9AMO1Gvei9mQe-5q6UaAjEHyr8N-RDHI/s320/P7180019.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4eLK-CfBSkXm_WwA4_dLKQysuoHJF6CBOsL2S1vZX7b857n7G2wgMZtYb415u97oiqRTOmVvYIBUdoFueiW5vddVc_oJyE0Wan5k8mTVGps2qz3gQPHCbRVIP3ThjzGDgNFCXI6WYB0/s1600-h/P7030428.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363170002244875682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4eLK-CfBSkXm_WwA4_dLKQysuoHJF6CBOsL2S1vZX7b857n7G2wgMZtYb415u97oiqRTOmVvYIBUdoFueiW5vddVc_oJyE0Wan5k8mTVGps2qz3gQPHCbRVIP3ThjzGDgNFCXI6WYB0/s320/P7030428.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Wow, I did not realize how it would hit me to watch Addie-Mei turn 5 years old. She is such a little lady, no longer a baby girl. It is amazing to hear the deep thought out questions come out of her. Just 2 years ago, I was wondering if I would ever understand her completely. Time flies!!!</div><br /><div>We had a wonderful trip to MI to visit friends and family. Our summer trip north is always filled with fun and at least one trip to Lake MI!! Oh how I miss the beautiful sand, the gorgeous sunsets, and the time just playing on the beach! I hope this tradition continues!! While in MI, Addie-Mei met two ducks at my parents trailer. They actually took bread right out of her hands. She was a bit nervous, but Papa was right there to help her along!!</div><br /><div>In two weeks she will start Kindergarten. She is so excited, as am I. It is the start of a new adventure for us! I know she will do very well in school. I just pray she is protected from some of the ugliness in the world.</div><br /><div>Until next month....</div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-50596768661440162012009-06-18T20:04:00.004-04:002009-06-18T20:15:17.148-04:00Summer good times???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4Plh8NfNOFKhGLz1oYdm9gwrT8BM9HHYXsSvOrOaipPXxqFzy8FjEevW-vytawoKon5fhhdBfGtVLsOknXrmmiumPXa95IYM44oFXQfgHlvGFQWk627dInGk_dcysKYLgx_uURpfDMQ/s1600-h/P6040368.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348825081788717618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4Plh8NfNOFKhGLz1oYdm9gwrT8BM9HHYXsSvOrOaipPXxqFzy8FjEevW-vytawoKon5fhhdBfGtVLsOknXrmmiumPXa95IYM44oFXQfgHlvGFQWk627dInGk_dcysKYLgx_uURpfDMQ/s320/P6040368.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1I2X_U8e3mO9D64TV_GcStwz0CqnayNkDMDRkwqKsuZqIvkCZJYztRH4t1mlq9irs-ks_uvs8qQNNazHkodf8FGeqPQz12RIs-nWd7eOkOn14L-vdIn75SZyQuDw0WhxEI_S3YIDYq4/s1600-h/P6180373.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348825078889373890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1I2X_U8e3mO9D64TV_GcStwz0CqnayNkDMDRkwqKsuZqIvkCZJYztRH4t1mlq9irs-ks_uvs8qQNNazHkodf8FGeqPQz12RIs-nWd7eOkOn14L-vdIn75SZyQuDw0WhxEI_S3YIDYq4/s320/P6180373.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhOQm7ySkV9Fjw1DLpBNxV_qOqDFrlL_hTk5ryr4C5obnf3zQK83Eau2piPA7nYxHoHZJNTFL_98aQ-VSATq8wCD8zg6DqytHUpLnJfXmOoG6qQaWL0nKoWRDu4pqqIFbgOkQLgTrKBg/s1600-h/P6180372.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348824346216872402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhOQm7ySkV9Fjw1DLpBNxV_qOqDFrlL_hTk5ryr4C5obnf3zQK83Eau2piPA7nYxHoHZJNTFL_98aQ-VSATq8wCD8zg6DqytHUpLnJfXmOoG6qQaWL0nKoWRDu4pqqIFbgOkQLgTrKBg/s320/P6180372.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, </div><br /><div>I am not sure if painting the house is considered summer fun, but it is FINISHED!!! Addie-Mei has been a trooper while I worked hard on the house. The rain we have gotten has allowed for a few family days in the middle of all the painting. She is excited to "help" me paint the shed next week. </div><br /><br /><div>We were able to get away for a beautiful day and go hiking with a friend of ours and a large group of parents and children from her kids school. It was so nice, and Addie-Mei hiked the entire 2.5+ mile RUGGED trail. See picture of us getting by one of the little streams. I do not have the pictures of the 3 ladders we had to decend in order to get out, wow!!</div><br /><br /><div>Once the shed is painted, the rest of our summer can begin.</div><br /><br /><div>Will post about all that fun next month!!</div><br /><br /><div>Tamie</div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-60431095527344640872009-05-27T11:30:00.005-04:002009-05-27T11:44:25.251-04:00Some pain, some joy...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf97C4w9A_ORpnoBFHI2zbx92IafVQTw2oCqv1Pw2y_shnz9f34RFnmAEZTPpLxepG9aPZtrJJPjNUcM-vq-VfYLmoWGEvCeN4oEIGsjq1KeOkxQ_6VswUp8aGGGc9LNa5y-5x7qamclc/s1600-h/P5240355.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340529886042531538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf97C4w9A_ORpnoBFHI2zbx92IafVQTw2oCqv1Pw2y_shnz9f34RFnmAEZTPpLxepG9aPZtrJJPjNUcM-vq-VfYLmoWGEvCeN4oEIGsjq1KeOkxQ_6VswUp8aGGGc9LNa5y-5x7qamclc/s320/P5240355.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNahvqU6sEGcRZRHDCvEJzY_TNi2lZGo89m503LqaprbRosrBiHxURwLrNyd_pThEEq_yO1VrBk32xMrD3laBOhcKp4bKbzGOB0VSI59uFXMB7ev032QbfeXsttjNyZcKzqqmsi3JwCqc/s1600-h/P5240353.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340529789951644898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNahvqU6sEGcRZRHDCvEJzY_TNi2lZGo89m503LqaprbRosrBiHxURwLrNyd_pThEEq_yO1VrBk32xMrD3laBOhcKp4bKbzGOB0VSI59uFXMB7ev032QbfeXsttjNyZcKzqqmsi3JwCqc/s320/P5240353.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_OPj2n4OuuxqMy9NJIatLUQV2jNa1r88AZw2AxNRja3PE_epV9u3bT4ntBpo4u4rXXIruBrD6bY6fzw24i3tIajYsALN9Mfy7kD7Stjq8hOcdaOzfKJ71ga9y7jtatZgZl5q_6d-hLpE/s1600-h/P5210315.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340529656979161138" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_OPj2n4OuuxqMy9NJIatLUQV2jNa1r88AZw2AxNRja3PE_epV9u3bT4ntBpo4u4rXXIruBrD6bY6fzw24i3tIajYsALN9Mfy7kD7Stjq8hOcdaOzfKJ71ga9y7jtatZgZl5q_6d-hLpE/s320/P5210315.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT86530WS7DFFylr6_HKI-LNlRPOn8oD8NMDnT0zptzG1FL3YusDTXlPG2elAR6tX3poiGm2dWoWl0BRsUo7xXdSyGl8o5zzg-1ZRnE1PVMWfo8U8dUSo7ialwSItLco55Z55XFYSmjnQ/s1600-h/P5210306.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340529555359558514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT86530WS7DFFylr6_HKI-LNlRPOn8oD8NMDnT0zptzG1FL3YusDTXlPG2elAR6tX3poiGm2dWoWl0BRsUo7xXdSyGl8o5zzg-1ZRnE1PVMWfo8U8dUSo7ialwSItLco55Z55XFYSmjnQ/s320/P5210306.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We have had a very hectic last week in the Gipe household. As the school year winds down, it is always a little more crazy than normal, but this year was special. As the title to the post says, there has been some pain in our lives and joy.</div><br /><div>Last week, I had to make a very difficult decision to put our beloved dog, Missi to sleep. She has been the best friend and companion any dog could be for the past 13.5 years. We miss her, but I know she is not in pain or suffering as she was over the past couple of months. Addie-Mei misses her coming into her room in the mornings when I wake her up. She is still processing what has happened to Missi, but she is doing well. Yesterday, she blessed me with a precious little picture she made on the back of a piece of paper she was drawing on. It was a simple face, with a line drawn to another simple face with 4 legs. She told me it was a picture of me walking Missi on a leash. She then told her freind that Missi is gone now, and her little friend came over and gave her the sweetest hug. Brought tears to me eyes to see a little four year old consoling the sad little heart of her friend.</div><br /><div>On the same day that we had to say goodbye to Missi, Addie-Mei graduated from Preschool, the joy!!!! It was so cute to see the little caps and watch the picture slide show of the whole year. She has blossomed this year and I am so proud of her. She will be starting Kindergarden in the fall and she is so excited!!! </div><br /><div>We got to celebrate with a trip to southern IN and visit some friends while enjoying Holiday World, an amusement park we Hoosiers love!!! It was a wonderful time with friends and travel!</div><br /><div>We are looking forward to a wonderful summer together!!!!</div><br /><div>Tamie</div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-80179388151408339052009-04-29T12:52:00.009-04:002009-04-29T13:05:18.056-04:00Spring Break and Easter 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj06OCQGu-7BZTgGk9lkEBPxqjqYiB029kZJLkIatoAFu0TwAtqL7UG9T4WoNwGkkbMdizfz9MiB1TwlYpiXVNkEompVnlh4_AVmIzd5WgMkfbAwB3xqg6gpgalN5QWzEReZQfFh2ciA/s1600-h/P4080235.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330158625879265650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj06OCQGu-7BZTgGk9lkEBPxqjqYiB029kZJLkIatoAFu0TwAtqL7UG9T4WoNwGkkbMdizfz9MiB1TwlYpiXVNkEompVnlh4_AVmIzd5WgMkfbAwB3xqg6gpgalN5QWzEReZQfFh2ciA/s320/P4080235.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4i_q67SJGrqOPxEQOF2Si4SJrAag-5JeXi282MBiewkOcFFcJzgsMzyNkMNDTvpNhbKlDN4UN3CJU_Z59jSuoAOquNgmlzVZIFJDbTkQJg-aDg6ceFo419I2BpbvQ3MjlpEl9WLb4j8c/s1600-h/P4120245.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330158536533249058" style="FLOAT: left; 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People told me to enjoy everyday while she is young because the time flies by. I now know what they meant by that. Believe it or not, Addie-Mei will actually be starting kindergarden next year.</div><div> </div><div>Addie-Mei has asked for a long time to go back to gymnastics, so we have started again. She LOVES it. This past week, she was finally able to kick herself up into a handstand on the wall. She has also been able to push her head off the floor in her bridge once by herself. This has been so good for her strength! She loves her teacher, and really enjoys seeing how her hard work allows her to do more things. I can see a confidence building in her.</div><div> </div><div>My sister and I went on a cruise over Spring Break while Addie-Mei stayed with our other sister and a friend in MI. She did very well and enjoyed all the time she had with her friends and cousins. It was nice to have a break, but was also great to see her again! While up in MI, we were able to spend Easter Sunday with the family. It was very nice. We have not been able to do that in the past three years, so it was great to be there and have all the family fun! My niece and one of my nephews were enlisted by the Eatser bunny to help hids the eggs. They enjoyed it, but made the comment that it is no fun to grow up! Too precious!</div><div> </div><div>Only a few more week sna dsummer break will be upon us. I am looking forward to the summer! </div><div> </div><div>Maybe another post then!!!</div><div> </div><div>Tamie</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-8381489167445968922009-02-19T09:45:00.007-05:002009-02-19T10:06:13.844-05:00Catching up<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Wt1rbHTd4WIkQBvgqtcslSa1DFnteNb4EaApJNlFSuDvHFmVhAL4Um61cWTJLzcXBA-mhCCcu-LdLNz6BvnyMWcVSv6Utxda3XplLD_WntmcrDdEKCIW_JHPYkZZi1BIpP-vuYeGbHw/s1600-h/P1210032.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524611142461058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Wt1rbHTd4WIkQBvgqtcslSa1DFnteNb4EaApJNlFSuDvHFmVhAL4Um61cWTJLzcXBA-mhCCcu-LdLNz6BvnyMWcVSv6Utxda3XplLD_WntmcrDdEKCIW_JHPYkZZi1BIpP-vuYeGbHw/s320/P1210032.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoU8JfflEfGInRY6Zop-FDxs2Fm-bUDBaGw5rRqhk3RbIKbGzbWFlWkdpj5twyjQ6HfIb1kMWjPKqimiUMOZr5Obt1ieUP87E9auBqfqRtficPf7YYQ5N3VUYcTE_uTkcwPfIP0H78Ik/s1600-h/P1220040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524380222786370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoU8JfflEfGInRY6Zop-FDxs2Fm-bUDBaGw5rRqhk3RbIKbGzbWFlWkdpj5twyjQ6HfIb1kMWjPKqimiUMOZr5Obt1ieUP87E9auBqfqRtficPf7YYQ5N3VUYcTE_uTkcwPfIP0H78Ik/s320/P1220040.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89VJ_9TejDsIdae06z0vrvgWNI8oRR1W0h0VDplrju1Y4DvqeP5RsD9_ibE6F-HrpbSk2A1o6fqEDQGArOZAF_uPFZFmg-1HxP2J71YyM9xebOQOv3ZBwrnA0fdtN8T1tFt1tn3aIAq0/s1600-h/P1220041.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304524004389105026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89VJ_9TejDsIdae06z0vrvgWNI8oRR1W0h0VDplrju1Y4DvqeP5RsD9_ibE6F-HrpbSk2A1o6fqEDQGArOZAF_uPFZFmg-1HxP2J71YyM9xebOQOv3ZBwrnA0fdtN8T1tFt1tn3aIAq0/s320/P1220041.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqJtjeAs3k3CGKC3YZD6JqZEwNvm54n8Yri4rsBGflTRbc_Wz1YbiHPnB48_q-69RxTNpbnzMK9uq4OrSv_JsJAcmTg1AdHdWN8SiihtJRSn8sb4MYRCFDzAcTUZws_dtexA4iUbdTMY/s1600-h/P1250085.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304523608644292738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqJtjeAs3k3CGKC3YZD6JqZEwNvm54n8Yri4rsBGflTRbc_Wz1YbiHPnB48_q-69RxTNpbnzMK9uq4OrSv_JsJAcmTg1AdHdWN8SiihtJRSn8sb4MYRCFDzAcTUZws_dtexA4iUbdTMY/s320/P1250085.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPCsmsYfQI4qndRgAhnw7rL_YAV3Q-KSbV64ddZkx2a4c9CF2KEBUTjtRM2oC8dAgmoSKmSYdblcwle5i50_2Sgorwf0HIaCLn-Uv9X5b3AWlQJ8-5hOh8M-es7OOTyE7XJ13edvfa5Q/s1600-h/P1230059.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304523318315551842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPCsmsYfQI4qndRgAhnw7rL_YAV3Q-KSbV64ddZkx2a4c9CF2KEBUTjtRM2oC8dAgmoSKmSYdblcwle5i50_2Sgorwf0HIaCLn-Uv9X5b3AWlQJ8-5hOh8M-es7OOTyE7XJ13edvfa5Q/s320/P1230059.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We have had some fun times this past month or so. We had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Chinese New Year with great friends from our adoption playgroup. It seemed as though all had a great time and it was fun to see the kids all running around having a blast.</div><br /><br /><div>We also had the wonderful opportunity to go to Great Wolf Lodge with a dear friend and her foster son. The kids play so well together and we were honored to be included in celebrating his 4th birthday! Happy Birthday Timmy!!</div><br /><div>We had a warm spell come through here and we enjoyed every minute of it. Scooters came out, dog got walked, lots of playing to be had! I was able to cut down our pear and one of our apple trees. Addie-Mei is allergic to bee stings, so the fruit on the ground under these trees was quite dangerous for her to be around. I hated to see them go, but I hated it more for Addie-Mei to not be able to play out on her play area.</div><br /><div>Addie-Mei has been asking for the last 2 months to do gymnastics again. I finally found a place that I love. I do not want her in competitions yet, so I was selective on where she went. I was referred to a place where recreational gymnastics is taught and I really like it there. We have gone twice. The first time she was a bit overwhelmed to see all the equipment, but once she understood that she was not going to be doing the big stuff, she did better. Last night she impressed me. She actually jumped up onto the bar and help her body weight up for awhile. She also could hold herself up in a handstand against the wall. She is stronger than I thought. Of course she still only has 29 pounds to hold up. I will post some pics next week, once I take them.</div><br /><div>I guess that is it. Have a great day!</div><div>Tamie</div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-91395601397270989042009-01-14T08:46:00.005-05:002009-01-14T08:52:06.761-05:00Winter fun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2DXhDRrZwu90hgWSSF3D6JUNQjii2AeN7GGnNOXO71Cnr5Kbh5tkPM3khVfprOo7sigNB2jydXulP5v9XufA5JhvngWKEscJhLi6gmg1xmF594eSnDyuwnsiYsGLJrdP4xMPeDceFOCw/s1600-h/PC220011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291146580013534770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2DXhDRrZwu90hgWSSF3D6JUNQjii2AeN7GGnNOXO71Cnr5Kbh5tkPM3khVfprOo7sigNB2jydXulP5v9XufA5JhvngWKEscJhLi6gmg1xmF594eSnDyuwnsiYsGLJrdP4xMPeDceFOCw/s320/PC220011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZDZswvt6f1MoZmJOoItL87tvCwbsvjeGFHgG36Uu_a4AaMQnSFTHLwCHBVljzbKhpQIs42o1cQRqnMsLuo63DqrYgiCV5Lks41HU7nnDFbTuaiVeg7sN9qrkzL0FLc5jhgtkVh-WM54/s1600-h/PC220007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291146577836367762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZDZswvt6f1MoZmJOoItL87tvCwbsvjeGFHgG36Uu_a4AaMQnSFTHLwCHBVljzbKhpQIs42o1cQRqnMsLuo63DqrYgiCV5Lks41HU7nnDFbTuaiVeg7sN9qrkzL0FLc5jhgtkVh-WM54/s320/PC220007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_9imgkz6v7cuhkl-fRWPUvar-mSQ_1ZWGbF5UwhQd7qVOLgkkuWl9mWtVBkUPOpFG8BotJE5fqxEIHN0yE3IPCxRaivTpJQLob2spS1ZtI6nzs-ESYbiD4wF7e-4tPqKymZqNWIrMFY/s1600-h/PC240041.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291146237540813954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_9imgkz6v7cuhkl-fRWPUvar-mSQ_1ZWGbF5UwhQd7qVOLgkkuWl9mWtVBkUPOpFG8BotJE5fqxEIHN0yE3IPCxRaivTpJQLob2spS1ZtI6nzs-ESYbiD4wF7e-4tPqKymZqNWIrMFY/s320/PC240041.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpD7XvSBd-ze392I3ewA9g3uO2xf_x1zfCI_pKIu-H-e0WZhCq0tKBQhxTftihj4kXdQolLkST0Rag-1aaSYrEv0eiVcqCD4E0n6q4tPVc3s20G4vwaLQZBSsa6GmBiyNfgHZhBwUWTs/s1600-h/PC220012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291146233392189986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpD7XvSBd-ze392I3ewA9g3uO2xf_x1zfCI_pKIu-H-e0WZhCq0tKBQhxTftihj4kXdQolLkST0Rag-1aaSYrEv0eiVcqCD4E0n6q4tPVc3s20G4vwaLQZBSsa6GmBiyNfgHZhBwUWTs/s320/PC220012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizorOR9QM0LNe-Yye8pWojrbWOTihqqsLNxRCmyHkIyf8zrTEfY_CeY4VpJ_f-ShXCBdHHM34Mr5zTSPZPxxYi1NqhMJBWPL22ebtnWTTRdEZb4Xjo_1j5TFhtyj2oZO3E1eTV6u2egFk/s1600-h/DSCF0806.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291146224804016354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizorOR9QM0LNe-Yye8pWojrbWOTihqqsLNxRCmyHkIyf8zrTEfY_CeY4VpJ_f-ShXCBdHHM34Mr5zTSPZPxxYi1NqhMJBWPL22ebtnWTTRdEZb4Xjo_1j5TFhtyj2oZO3E1eTV6u2egFk/s320/DSCF0806.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1w7dSGrXZqqYvFKuzGJyklfPeiAaZg3Xjuj_NV3JXEkzrT0ojnJknnMQTk9k2aAsfwuk8VqofqwuRS37vDR7k8uVqYyKOp54xYjJLHciCxHJZTsqo7Xlo3KFXHOi87QR7efWTqpn7nQ/s1600-h/DSCF0800.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291146221298965714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1w7dSGrXZqqYvFKuzGJyklfPeiAaZg3Xjuj_NV3JXEkzrT0ojnJknnMQTk9k2aAsfwuk8VqofqwuRS37vDR7k8uVqYyKOp54xYjJLHciCxHJZTsqo7Xlo3KFXHOi87QR7efWTqpn7nQ/s320/DSCF0800.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tJVmgw08o4QgLkXT3omZDxdf1xUUnCVjNPnCSD6nZPfu32RyVhrWYlDfm68E_qtFubLwr6znYwGvt6SX1Hx1qwLiLbXHNLIkDr2v-NczrKnFZbiE1UljCfSKKEhm2laRoJP4F-hVCvg/s1600-h/DSCF0799.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291146217776622802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tJVmgw08o4QgLkXT3omZDxdf1xUUnCVjNPnCSD6nZPfu32RyVhrWYlDfm68E_qtFubLwr6znYwGvt6SX1Hx1qwLiLbXHNLIkDr2v-NczrKnFZbiE1UljCfSKKEhm2laRoJP4F-hVCvg/s320/DSCF0799.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I thought I would post a few pics of our fun in MI in the snow and with family. We had a wonderful visit with the family and loved the 2.5 foot of snow we had to play in!!!</div><div> </div><div>Tamie</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-46223109761607010162008-12-09T13:46:00.004-05:002008-12-15T13:08:32.127-05:00Merry Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESzyM-BbC0OdBnvSquT260-HBERO4b2HYwVsyfx60QP1Zr7ySxnLqqXAQIdGtScffj9ZUAteXUY2SfkeXRN7pjRS32lGDTKxaQ6K4l_OAjx16tyJZ_lwo69KyZEgmK74jaQ1EY_KZmsc/s1600-h/DSCF0785.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280079923254196386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESzyM-BbC0OdBnvSquT260-HBERO4b2HYwVsyfx60QP1Zr7ySxnLqqXAQIdGtScffj9ZUAteXUY2SfkeXRN7pjRS32lGDTKxaQ6K4l_OAjx16tyJZ_lwo69KyZEgmK74jaQ1EY_KZmsc/s320/DSCF0785.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyMZqcNM5f5o0S9Rhz__VS8WPYDJ4E1ZVA69g-4XJLjKTG-2YCC_Gj3ewjtwdkD9YUr4AReU2-RK5041l62Isdgf_ZTjTifDLZoO44XWiKHvyUW70Wc3RO9UjVHH3c8NXu3g46eMOO0s/s1600-h/DSCF0750.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280079921779411682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyMZqcNM5f5o0S9Rhz__VS8WPYDJ4E1ZVA69g-4XJLjKTG-2YCC_Gj3ewjtwdkD9YUr4AReU2-RK5041l62Isdgf_ZTjTifDLZoO44XWiKHvyUW70Wc3RO9UjVHH3c8NXu3g46eMOO0s/s320/DSCF0750.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlTld3E5CEYw39tLfpJm9gSqywIto3MBIrQD2PkE5YAAAcFJj8x81MYwZJUViP6RUgZw-8VO2merYIaN-NBU2w3JUBlXzvyEYh9tP88a255xb4jcMUnifhWfY1ESz8LVw7ZziMDsNtXc/s1600-h/DSCF0732.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280079736067618274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlTld3E5CEYw39tLfpJm9gSqywIto3MBIrQD2PkE5YAAAcFJj8x81MYwZJUViP6RUgZw-8VO2merYIaN-NBU2w3JUBlXzvyEYh9tP88a255xb4jcMUnifhWfY1ESz8LVw7ZziMDsNtXc/s320/DSCF0732.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_zGctqmYOMS_8a0eqUeyivCwLURTQF96S3CPjdwDAPbEILoKD8zANfRBL-iQ9WrSp6vAj1URl75BN50KAXFcAWVkN-Ur-6aaH9xtx8Dd0NmgaCgv2l_ixNnYh4-2yk_mGkv6VkGZ2Po/s1600-h/DSCF0711.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278569461589606962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_zGctqmYOMS_8a0eqUeyivCwLURTQF96S3CPjdwDAPbEILoKD8zANfRBL-iQ9WrSp6vAj1URl75BN50KAXFcAWVkN-Ur-6aaH9xtx8Dd0NmgaCgv2l_ixNnYh4-2yk_mGkv6VkGZ2Po/s320/DSCF0711.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHA86_CbklQjRX2AFZ972s2xfOpfOu_uE_d47XsuzFjRzPFIkLOA5jP-cuLEgAYtmtJnUTD1bB1yXW9_UcrSWGbfF_uSIVkiHEGrBgg1bmBRDB1PIzbUL3BjM2ka17nWRihvRNECFfRDM/s1600-h/DSCF0717.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278569457293508978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHA86_CbklQjRX2AFZ972s2xfOpfOu_uE_d47XsuzFjRzPFIkLOA5jP-cuLEgAYtmtJnUTD1bB1yXW9_UcrSWGbfF_uSIVkiHEGrBgg1bmBRDB1PIzbUL3BjM2ka17nWRihvRNECFfRDM/s320/DSCF0717.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzszPy162ECKcdbGiM0YD4WSTwcwO4TgPFMnfC83vWGNyL-13tFUwRArD_XuIhPqLVJI6raNVTiFlecXryqqHzitscULSFtGJNlW57l3kxb0Xb3DzV9C2cZLRUtQkYc2Fq4aHNBLncGWU/s1600-h/DSCF0727.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278569454767025746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzszPy162ECKcdbGiM0YD4WSTwcwO4TgPFMnfC83vWGNyL-13tFUwRArD_XuIhPqLVJI6raNVTiFlecXryqqHzitscULSFtGJNlW57l3kxb0Xb3DzV9C2cZLRUtQkYc2Fq4aHNBLncGWU/s320/DSCF0727.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7iv-Lho5OzOBIRzBeCSjoPV5wPEjiUiz8BzAP4nNJycougwsvtg0TOPhvigwwtCkmq88wMa02EhjnTiPSceGeQNxy6bNQYjd6a7Tad6-89uz5ZlIFx2Cdn4uqBQmeYFX2DDB4iLn2WQE/s1600-h/DSCF0728.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278569450106266834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7iv-Lho5OzOBIRzBeCSjoPV5wPEjiUiz8BzAP4nNJycougwsvtg0TOPhvigwwtCkmq88wMa02EhjnTiPSceGeQNxy6bNQYjd6a7Tad6-89uz5ZlIFx2Cdn4uqBQmeYFX2DDB4iLn2WQE/s320/DSCF0728.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>In lew of sending out a Christmas letter and picture, I decided to update Addie-Mei's blog with the letter and pics. Saves paper, save time, and saves finances. I hope you enjoy.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>2008 has been a wonderful year for us. God has blessed us in more ways than I can express. We have a wonderful family, great friends, and a wonderful home. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We did a lot of traveling this year. In April, we were able to take a vacation down in FL. While there I decided we would visit Disney World together, each for the first time. It was a perfect vacation. Each time something majical happened, I thought to myself how Addie-Mei would never have had these memories had God not led us together. It was such a special time. We were able to go to southern IN and visit with some dear freinds we met while in China who were in our travel group. It is very important for us to stay connected to Addie-Mei's roots as long as she wants to. The time we spend with this family is always precious! June brought us a trip to St. Louis for a conference I had. Addie-Mei came along and had a great time. We went on our first train ride together and she really liked that. The highlight of that trip was visiting the zoo. Addie-Mei LOVED the penguins.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>In July we went north to MI for our summers ending vacation to visit with family and friends. We both cherish this time as we only make it to MI twice a year, and that is usually the only time we see our family. Addie-Mei got to experience her first camping adventure over fall break this past October. It was cold, it was rainy, but we both had a GREAT time in God's creation in our little tent. This child was created perfectly to fit into our family!!</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>As I said, lots of travel. Addie-Mei continues to flourish into the precious little girl God intends her to be. She is sweet, sensitive, loving, very kind hearted, and just a joy to be around. Her sweet little innocent voice can bring a smile to your face at any given moment. Especially when she is playing the "Don't you smile" game. She is doing great in school. She surprises her teachers on occassion with knowing how to spell words, or how to write her numbers even though no one has worked with her on this. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>As for me, things all revolve around my sweet little girl. I continue working at Westfield High School. I was able to teach a new class this year that we created, Introduction to Athletic Training. It is nice to finally be able to use my athletic training knowledge in the classroom. I continue working part time in athletic training at a local junior high school. We are very active in our small group at church and with a group of friends who all have adopted children from China. Life is good down here in Indiana.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We both hope you have a wonderful Christmas season.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>God Bless,</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Tamie and Addie-Mei</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-31604415062478824132008-11-03T10:50:00.008-05:002008-11-03T11:00:06.611-05:00Halloweeen fun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFzTJuc88ZcNw8toqxNC-ocE0tLFOsdZSV-Jf3AqCpMVl01PUgET9L6OO7aS-OpVR3TNFIaV9BtYmu9OwhrnTGnOUW1SjX4vyIPnbIpFegeRec6gqE4Rqg2hEWL9klAvxRfp8OSsY47CY/s1600-h/DSCF0688.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264461351243176562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFzTJuc88ZcNw8toqxNC-ocE0tLFOsdZSV-Jf3AqCpMVl01PUgET9L6OO7aS-OpVR3TNFIaV9BtYmu9OwhrnTGnOUW1SjX4vyIPnbIpFegeRec6gqE4Rqg2hEWL9klAvxRfp8OSsY47CY/s320/DSCF0688.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJMQ2T0Ud-IdgahD_zRTKyw1v9TDSnxEEIm28SwmLcH-TyKVMM5E1P4YLsGy5u5uikmOWqCiuBpOUFjmzwMkvoBHxA1eLmUcXkdqnfP0aM4EqToacrlN_HcGnomTqYynJA_DXIuHugS4/s1600-h/DSCF0693.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264461157683753586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJMQ2T0Ud-IdgahD_zRTKyw1v9TDSnxEEIm28SwmLcH-TyKVMM5E1P4YLsGy5u5uikmOWqCiuBpOUFjmzwMkvoBHxA1eLmUcXkdqnfP0aM4EqToacrlN_HcGnomTqYynJA_DXIuHugS4/s320/DSCF0693.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfCiQo9r_flWja6m1-WIoi576Nl3lxAHQI4dRSZ2d54XiYIAy2SPpsWJ6kw4nl0_N0uLz9QUBc9TCdBhVSUdMUU_aoB-sx5ZZe6jPjRhjdRmknsHAnVCNaAaqvSeKA8A6h5lO7olRbuI/s1600-h/DSCF0693.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6t6oTjjMGxXHSCAvMmVW-nyh0-OZNc3Z4OysPWuNbPvEkcdOqiF7oYt0h1rHCzOPUO0lL6MbHuT1mV-XVp3yDNyFfo6vNS_oQ8q8FL7yddGVXHr0vuuioj-Ok3PrJwzRGzsTfdHmCgfk/s1600-h/DSCF0577.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264460673879856642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6t6oTjjMGxXHSCAvMmVW-nyh0-OZNc3Z4OysPWuNbPvEkcdOqiF7oYt0h1rHCzOPUO0lL6MbHuT1mV-XVp3yDNyFfo6vNS_oQ8q8FL7yddGVXHr0vuuioj-Ok3PrJwzRGzsTfdHmCgfk/s320/DSCF0577.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvRD1XY45QdKohA3mrN-VmmBscrbCu-YTLHLJo8evl73i55vs8EQ8cBMr57ivLB3FFqsTP_DieG7SgiuDbZ4_U-LHIPxbt1xvzVeXgBjrZsZP1iA4HWeJQ7xkvumKW_vuRnH-Gk1TpMY/s1600-h/DSCF0694.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264460487159652306" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvRD1XY45QdKohA3mrN-VmmBscrbCu-YTLHLJo8evl73i55vs8EQ8cBMr57ivLB3FFqsTP_DieG7SgiuDbZ4_U-LHIPxbt1xvzVeXgBjrZsZP1iA4HWeJQ7xkvumKW_vuRnH-Gk1TpMY/s320/DSCF0694.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKt7tsrxKV1lDt3c_0bCd4MkHcBVxHpWa31-eUxHmYYHrqyp1g8e7yxbRBYybal9oT7irzb-0gsMjvkldy9eVQ6TgQa08YKxaWeVyg1iz9SFjSnXLwxwqXXvNuIL2XdUxPoMbt4qIrMA/s1600-h/DSCF0701.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264460104303414978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKt7tsrxKV1lDt3c_0bCd4MkHcBVxHpWa31-eUxHmYYHrqyp1g8e7yxbRBYybal9oT7irzb-0gsMjvkldy9eVQ6TgQa08YKxaWeVyg1iz9SFjSnXLwxwqXXvNuIL2XdUxPoMbt4qIrMA/s320/DSCF0701.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Addie-Mei had a riot with Halloween. She dressed up three different times, and each time she was something different. She had a costume party first and she was Tinkerbell, second, she dressed up as a ballerina for her preschool costume day, and then she wanted to be a Sprite from Disney's "Johnny and the Sprites" show. Here are some pictures.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Tamie</div></div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-42160965203660069312008-10-28T09:22:00.017-04:002008-10-28T10:14:22.778-04:00Fall Festivities<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBqYGtIfz6D3xFuJjUe6dbKDAiwneT_ZqJoIIw4lu_Kvdu99m-7QXymuzjXZydAXhck6psM5t_ingSX_88U6_bXwVjUZHa7SNxywFwKdY-cAFpyothyuU7E951pWOzsMejbz_1DOC5ok/s1600-h/DSCF0565.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262203862943958866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBqYGtIfz6D3xFuJjUe6dbKDAiwneT_ZqJoIIw4lu_Kvdu99m-7QXymuzjXZydAXhck6psM5t_ingSX_88U6_bXwVjUZHa7SNxywFwKdY-cAFpyothyuU7E951pWOzsMejbz_1DOC5ok/s320/DSCF0565.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sweet Surgum<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8vhNjgF9sbQMJ7ZVPsF5DjPKvSQDOHWsJ5ZwlWVZrquiYS1mG18TaVRq4-xv7c4LU4WeRsIRdls6q65NLTWGUB1VKaVGpcEjjqLr9YjbL0C5pXLL7cn1Nhwm7nnGHXmrdxRryLQbohI/s1600-h/DSCF0573.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262203791773764930" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8vhNjgF9sbQMJ7ZVPsF5DjPKvSQDOHWsJ5ZwlWVZrquiYS1mG18TaVRq4-xv7c4LU4WeRsIRdls6q65NLTWGUB1VKaVGpcEjjqLr9YjbL0C5pXLL7cn1Nhwm7nnGHXmrdxRryLQbohI/s320/DSCF0573.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdDU54NHiyUbQxVoRXv15WsSH4csierNfZDQN8rXZdKO44osgK344cRkWIE9ISKaw0MhVlvi30civZyv7FDQ-Rw0qYkgoI2BJtC7T3sWyZ1H8jQCsk8mRbZ0ydtGaVC0AW-4jp1UIIkg/s1600-h/DSCF0577.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262203643110256322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdDU54NHiyUbQxVoRXv15WsSH4csierNfZDQN8rXZdKO44osgK344cRkWIE9ISKaw0MhVlvi30civZyv7FDQ-Rw0qYkgoI2BJtC7T3sWyZ1H8jQCsk8mRbZ0ydtGaVC0AW-4jp1UIIkg/s320/DSCF0577.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Tinker Bell<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3XdzxpWfUfd8SitN9tTTX6HjRfTxfy0_VodWzSKJENkJp4geSGnIPMTF6zrXjxEGzJgFBR5aVx81zP56kSdSMrsbfCPgEu9tBMGBxi7ejSFbFIFdwgqvDroDvAvqm1Nl5HaZanJXqzk/s1600-h/DSCF0604.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262203554027720434" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3XdzxpWfUfd8SitN9tTTX6HjRfTxfy0_VodWzSKJENkJp4geSGnIPMTF6zrXjxEGzJgFBR5aVx81zP56kSdSMrsbfCPgEu9tBMGBxi7ejSFbFIFdwgqvDroDvAvqm1Nl5HaZanJXqzk/s320/DSCF0604.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Pumpkin girl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXpVBpQNdRP5qVDVts9xs2Wv0zjaS-3MSr-izoXeIqW8u0Qf4QrjIypaAIpnqwuF3uapYypnLVoekD1oZBGPRHGAESzfM5NxMDJRqS3WH-wWf4onIlTrM-sWh96mcK8kr0hbsn69Z4yg/s1600-h/DSCF0617.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262203477564527554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXpVBpQNdRP5qVDVts9xs2Wv0zjaS-3MSr-izoXeIqW8u0Qf4QrjIypaAIpnqwuF3uapYypnLVoekD1oZBGPRHGAESzfM5NxMDJRqS3WH-wWf4onIlTrM-sWh96mcK8kr0hbsn69Z4yg/s320/DSCF0617.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>What a pretty leaf<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiMF7lPwhas9uSarrq5edIibXrz2CQ7i4YtY3-yqNhWP1FgJBc0I80qxiDje_k4WQZ7CGKVV95b_ed6lRBYuiuhAC_Uu3ndt-MejJZyUIRp_Vd7QQPCRlnbf5kgLqHIT2AEgWyuirgxw/s1600-h/DSCF0620.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262203341202457202" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiMF7lPwhas9uSarrq5edIibXrz2CQ7i4YtY3-yqNhWP1FgJBc0I80qxiDje_k4WQZ7CGKVV95b_ed6lRBYuiuhAC_Uu3ndt-MejJZyUIRp_Vd7QQPCRlnbf5kgLqHIT2AEgWyuirgxw/s320/DSCF0620.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSno-QlIC14qIQHJ74_ZlwhALYffHd3qDIEbkjf6thKwsUNvfa0AnyXPKN8ppXvASXOLBNxq7DJ5xKcBi0xnUcyv7R-Bt8gwZWHHkaZggg5A0-wv4YjMZVFUPtOW5yr1sG5LMS4NzIJ5E/s1600-h/DSCF0640.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262203164339284306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSno-QlIC14qIQHJ74_ZlwhALYffHd3qDIEbkjf6thKwsUNvfa0AnyXPKN8ppXvASXOLBNxq7DJ5xKcBi0xnUcyv7R-Bt8gwZWHHkaZggg5A0-wv4YjMZVFUPtOW5yr1sG5LMS4NzIJ5E/s320/DSCF0640.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /> Swinging in the sun<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZXq6S8gG9YJ3TJhFnccTMvzBZezvl8FXw7N-EE9e8TDs_RpvIplQxsph8dJsTJ1mPL8j9fmxOd0uUfRNhfO6hZkJqes16jEe5dHyD-BXIBzfmQa2I8gYQXujBir6x3EjCnjav2I5yjU/s1600-h/DSCF0649.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262203064165081922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZXq6S8gG9YJ3TJhFnccTMvzBZezvl8FXw7N-EE9e8TDs_RpvIplQxsph8dJsTJ1mPL8j9fmxOd0uUfRNhfO6hZkJqes16jEe5dHyD-BXIBzfmQa2I8gYQXujBir6x3EjCnjav2I5yjU/s320/DSCF0649.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqKutLsi_ESeOb6csJm7OnkPFGQOumo7kFRsDfI7SE3gfV70s-43QT2eH5mekbi_9z1a0MHPwI7fYE1FP0D6NKFCYZy4aDXfyG7Xgh1lgX8M1WhP0l4cC9o3O5T0KNwq4Toql0snntzE/s1600-h/DSCF0661.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262202982032308498" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqKutLsi_ESeOb6csJm7OnkPFGQOumo7kFRsDfI7SE3gfV70s-43QT2eH5mekbi_9z1a0MHPwI7fYE1FP0D6NKFCYZy4aDXfyG7Xgh1lgX8M1WhP0l4cC9o3O5T0KNwq4Toql0snntzE/s320/DSCF0661.JPG" border="0" /></a> Fall Fun<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOtPNIR7OXoKUuCc8wjPcv-Mw1oaOAA4HyoDBX0222gCsQHBWdEZZTyD1nLYkRV8EmsAKBNX66Hg3tm95SXgFD34Lnjz0g2pFeBtAHpxZzo7Fnt5Cr6L7bYrg5C6PTjhwKgxty5gqGl0/s1600-h/DSCF0671.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262202912112691554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOtPNIR7OXoKUuCc8wjPcv-Mw1oaOAA4HyoDBX0222gCsQHBWdEZZTyD1nLYkRV8EmsAKBNX66Hg3tm95SXgFD34Lnjz0g2pFeBtAHpxZzo7Fnt5Cr6L7bYrg5C6PTjhwKgxty5gqGl0/s320/DSCF0671.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Mama, it is really cold today!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1dsj_HqsBk3WJW6wPxHN2hshZnMDuNNuZ9pvyUqlEBk7c4gqqgqYvkd95JhyphenhyphenJeZmzAInl_aNn3XTpMYy0Kmsj5nb7eh8h6EvOKztH3fVP_CMSUyOGZt3gFfaCgkWvyBdnpuFGk56k-w/s1600-h/DSCF0680.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262202839520401122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1dsj_HqsBk3WJW6wPxHN2hshZnMDuNNuZ9pvyUqlEBk7c4gqqgqYvkd95JhyphenhyphenJeZmzAInl_aNn3XTpMYy0Kmsj5nb7eh8h6EvOKztH3fVP_CMSUyOGZt3gFfaCgkWvyBdnpuFGk56k-w/s320/DSCF0680.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sweet<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQ1ybLwzYj_1yfomUxBu1Lfwf-FstCUXmaT1o5hBsIeRPcpnOPlO3RmW9PKJafOFFG5hh8OnFeffC08gy_3N5I34kqzAYvfWgfBNzFohBR0BoPMDweFW_WprqODETdbb8zd9lnzoPBrU/s1600-h/DSCF0684.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262202732994606674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQ1ybLwzYj_1yfomUxBu1Lfwf-FstCUXmaT1o5hBsIeRPcpnOPlO3RmW9PKJafOFFG5hh8OnFeffC08gy_3N5I34kqzAYvfWgfBNzFohBR0BoPMDweFW_WprqODETdbb8zd9lnzoPBrU/s320/DSCF0684.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> My Hiking Girl<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRUkIFK_U8euxexDiwcR5-z2DSmyyHJijju_Iexc2SaGVQ-D3efEOaMTMAie-YnJxBkBGBYPNMEb6JAP710g1Q1QrJAYztqsnZtALUEsDP9RMURbH7nWhYUAhe0aJpjb5fayzNP1QIJA/s1600-h/DSCF0685.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262202630910806866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRUkIFK_U8euxexDiwcR5-z2DSmyyHJijju_Iexc2SaGVQ-D3efEOaMTMAie-YnJxBkBGBYPNMEb6JAP710g1Q1QrJAYztqsnZtALUEsDP9RMURbH7nWhYUAhe0aJpjb5fayzNP1QIJA/s320/DSCF0685.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Nice family photo of the two of us<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cbAWx0YQIOLK3wmQ7_tPDYRnfwABqvTYjMcx6axTFG41lLawwwPsf9DsDvCkvXsdB74MEp58FfMJN28iScv_lrhE15kwEwbbAsB0xXZ_D36mLbKhdf_vFSv-IfXcTpQrFpl_Mi5Cmfg/s1600-h/DSCF0573.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Beautiful fall colors<br /><br /><br /><div>Addie-Mei and I have had a wonderful fall. We have had fun playing outside with the wonderful weather we have had. We also had Aunt Debbie come down for a visit and had lots of fun with her. We ended up going to Conner Prairie and Addie-Mei got to help make surgum. What a sweet treat!<br /><div> </div><div> </div><div>Addie-Mei has had some fun with Halloween festivities this fall. She had a costume party at a friends house which was a blast. We are blessed to have so much fun with our friends. </div><br /><div>We went camping down to Brown County State Park for fall break this past weekend. It was COLD and it rained a couple of times, but we had a BLAST!! It was Addie-Mei's first real camping experience and she loved it. We had the opportunity to do lots of hiking and enjoying of God's creation. When we came home she kept asking to go back camping. She had lots of Mama time and I had no chores to do, so we both loved it. Now it is back to reality and she is not liking it much.</div><br /><div>For those who are following the Melamine contamination of milk in China, we are on the list of possible exposures. The formula used in Addie-Mei's orphanage is one of the brands found to have tainted batches. We will be having some testing done in the next week or so to make sure her little kidneys are healthy.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I hope you enjoyed the pictures.</div><br /><div>Tamie</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-55341370284292095772008-09-09T08:32:00.005-04:002008-09-09T09:57:38.779-04:00Long time no post, sorry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-icFoVt1a5ERPAamgiA2EijmIY4JIjtQjHcxq2UY4ufq-UO1nS0oByKDprC3WShKI6pv3y9vtxMp605IglmHPC7kyTnwdLhpSWDK4K-fNvGVembUiObaavYYKd4ddhAjqenxQY6fAlVc/s1600-h/DSCF0309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243999456924862242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-icFoVt1a5ERPAamgiA2EijmIY4JIjtQjHcxq2UY4ufq-UO1nS0oByKDprC3WShKI6pv3y9vtxMp605IglmHPC7kyTnwdLhpSWDK4K-fNvGVembUiObaavYYKd4ddhAjqenxQY6fAlVc/s320/DSCF0309.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQ9wARJEDHetvR5vGh_8I6vstA1tyE7f0nmDHTVmdaZVRqJyiwfZCoevDtZPax7BmKbHSc-gNgc_CTHBZCFhOLiP3LD1b8Tt72FZh2hBOn-oBAi48QR1p8tE0ey_Ukf5APaEHmw5BcnQ/s1600-h/DSCF0343.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243999384505816978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQ9wARJEDHetvR5vGh_8I6vstA1tyE7f0nmDHTVmdaZVRqJyiwfZCoevDtZPax7BmKbHSc-gNgc_CTHBZCFhOLiP3LD1b8Tt72FZh2hBOn-oBAi48QR1p8tE0ey_Ukf5APaEHmw5BcnQ/s320/DSCF0343.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_53mi3LnNnDV9id7a0Kq01FQlGFkJJeC2YTca0jvl-Y4nvLVS2dTNWh-nnwhX-zY94Bn6aBmlO4yPokpHo62_cZ_n2Vbfra0dcgwUHyRmV-thb-Xc9gs5oqN2zoT6EvH01a056vLo_o/s1600-h/DSCF0353.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243999299908556290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_53mi3LnNnDV9id7a0Kq01FQlGFkJJeC2YTca0jvl-Y4nvLVS2dTNWh-nnwhX-zY94Bn6aBmlO4yPokpHo62_cZ_n2Vbfra0dcgwUHyRmV-thb-Xc9gs5oqN2zoT6EvH01a056vLo_o/s320/DSCF0353.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fU85fjdl9V7dwf8khUSgwqpPa6zHyE4A1Y1ILDNlsOQ04jfNJmpSO4qJagIcJmfiC7oGHj5EZFUTpJYc_o6UnFzYm0gH8Bi7RtrzleW783sfGdxhWGvUsmt9WM_4T1rAwq8GR0lLvW8/s1600-h/White+and+red+picture+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243998609454034594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fU85fjdl9V7dwf8khUSgwqpPa6zHyE4A1Y1ILDNlsOQ04jfNJmpSO4qJagIcJmfiC7oGHj5EZFUTpJYc_o6UnFzYm0gH8Bi7RtrzleW783sfGdxhWGvUsmt9WM_4T1rAwq8GR0lLvW8/s320/White+and+red+picture+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Well, it has been a little time since I posted. Sorry about that. Addie Mei and I have had a wonderful summer. We finished out the school year with nothing spectacular happening. </div><div> </div><div>Over Memorial weekend we had the wonderful oppurtunity to go visit one of the families we went to China with. They have a reunion of their first travel group from 12 years agao every Memorial weekend. They invited us to join in that celebration with them each year so we can stay connected. We went to Holiday World, as they live so close to there. Addie Mei had a wonderful time playing with the other children and also playing with the "big China girls" as she calls them. It will be great for her to be a part of such a great group.</div><div> </div><div>We had a wonderful trip to St. Louis in early June. I had a conference to go to and brought Addie Mei with me. A friend and his wife also went and we shared a room together. My friends wife watched Addie Mei when I had sessions to go to. We were able to go to the St. Louis Zoo and went on our first train ride together to get there. As you can see in the above pictures, Addie Mei decided it would be fun to turn into "Super Addie Mei" and fly between the beds for about 30 minutes. It was a riot to watch. Eventually, she put a cape on and continued.<br /></div><div>We enjoyed our swimming pool all summer and I gave swim lessons to a couple of my freinds children. Addie Mei is swimming all over the place. When there is only a couple of people and limited waves in the pool, she swims without any swim vest. She does very well, even though she cannot touch the bottom of the pool. I am shocked that someone so little can swim so well. She LOVES the pool.</div><div> </div><div>We ended our summer with our annual MI vacation. We love going to MI to visit our family. It is nice to reconnect with friends also. We went to MI Adventure with some friends from down here, and my sister and two nephews also joined us. It was so much fun. We also went to a fair while we were there. Addie Mei is a true fair girl. She really likes the animals and the rides. I am thrilled she enjoys the simple things in life.</div><div> </div><div>We enjoyed the IN State fair when we returned to IN. I have never gone before, but enjoyed myself as well. It is large, but very child friendly.</div><div> </div><div>School has started and Addie Mei is in two preschools. She goes all day Monday, Wednesday and Friday to one and half day on Tuesday and Thursday to the other. She loves school and enjoys meeting new friends. She turned four this summer and I can't believ how fast she is growing up. Next year she will be in Kindergarten. My how time flies......</div><div> </div><div>My classes have also begun and I am thrilles to be teaching a SPorts Medicine class. I can use my Athletic Training in the classroom finally and I am loving it! I have great kids and I teach at a great school.</div><div> </div><div>I have been working all summer on writing a Lifebook for Addie Mei. It is a book containing everything that I know about her history and the journey we each took to get to each other. It documents all the things I know so she can have all the information as she pieces together her past. She may not understand these things now, but will need then later in life. It has been very difficult at times to revisit the reality of her past, but I am honored to have her now and be influential on her future. The picture of us together was taken to put in this Lifebook.</div><div> </div><div>I will try to post more often for those die hards out there!!</div><div> </div><div>Love,</div><div>Tamie</div><div><br /><br /> </div><div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-23225954976481055652008-04-14T12:32:00.006-04:002008-04-14T13:19:45.841-04:00Florida Fun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1b09NrauYZxUHVt3XlIjtKd1NMfiD9dXnP3pWDsCarGByGpcLikPGBS0jsWTFEKcIDWONggtFnx15mADT5lKrWDDDROiAIawPMm1RXKpFu0DzLjp9rC2iKG90ml3sIVMOaAWN0TCnzE/s1600-h/DSCF0207.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189151691677222770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1b09NrauYZxUHVt3XlIjtKd1NMfiD9dXnP3pWDsCarGByGpcLikPGBS0jsWTFEKcIDWONggtFnx15mADT5lKrWDDDROiAIawPMm1RXKpFu0DzLjp9rC2iKG90ml3sIVMOaAWN0TCnzE/s320/DSCF0207.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHO-Euy3xx3RWIrJtd1tfgxB7SJi1g8cY2yvTrrHZdzxjHx5LZnlDoeoQlwToSmJjA4POwgXnMUL4hR3Hv_VE2pIH2rhqQV5Wl3lQ_-PBQRyDONIBXimo9IC7l9mW3LpLjvy_iHYPk4c/s1600-h/DSCF0257.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189151695972190082" style="FLOAT: left; 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MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaIKKx5bxVtiB6aeQApjCrhU3SPmiCy68H2doGCFrFIXwn48zqfVkfnPiiJpwl3US644RXTIHKeC7cf2w3VduGW_vvUM9tx5EtS7daAASSeCd4hOynJh4QPeE_lbw3zIA7K7hrIlwoZc/s320/DSCF0072.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well,</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We just got back from a wonderfull time in FL for Spring Break. I am amazed at how well Addie Mei did on the 20 hour drive. She loved the water in Ft. Lauderdale. We built sand castles, got buried in the sand, walked the pier, and just relaxed. It was great.</div><br /><br /><div>We then went up to Orlando. Addie Mei was so excited to meet her Princesses. There are too many stories to share all. She had a great time. We got there at 8am and she made it through to 10:45pm. She only slept about 10 minutes on my shoulder through "It's a Small World." She was a trooper. She got to rise her first rollercoaster, and Mama even went on the Teacup ride. I had to take Dramamine in order to keep my self in check, but I did it for her!!</div><br /><br /><div>I hope you enjoy the pictures.</div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-15217327939298701372008-03-18T10:13:00.002-04:002008-03-18T10:24:51.717-04:002nd Gotcha Day Anniversary<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAJvFLxnbPty78U94euA5kg_rQpCA0b1pja1kiW6EmIOxb589k18X8L39qdouncE0bQQXEnoBcNNqsKw5EQMcegXfwGUvXiW2hza_smqCqom1YpfHVqDIGF7j01IbvVOaHpn-Hw_hFtQ/s1600-h/DSCF0018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179087292818997810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAJvFLxnbPty78U94euA5kg_rQpCA0b1pja1kiW6EmIOxb589k18X8L39qdouncE0bQQXEnoBcNNqsKw5EQMcegXfwGUvXiW2hza_smqCqom1YpfHVqDIGF7j01IbvVOaHpn-Hw_hFtQ/s200/DSCF0018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62F8ZgJUnSRLeN2g5eBUcxqu8p_xBJtimPsUgMwcYP6wVT4ecyoViv3orDlwBcYkTKtFOJ5x-p3ld534zOSHk7XYLM-nHvh7Saqz3WtWzcTWYaMogl8LkoSSriLknDOzOuti2RsFXLlk/s1600-h/DSCF0020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179087297113965122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62F8ZgJUnSRLeN2g5eBUcxqu8p_xBJtimPsUgMwcYP6wVT4ecyoViv3orDlwBcYkTKtFOJ5x-p3ld534zOSHk7XYLM-nHvh7Saqz3WtWzcTWYaMogl8LkoSSriLknDOzOuti2RsFXLlk/s200/DSCF0020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjI0QzM6NoykyJNzRzB7Fe9thyEDq05R-VQKQPWlGXinD26L3mw_V-HWYxmbB-ADarktFWjyOlWBLMXDXxJnt6uNZweHXFAtvnx1taFYF1z4vkq_tvLhYJrjrR_j3MkZwtkpeatoCBPNQ/s1600-h/DSCF0034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179087301408932434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjI0QzM6NoykyJNzRzB7Fe9thyEDq05R-VQKQPWlGXinD26L3mw_V-HWYxmbB-ADarktFWjyOlWBLMXDXxJnt6uNZweHXFAtvnx1taFYF1z4vkq_tvLhYJrjrR_j3MkZwtkpeatoCBPNQ/s200/DSCF0034.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnCk9C7e1UHTChy4oqd_qKmXCxzQPmP4vHdBTi8nihmRkX_iYRk5Kdbgid1lNgas8ZnfQzIJvOdShfjh-RoySI6agUlSQrcivWFgkbCutXQTzl7akM1_x17iuE4_7V4ewscc7i-Usiwg/s1600-h/DSCF0022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179087305703899746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnCk9C7e1UHTChy4oqd_qKmXCxzQPmP4vHdBTi8nihmRkX_iYRk5Kdbgid1lNgas8ZnfQzIJvOdShfjh-RoySI6agUlSQrcivWFgkbCutXQTzl7akM1_x17iuE4_7V4ewscc7i-Usiwg/s200/DSCF0022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEjounWVrR2DXdM6H6eZKyuVBq7JscjCv3UW5LfRu3iotGOA063k1MkcVv2zCxYNQb-90mRnTKYca38ZgHhx1YzWuf7OHI0_WDDFufemc4opSJ8PaY0RmmpDQ1o23XhFQR1KHdRbBpBM/s1600-h/DSCF0030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179087309998867058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEjounWVrR2DXdM6H6eZKyuVBq7JscjCv3UW5LfRu3iotGOA063k1MkcVv2zCxYNQb-90mRnTKYca38ZgHhx1YzWuf7OHI0_WDDFufemc4opSJ8PaY0RmmpDQ1o23XhFQR1KHdRbBpBM/s200/DSCF0030.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, our 2nd anniversary was not as much fun as our first. I had to travel out of town for work and my flight home was delayed. Addie Mei and I did not get to spend a lot of time together on our actual Gotcha Day, but we had a great time celebrating the next day. Unfortunately, we did not get to go to our special place for dinner.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I spent some time making a book for her telling her adoption story. The main Character is Princess Addie Mei and I used actual pictures of our journey. She really likes seeing her pictures in a book and hearing her story. I hope this will help her grasp her history.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This past weekend, we got to go on an Easter Egg hunt and also she had her church program. She was so cute. It was the first time that she did not cry. When they were done singing and everyone was relatively quiet. She blurts out, "I love you Mama." It was so cute.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Not too much else to report. All is well in Indy!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Blessings,</div><br /><div>Tamie</div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-77098673896582432792008-03-08T14:21:00.004-05:002008-03-08T14:49:58.874-05:002nd Anniversary<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh08ec2zRyzxuh7Oi8ZMCvHqVfrUGRRKN336c9xW8VQAjDiMDKHDv477zaTveYHZQfX6qq4gduuHtwgjlS7fxcLN7prcEED_xbpd69wwZc3LprCrQlw1YeEHxZKJF3ISWqmIg-oKz77yh4/s1600-h/China+Silk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175459986779095586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh08ec2zRyzxuh7Oi8ZMCvHqVfrUGRRKN336c9xW8VQAjDiMDKHDv477zaTveYHZQfX6qq4gduuHtwgjlS7fxcLN7prcEED_xbpd69wwZc3LprCrQlw1YeEHxZKJF3ISWqmIg-oKz77yh4/s320/China+Silk.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMI9FbpJxXA10uhA9AMsLEmK-u8zOW_-0zCNEdAhOl_h3rCeKAXXvvRfRiHz7JT8oCdJ1MBrB2vfjHRUA7IpGjRpYLD9HTllcnRYJx66xIKutrZGWNcZbLPwnm8X0V0-MfNxcLgPFbuoo/s1600-h/Family+2008+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175458706878841362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMI9FbpJxXA10uhA9AMsLEmK-u8zOW_-0zCNEdAhOl_h3rCeKAXXvvRfRiHz7JT8oCdJ1MBrB2vfjHRUA7IpGjRpYLD9HTllcnRYJx66xIKutrZGWNcZbLPwnm8X0V0-MfNxcLgPFbuoo/s320/Family+2008+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Addie Mei and I will celebrate two years together as a family on Wednesday!! It has been such an amazing journey. Through all of the ups and downs, I would do it all over again 10, 000 times to experience the joy this child brings to my life and the lives of so many other people.</div><br /><div>Addie Mei is growing up so much. She is such a sweet little girl. She is a big helper and she loves to play!! She can sit for an hour playing with this little plastic princess doll and undress and redress her. She is quite persistant.</div><br /><div>We are both looking forward to our vacation we have planned for Spring Break. Using the nice refund Uncle Sam provided, we will be heading South to the sunny state of FL!! I am going to be bringing Addie Mei to meet all of the Princesses she adores so much!! I have never been to Disney World and always wanted to go. Now I get to experience it with my daughter!! I am doubly blessed. I am thankful that we can go when it will be majical for her!! Look for the update when we return!<br /></div><div>I hope you enjoy the pictures. </div><br /><div>Tamie</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-43929347193397544232008-02-27T13:30:00.003-05:002008-02-28T07:42:58.467-05:00Getting Big<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ12-9krBiLu0js1XGQ_5W7rmLZUMYNxQwar_llMMrvNuaTMs_wHA11XXCgbhuBUDezs8mk4iwyMv-Ml_UR6tiWVWM-j6TxJCPq3Y6qt29cOLjjxeM8aXRiMjcWypZ3zScZyrn0AcDpbw/s1600-h/girls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172009869315841474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ12-9krBiLu0js1XGQ_5W7rmLZUMYNxQwar_llMMrvNuaTMs_wHA11XXCgbhuBUDezs8mk4iwyMv-Ml_UR6tiWVWM-j6TxJCPq3Y6qt29cOLjjxeM8aXRiMjcWypZ3zScZyrn0AcDpbw/s320/girls.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I thought I would update on my little girl. She is changing so much. It amazes me that in just 2 short years she is such a different little girl. In a couple of weeks, we will be celebrating our 2 year Gotcha Day Anniversary. In some ways, this day has more reason to celebrate than her birthday. I know that with out her birth, obviously I would not have her. I was not there for her birth, though, so the first day we met is so special.<br /><br />She has really been maturing into a such a sweet little girl. We survived the very trying early threes. That was tough for both of us. I love her so much, but was at my wits end with some of the behaviors, whining, and constant crying that we dealt with for about 4 months. Lately, she has been all over affectionate. She tells me she loves me about every hour we are together, and she is full of hugs and kisses. She is really developing her own little sense of humor. It is so cute to watch.<br /><br />She is also very industrious. We have an air mattress I put on the floor for movie nights. One day, I forgot to put it away, and it became a WONDERFUL trampoline. She and a friend then decided to lean it on the love seat, and now it has become a great slide. She gets her baby dolls and wraps then in a blanket and down they go. She soon follows and is reunited with her little babies. It is so much fun to watch her. It also is used as a sinking ship where she is falling, and I have to reach down from the top to rescue her.<br /><br />She seems to be starting some growth finally. At least she is eating a lot lately and sleeping very well. Hopefully, this will result in her growing a bit.<br /><br />We had a wonderful opportunity recently to meet another little girl who was from the same orphanage as Addie Mei. It was so sweet to watch these little girls who share the same roots playing together half of a world away from their beginnings. They were not in the orphanage at the same time, as the other little girl left 5 days before Addie Mei arrived. Nonetheless, they do share similar roots and Addie Mei was very happy to know that Director Han took care of her friend as well. She seems to be very proud of her background, as proud as a 3 1/2 year old can be, at least. This is a picture we took while they were playing.<br /></div><div>That is about it for now. Will post again with more pictures after Gotcha Day!<br /><br />Tamie</div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-77051051174122615672008-01-28T08:02:00.000-05:002008-01-28T08:22:59.590-05:00Happy 2008<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2k52K0ZPDKd9AlZ0Ojw3Xcqh9w_Wtl2ZgAlatzS6HRTmvIrA5rAOoD8VdmKJrgdAlwBtWMhJp3ZXYse-557-8gNeJlUXbdRkfXAOP0qN65XyInVjyi8OdLZCs0l1E0bawCYBGZCg__8/s1600-h/DSCF0420.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160516145282641890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2k52K0ZPDKd9AlZ0Ojw3Xcqh9w_Wtl2ZgAlatzS6HRTmvIrA5rAOoD8VdmKJrgdAlwBtWMhJp3ZXYse-557-8gNeJlUXbdRkfXAOP0qN65XyInVjyi8OdLZCs0l1E0bawCYBGZCg__8/s200/DSCF0420.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzlV25KU8Eoz9qVkgDI0Sy1dUdjAomsWMJ8N0czOL1f5XB-R_lLn9ZJCW5lHbJ7jAjko3upFeLIGfMedTvJ_6VwhkAr6gjR0errjwpNW-wPgsVow9nEPOubxsnibSyUlhNjZup8HQtIE/s1600-h/DSCF0423.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160516149577609202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzlV25KU8Eoz9qVkgDI0Sy1dUdjAomsWMJ8N0czOL1f5XB-R_lLn9ZJCW5lHbJ7jAjko3upFeLIGfMedTvJ_6VwhkAr6gjR0errjwpNW-wPgsVow9nEPOubxsnibSyUlhNjZup8HQtIE/s200/DSCF0423.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbRR2nozst6LgQpQgrdMpkTXCkqkm3Gli_irBs3Pp7auhRDP4xZ2059JO6QNrze-TxvjGzM7Njf7OQ55O4wssVWSJ0QWrfUUhsmhGvUiyWraoW1oi9pZbbmZ0EzsUMj8qyo91c3_4iaA/s1600-h/DSCF0392.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160516158167543810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbRR2nozst6LgQpQgrdMpkTXCkqkm3Gli_irBs3Pp7auhRDP4xZ2059JO6QNrze-TxvjGzM7Njf7OQ55O4wssVWSJ0QWrfUUhsmhGvUiyWraoW1oi9pZbbmZ0EzsUMj8qyo91c3_4iaA/s200/DSCF0392.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZpTs1YnifNmXKM8Cl9fAwvV1h59LoWVDMs76m4GC55WuAPsgsHgrXo29g9FKfqGEOL3vntI89SK0_9ltZsACLWjK9fvRl5GTonmlfBMJkvfay_2CAjxm5Cai7ZA5DtQvIETzEWxzIbE/s1600-h/DSCF0401.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160516162462511122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZpTs1YnifNmXKM8Cl9fAwvV1h59LoWVDMs76m4GC55WuAPsgsHgrXo29g9FKfqGEOL3vntI89SK0_9ltZsACLWjK9fvRl5GTonmlfBMJkvfay_2CAjxm5Cai7ZA5DtQvIETzEWxzIbE/s200/DSCF0401.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, we made it through a wonderful Chrsitmas with our family and had a great 2 weeks off work. We were able to spend a full week at Nana and Papa's house in MI and also a full week here with just each other. It was a wonderful vacation.</div><br /><div></div><br /><ol><li>Addie Mei has started the second semester of preschool going 2 half days a week and she just loves it. She tells me all about what happens at school and she is just blossoming. I was very happy to hear people in MI tell me how much better she is talking and how they understand her so much more. I am with her each day, so I do not see the great progress she is making. I know the socialization at school has been a great benefit to her speech. </li></ol><br /><div></div><br /><div>I enrolled her in a gymnastics class at the YMCA down here. She LOVES, I mean LOVES, her "nastics" class. She gets so excited when she just sees her little outfit in the closet. No matter her mood on a Wednesday when I pick her up, she instantly changes to a very excited little girl when I tell her it is time to get ready for class. I am so glad I did this. It is really helping her confidence, as well as, her strength. We still struggle with low muscle tone in her core, so this has been a great help. Not only does she have a great time in class, but she also "practices " at home. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Addie Mei very much enjoys doing crafts. She could sit for hours just painting something, over, and over, and over. She is so sweet and quiet. She also really enjoys her new playroom at home. I cleared out pur spare room to give her her own play space, and give me back some of my house. She loves it back there. Someone very generously dropped off a wonderful little plastic house in my driveway. I do not know who left it, but I am so thankful for their generosity. I cleaned it up and set it up in her playroom. It has become a wonderful drivethrough restaraunt. SO cute!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>That is all for now. Looking forward to the next little fun thing this girl can bring into my life!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>God Bless,</div><br /><div>Tamie</div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-46522790229040781702007-12-21T08:13:00.000-05:002007-12-21T08:32:40.872-05:00Merry Christmas Everyone<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHMCqnnrCmtxjQ1lKfxoqM5SKwXdg7rDJ15ALTds0mJGR4cnO1SOvxj3Wm81DJ_whzBov_PrKXKZdsNqjo79RBLTQDjOxvX-2Zrhq27FgLzT61BkGLY91otPMOd37yOPaLGcfPi14u9c/s1600-h/DSCF0325.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146417961242497202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHMCqnnrCmtxjQ1lKfxoqM5SKwXdg7rDJ15ALTds0mJGR4cnO1SOvxj3Wm81DJ_whzBov_PrKXKZdsNqjo79RBLTQDjOxvX-2Zrhq27FgLzT61BkGLY91otPMOd37yOPaLGcfPi14u9c/s320/DSCF0325.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSWy2-AWNM-OfRQ8XtbK6q0Wp8eUWaQYm2sXmG57B1a8XiFlZPOWxdsK4at_cqhZxNg3mfrt-eOtWHi3xgwfGT6UK5sTAy1kvGBW5QbqhyAa00SMm007eQvD3AdL0JAVlYZ5nF8Zz5CLs/s1600-h/DSCF0328.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146417840983412898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSWy2-AWNM-OfRQ8XtbK6q0Wp8eUWaQYm2sXmG57B1a8XiFlZPOWxdsK4at_cqhZxNg3mfrt-eOtWHi3xgwfGT6UK5sTAy1kvGBW5QbqhyAa00SMm007eQvD3AdL0JAVlYZ5nF8Zz5CLs/s320/DSCF0328.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBUygSPeK6mfUSOTO__5ijrzRTMfxk9huPG3aJBvX7LCKNAgR4w-nUOp3TdwtkJJzn1vBHRS3UArbWSAO2MAJQrU9amZ8Rfc2XYJDLea9jHuKGpi3GhutbyPIib0-mJIC9xfNxnumvPM/s1600-h/DSCF0331.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146417720724328594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBUygSPeK6mfUSOTO__5ijrzRTMfxk9huPG3aJBvX7LCKNAgR4w-nUOp3TdwtkJJzn1vBHRS3UArbWSAO2MAJQrU9amZ8Rfc2XYJDLea9jHuKGpi3GhutbyPIib0-mJIC9xfNxnumvPM/s320/DSCF0331.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjeAJEy9WyApWbnqnEFaDJWz2kwaVnutoScRn5QmxQPLqvJJWrKRd4IWOGFh2KTsnstnGMKhHnq_eh9GECTrjjsGMbWY_n8EuHozgoN3IRRbH9iEton7zI3YoY5uKVh65CuBQGlYVFGw/s1600-h/DSCF0300.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146417527450800258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjeAJEy9WyApWbnqnEFaDJWz2kwaVnutoScRn5QmxQPLqvJJWrKRd4IWOGFh2KTsnstnGMKhHnq_eh9GECTrjjsGMbWY_n8EuHozgoN3IRRbH9iEton7zI3YoY5uKVh65CuBQGlYVFGw/s320/DSCF0300.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheWQ7YVtcaswmn4WwY6x6lzO96jrfuJvQ8SQjHOA5OftojSU9uwxOO4rLcIgvfrVzV19r7a5YGur1U8h-MrzuAyaUikFFE8bjbfCpf6sN5OwXFGFX1PlamgmoiKl2c7hLNpgVESKaBjuw/s1600-h/DSCF0297.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146417252572893298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheWQ7YVtcaswmn4WwY6x6lzO96jrfuJvQ8SQjHOA5OftojSU9uwxOO4rLcIgvfrVzV19r7a5YGur1U8h-MrzuAyaUikFFE8bjbfCpf6sN5OwXFGFX1PlamgmoiKl2c7hLNpgVESKaBjuw/s320/DSCF0297.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div>We have had a wonderful Christmas season! Addie Mei is really starting to understand that Jesus came as a baby and that is why we celebrate Christmas. She sings Happy Birthday to Jesus all the time, it is too precious!</div><br /><div>We had fun decorating for Christmas Thanksgiving weekend, even though I was miserably sick. We were able to get both trees up and the house all decorated. Addie Mei got to put the Angel on top of her own tree this year. What a big girl. She loves having her tree in her room. </div><br /><div>As is our tradition, we took her Christmas pictures in from on my tree. She had some fun doing this, but would have much preferred to be playing. Her picture turned out very cute, though!</div><br /><div>We are starting a new tradition this year with having our Christmas together on the Saturday before we leave to go to MI. I want her to be able to have her presents under her tree at home, but we are always going to be in MI for Christmas day. I thought this would be a good plan so she can have a week to play with her toys before we leave. She had fun opening her presents and taking time to play with them. </div><br /><div>I included a picture of her opening a blanket, next to a tall wooden wardrobe. The blanket is called a "100 Good Wishes Quilt." It is a Chinese tradition for friends and family to send a piece of fabric to a new mom with a good wish to go with the piece of fabric. Once the blanket is together, the child is wrapped in "100 Good Wishes." The wishes are put in a scrap book with a smaller piece of the fabric. The child then can match the fabric in the quilt to the good wish book and see who sent what wish. I was so happy with how it turned out.</div><br /><div>The wooden wardrobe is something I made for her. I am impressed that I was able to do this. It is for her to put all of her dress up clothes on. The shelves below are for her dress up shoes. She loves it! When she is getting dressed in the morning, she likes to make faces at herself in the mirror. </div><br /><div>We leave for MI in a couple of days and I know she will be bombarded with more presents. I hope through all of the presents, we will be able to stay mindful of the true reason for the presents, and that is Jesus!</div><br /><div>We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!</div><br /><div>Tamie and Addie Mei</div></div></div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-20091871347426236422007-12-09T14:21:00.000-05:002007-12-09T14:30:38.881-05:00Snow Fun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntbVQZYFM8Gmp61FDzzfYNTFJD9ISCvlki-lqQ5UrvWHibA9PFIFh3ZzNMA-6P3ThESm7JOEPRKU-dBBbD0U4fL4rys9npKvKjTS9LwaBbXzeL9FYB2M_oK9HNqdY4CnwHIPGdPKdhLs/s1600-h/Snow+baby.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142056195223586754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntbVQZYFM8Gmp61FDzzfYNTFJD9ISCvlki-lqQ5UrvWHibA9PFIFh3ZzNMA-6P3ThESm7JOEPRKU-dBBbD0U4fL4rys9npKvKjTS9LwaBbXzeL9FYB2M_oK9HNqdY4CnwHIPGdPKdhLs/s320/Snow+baby.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Addie Mei has had fun this early winter. She LOVES the snow, or "no" as she calls it. She has asked about when the snow was coming for a few weeks now and I am so happy she has finally gotten some. It worked out very well for me to have been home with her the day the first real snow hit. We went sledding and had hot chocolate. It was so much fun. This cute picture was taken by a friend who watches her one day a week for me. It shows her love for this white stuff.</div><div> </div><div>We will be heading to MI for Christmas with our family. Addie Mei and I will have our Christmas together at home next week. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas.</div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483419385085787861.post-6857376118368321492007-11-02T09:39:00.000-04:002007-11-02T09:46:31.045-04:00Look out, here comes Snow White!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KAp33pJPg-6QHXSuBm9LdNkvUSsQ3mdhb9_jT2JxNhcykRQb7m-YWCQgqJytc7YZR71W6lH9gJx_9968dkduj6uPGBvUpgTu2ZadZqmOX1iOcsOFNatl6q9n9acB7mDID6QsP4crWJw/s1600-h/DSCF0245.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128238832807826258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KAp33pJPg-6QHXSuBm9LdNkvUSsQ3mdhb9_jT2JxNhcykRQb7m-YWCQgqJytc7YZR71W6lH9gJx_9968dkduj6uPGBvUpgTu2ZadZqmOX1iOcsOFNatl6q9n9acB7mDID6QsP4crWJw/s320/DSCF0245.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBD5xczLAXhDY4G1bXwhv-3hTJphXGoVwxd46oaOGnVmLJ68kvtIzlMZ27wCnjMO8NCmKsUzc5OAyRj4XHhpn7U0h1qJ6BLEiemMLKOeWIe8ebKSoaES1xx3HYUBdtbhI2Nl9kQgOL5Q/s1600-h/DSCF0244.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128238411901031234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBD5xczLAXhDY4G1bXwhv-3hTJphXGoVwxd46oaOGnVmLJ68kvtIzlMZ27wCnjMO8NCmKsUzc5OAyRj4XHhpn7U0h1qJ6BLEiemMLKOeWIe8ebKSoaES1xx3HYUBdtbhI2Nl9kQgOL5Q/s320/DSCF0244.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqQpm_B2v_yuyLEXoNOAqqCSFn63NxU5EwboEaa6x38YWKTty1K6j5dKGrHY1gRLx86jZ799XN_dBXKZQnoLFSD_R7Ar7mmoANoc-aEDcGML6yxbB0QxZRXjiwm1assqDe86ttPBaKEs/s1600-h/DSCF0231.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128238295936914226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqQpm_B2v_yuyLEXoNOAqqCSFn63NxU5EwboEaa6x38YWKTty1K6j5dKGrHY1gRLx86jZ799XN_dBXKZQnoLFSD_R7Ar7mmoANoc-aEDcGML6yxbB0QxZRXjiwm1assqDe86ttPBaKEs/s320/DSCF0231.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40DrCLRnP-pTDLohGNvt1d5_3a0yPxtQSSxUq4Qix8lNQ3xSP9xVoFOtbqVVDdiKtU23bdZd-86Q2It-Q1fhR-KhnNIjrbAZYL4gbwCp1ZB92DX6oaTZy0bEAYJIHfUseVZWGkrnkmi0/s1600-h/DSCF0230.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128238184267764514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40DrCLRnP-pTDLohGNvt1d5_3a0yPxtQSSxUq4Qix8lNQ3xSP9xVoFOtbqVVDdiKtU23bdZd-86Q2It-Q1fhR-KhnNIjrbAZYL4gbwCp1ZB92DX6oaTZy0bEAYJIHfUseVZWGkrnkmi0/s320/DSCF0230.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Here is my "Little Princess," Snow White. She went trick or treating with her best buddy, Drew. They were too cute. They managed our entire street and both carried their heavy pumpkins loaded with candy the whole way!! I have some cute footage of them BANGING on the doors yelling Trick or Treat. Not bad for their first time out! I think we are going to really like Halloween!</div></div></div></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399827978115066456noreply@blogger.com1