Grace's Eating Habits

We thought it was strange for Grace to dip her green beans in ketchup but today she topped that. She was dipping her watermelon in her ketchup and enjoying every bite.

Juliaisms

- Is it going to rain in my room tonight? This is asked every single night at bedtime.

- I am not a baby, I am a children.

- Using the word never in ever possible sentence. I never get to go, I never get candy, I never get to stay up late, etc.

08-08-08

A picture I took of the Bird Nest(where opening ceremonies are)a year ago.

This is a very lucky date for China therefore the start of the Olympics. We are very excited to watch it this year. The opening ceremonies were very impressive. I think we will burn it to DVD so Grace can enjoy it one day. We want her to proud of her country.

A year ago,today,we were flying to China. To get a real feel for China you have to see it. I was talking to someone the other day and we agreed that once you go to China you are eager to go again. I can't wait to go back one day whether it is to adopt another child, volunteer in an orphanage, or for a heritage visit.

Headed Home

Our time in Florida has almost come to an end.Soon Grace, Nicholas, and I will be headed North. As much as I don't want to leave Mom, I miss Kristopher, Zachary, and Julia. I haven't seen Kristopher since last Wednesday morning when he left for band camp.

Speaking of band camp, last week at band camp, the rookies were auctioned off to raise money for the band program. Since this is the first time Kristopher has been in band he was a rookie. A boy paid 15.00 for him. He could make him do whatever he wanted as long as it was approved by the band director. A lot of kids made their rookies dress up as girls, carry stuff for them, or one kid dressed up as a pokemon master. Kristopher had to talk to people. If you know Kristopher this is absolutely perfect. Kristopher is very introverted and does not talk to people he doesn't know. I guess it is pretty obvious to other kids, too. Kristopher isn't exactly shy, he only talks when he has something to say which isn't often. Kristopher thought it was pretty funny and extremely glad not to have to dress like a girl.

SCC

Nicholas took this picture as the concert was beginning. How could we not feel God's presence at the concert.

This is the first time I have had time to post since the concert. Steven Curtis Chapman was amazing. He started the concert by saying he has good days and bad days. That particular day had been a rough day. Blessed be the Name was the first song. When he got to the Lord give and take away he couldn't go on so he invited us to take over. It was a great concert with lots of stories to go along with the songs. Our hearts are breaking for the Chapman family. Life goes on but it will never be the same.

Happy Birthday, Sally!

Last night a group of us from the preschool where I use to work met at a Brazilian steakhouse. We were celebrating Sally's 50th birthday. Sally I became close when I started teaching the younger 2 year old class beside her. She taught the older twos. She has,also, taught two of my children. We were meeting for dinner but she had no idea it wasn't the usual monthly group(there are usually 4 or 5 of us that meet when I come to town). Happy 50th, Sally!

Next Stop- Asheville, NC

We will be leaving soon for Asheville, NC. Wonder why we would be going to Asheville for one night. Steven Curtis Chapman is singing at the Biltmore Estate. The Braxtons will be there cheering him on. We are so excited to be going. It is sure to be a great concert.