Friday, October 17, 2008
There have been so many things that we have done While We Wait
over the past 2 years. We joined and became active in our local
Families with Children from China group, we attended many
seminars and classes about adoption and children. We’ve made a
lot of new friends, we’ve read books and articles, watched TV
programs about China and really just opened our hearts and minds
to a lot of things.
Here are some of the most recent events that I wanted to share
and record on this site.
September 6 – We had another
yard sale to help raise funds for the adoption. Thanks to
everyone that donated items, helped with set up, daily
activities and clean up. We really couldn’t have done it without
everyone’s help. This was the 3rd yard sale we have had with all
the items that were donated to us. I want to thank every one of
the over 30 families that donated items to us to help us raise
funds. It was a great help.
September 14 – Ladybug
Shower from Nana and Guma. Despite Hurricane Ike blowing all the
way up through Kentucky everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks
for making it such a wonderful shower. Thanks to Terri for
making the homemade ladybug cookies. YUM! We got some great
gifts, lots of beautiful clothes, a stroller and a Dora Tricycle
too. Thanks to everyone for coming and braving the storm.
September 20 – Chinese Stork
Shower from Mamma and Aunt Joyce. I wanted the Chinese Stork
theme since I saw the pattern in December 2006. Thanks for
working so hard to make it a beautiful shower. Once again, great
gifts, lots of clothes, and a Barbie Bicycle too. This girl is
racking up some great wheels. I think she will need her own
parking space in the garage. Thanks to everyone for coming.
September 28 – Butterfly
Shower from my friends Lala , Amy Lou and Gen. What can I say,
they out-did themselves. Amy was trying to keep up with my
standard of throwing a theme party, let me tell you, they did a
great job. All the way to the butterfly shaped appetizers,
crackers and chocolates. Amazing. It was great to see old and
new friends there. We got such an assortment of gifts, from the
basic cups and bowls to the start of her college fund. Thanks to
everyone for coming.
August and September – My
mom and I tackled the One Hundred Good Wishes Quilt. I had
always wanted to do this for Caitlyn ever since I heard of the
tradition. But knowing that I can’t even sew a button (still
send everything to mom) and mom can basically do a hem and take
in a seam, this would be a big project for us. But thanks to
some tips from friends, some good quilt books and a lot of luck,
I think we have done a pretty good job. Caitlyn’s OHGWQ has 69
pieces of fabric from 63 different family and friends. There
will also be a coordinating scrapbook with swatches of the
fabric, pictures and wishes to her from all the family and
friends. Thank you to all who put the time and thought in to
making this a precious gift for our daughter. This is a life
long gift to her.
Ducks It Is – Since Caitlyn
has such a beautiful bedroom, a plain white bathroom just won’t
do. Nick and I decided to decorate the hall bathroom as well. We
had a hard time deciding between frogs and ducks. Both are just
too cute for a child’s bathroom. Then one day Nick said “She
decided ducks.” Huh? He said “look at Caitlyn’s outfit in her
referral picture. There is a duck on her jacket.” And so, Ducks
It Is. We decided on a great ocean turquoise color called
Mermaid Treasure. When he first put it on the walls, Nick wasn’t
so sure. But I insisted. Then once the bathroom was tidy and all
was decked in white and yellow, it really came together. We are
both very pleased and we hope Caitlyn will like her Ducky
bathroom. |
2008 Yard Sale
Ladybug Shower
Chinese Stork Shower
Butterfly Shower
OHGW Quilt
Ducky Bathroom |
