 “You
don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are
to them.” ~Desmond Tutu
OUR FAMILY (SO FAR . . .)
Baba: “Daddy” Mike is a fun
loving, “thirty something,” amazing father who loves playing
sports, coaching his kids’ sports, and watching sports on TV!
His strengths are fun time with the kids, cooking marshmallows
over the campfire, fixing plumbing issues, and killing spiders.
His weaknesses include changing diapers, using the internet, and
remembering to take out the trash.
Mama: “Mommy” Traci is a
creative, caring mother who enjoys gardening, surfing the net,
and snuggling with her amazing children. Her strengths include
unclogging the toilet, getting stains out of the laundry,
reading bedtime stories, and making chocolate chip cookies. Her
weaknesses are weeding the vegetable garden, killing spiders,
singing, and backing the car out of tight spaces. :)
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Jie Jie: “Big Sis” Liz is a
vivacious big sister who loves to play basketball, hang with her
friends, and make lunch for everyone. Her strengths are folding
laundry, shooting foul shots, playing the clarinet, and keeping
her brothers in line. Her weaknesses are keeping her room clean,
collecting pencil stubs, and remembering to feed her rabbit. |
Ge Ge: “Big Brother” Mason
is a crazy big brother who loves to play sports, bike with his
friends, and have lots of girlfriends. His strengths are selling
lemonade, making new friends, dancing to his mp3 player, and
making us all laugh. His weaknesses include arguing with his
mother, talking in church, hiding candy in his closet, and
procrastinating at bedtime. |
Ge Ge: “Big Brother” Gabe is
a dramatic “big brother to be” who loves riding without training
wheels, eating Sally’s applesauce, playing Webkinz, and playing
his Gameboy. His strengths are reading Dr. Seuss, jumping on the
trampoline, doing things for others, and finding the page of the
next song in church. His weaknesses are tying his shoes, losing
his teeth :), and picking up his room. |
Countless Other Family Members:
Doting grandparents and great-grandparents, limitless aunts and
uncles, cousins galore! Everything a little girl needs to feel
loved and protected.
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