Updated Pictures!

What started out as a pre-menstrual, two bags of peanut m&m's ho-hum day, turned out to be amazing! A woman I don't even know emailed me pictures of Quinn!! This good samaritan named Kate knew a friend of a friend of a friend who worked in Quinn's orphanage, traded some shoes and in return got pictures of this beautiful pint-sized "lady in red!"

I've never seen her smile before so this is truly a special gift. THANK YOU KATE!!

Blessed

I feel like God's presence is all around me lately. He is in my heart. I've had many ah-ha moments over the past two years. Things I've thought were important just really aren't. My family is what is important; as goofy and eclectic as we may be. I love them and thank God for them every day! However, my heart aches for Quinn right now. I pray that she is safe; that she is comforted at night when she cries; that she is hugged and kissed and read to by her nannies. Please keep Quinn Yu and her birthmother in your prayers. I grieve for her mother. Her circumstances must have been drastic to have given her baby away. I hope God is in her heart too and eventually eases her pain. God is truly good.
We've had a group of about 8 monarch catepillars nibbling and hanging out on our fennel for about three weeks. MaryKatherine has named them all: Betty, Brad, Sandy, Debbie...........and Linc. They sound surprising like the cast from Hairspray.

One More Thing

I found this quote by Gloria Gaither that I really loved. I think this should be my mantra for the remainder of my adoption:
"Memories, important yesterdays, were once todays. Treasure and notice today."

The Olympics are Awesome!

so...the opening ceremonies were the other night. It was amazing. I've never seen anything like it. I've taped the opening ceremony for Quinn. I know it's silly, but I thought someday she would enjoy seeing it. When she is older, I will tell her that the "Olympics were in Beijing the same year we came to get you in China." It really makes me miss her even more. A lady from our yahoo group will be traveling to the orphanage soon and is going to take pictures of Quinn. I can't wait to see them.
Quinn - You would have loved playing cheerleader with MaryKatherine and me last night. We did cartwheels, somersaults and cheerleading stunts. MaryKatherine was perfect! It would have been even better if you could have been there with us. You are going to be spoiled by your sister! She has already asked if she can dress you every day. Watch out! You will be unique and eclectic every day! I hope you like pink.