2 Years Ago

My Sweet Little Melody Munchkin,

Two years ago something truly amazing took place. So amazing that it is nearly impossible to put into words. Sometimes there just aren't any words for supernatural works of God. And that's what you are, you know...an amazing, perfect creation of a holy, loving God. How did I get so lucky as to be your Mommy? It is unbearable to think of having missed out on the blessing of you. You are such a precious little person with so many endearing qualities. You have a natural attention to detail and a strong sense of order. You love back-rubs and hugs. You are often serious but you also love silliness. You take a while to warm up to situations, just like me. You have quite the vocabulary for a 2-year-old and you are extremely resourceful. You are kind. You adore your baby brother and always want to "rub his fuzzy head." You have a nearly iron will that will take you far in life (even if it sends things into a tailspin right now!). You make Mommy and Daddy proud in so many ways! I truly cannot imagine life without you and I am so glad that I don't have to. I love you, Meddy Wei Wei!

July 9th, 2007




July 9th, 2009



---I have been trying to upload a video clip here for way too long and I need to go to bed. I'll try again tomorrow!--

(You might notice that we are singing "Happy Anniversary" in the video clip. We have settled on this terminology after thinking carefully about the day and it's meaning. In ways, adoption is like marriage, specifically in the sense that a new family is created in the eyes of the law and that a commitment is made before God. Marriages use the symbol of the round, never-ending wedding ring to represent these things. Similarly, we make a ring cake for our girls on their anniversaries. I hope they will find these things meaningful and respectful as they grow up.)

New Baby Pics

Well, we finally caved and ordered the hospital photos from Joseph's birth. We didn't get them at the time because they were outrageously expensive, but when Joseph's 6 month "birthday" rolled around I panicked because I needed those pictures of my little tiny baby who was growing up so fast. Maybe you can see why...


(There are others, but these are my favorite two.)

Julie's 5 Year Old Picture

For those of you who have been with me for a while, you know that I take my kids' annual photos myself (not that I'm a great photographer by any means, but to save money). Here's what I have for Julie's 5 year old photo. Which do you like best?

This would be my favorite except I don't like the way the color of her dress bleached out in the middle. I might be able to edit it, but it would take me a while.

I really like the way the flowers on her dress match the real flowers.

This is the same spot where we did her 4 year old photo. Once I decide on an official pose, I'll have to post one from each of the last 4 years.

This won't be the official photo, but I like it a lot :).


I hope you'll weigh in and help me decide!!