I've got nothing...

It's been a long 15 days since the kids have been out of school. Not that I haven't enjoyed spending time with all of them, we did. We spent quite a bit of quality family time together.

But, in the back of all our minds was Rachel, waiting in China still, after our dossier has been sitting there for almost 6 months. This is not normal. We need answers and hopefully today sometime we will get some.

And because I can't do a post without a picture here is our girl imitating her new favorite movie.

If you couldn't guess, it's Cloudy with a chance of meatballs. She loves how the main character kisses (or rather tries) in the movie. She will now only give kisses while puffing up her cheeks. So sweet!!

~ Our Celebration ~

Nothing like an "American" Chinese New Year celebration. The Little's have been begging for real Chinese food and since we have not been out to eat in about three months or more, we decided to go out and get Hope some real noodles.

The video is a little crazy and the kids have been in the house for days on end because of the snow, so I apologize in advance for all the craziness. Grace is wearing a new dress, made by me. Finally, I had some time to sew for her. I have finished up all but one order, so please consider ordering a dress!!


Don't forget to scroll down and turn off the music, better yet, don't....the kids are a little loud....LOL

Nine days left...

until our Fundraiser is over. I have had to revise the title on Rachel's blog. Apparently it is not legal to sell raffle tickets through paypal. So, from here on in it is a fundraiser and the button you click on is now a donation. We are giving away some pretty cool prizes. So please consider helping us out. I will email all who donate their numbers.

~ Black and White Wednesday ~ Here we go again...

Two different versions, still trying to work with photoshop. I really need a class.

More snow heading our way....

So if you don't hear from me..... let's hope we keep our power and the roof is still standing after another 10-20 inches hits us.

Today is Hope's birthday. Her fifth birthday. She is so proud and happy to be 5. This means going to kindergarten in the fall. (which our little social bug is so ready for) She comes with me to take Grace to speech, we have lunch with Jakie and she thinks it is so special to be there. I am so happy that her transition will be an easy one. I swear this child could make friends with anyone or anything.

Anyway, back tot he birthday celebration. We had planned making Chinese noodles and having a nice meal together but, the grocery store is very low on items with the storm heading our way again. Guess we'll have to save that for a later date.

We did have a homemade cake on Sunday and she invited a friend over. So all is not lost. (and yes, she picked the lovely pink and purple combination)

Sunday Snapshot ~ Digging Out ~

I don't really think words are necessary. We got hit with a ton of snow. The kids are enjoying it.

School has been cancelled for Monday and Tuesday.

I am very thankful we have power. Many friends in the area do not.

Let it Snow!!

This is about noon on Friday, not much snow. Matter of fact it has barely begun.

Mr. Snowman waiting patiently for the snow....

Ok, a mere three hours later....

And this is Saturday morning!! It's still snowing and could be heavy at times. Are we back in Michigan or what?? I think we may have brought all the snow with us.

Our power went out twice last night and I am thanking God we still have it this morning. At this point I highly doubt the kids will have school on Monday. I can barely see the roads and our mailbox is completely buried.

Good news is I will have plently of time to get the rest of my sewing orders completed!!