All Aboard the Polar Express

Port Aransas

Chloe's Dollhouse

Thoughts

I'm reading "The Lost Daughters of China" and it has really had me thinking much about Chloe's roots, particularly her birth parents. I will never know the situation surrounding their abandoning this precious girl; I can only speculate. But I imagine it probably caused unbearable pain. And somehow it doesn't seem fair that this woman's painful act has brought us incredible joy, despite the difficult trial we are going through with Kevin.
Tonight as I lay Chloe down, she insisted we sing "Building Up the Temple" and "This Little Light of Mine". She doesn't really sing, but she knows all the hand motions to both songs. As we sang through them for the 3rd and final time, I thanked God for my sweet daughter, who may never have heard these songs from my childhood, let alone the story of Jesus' love and sacrifice for her.

Trip to the Zoo

We took a quick trip to Cameron Park Zoo in Waco a couple of weeks ago. It was soooo hot that we didn't even make it through the small zoo. We did enjoy getting out, though. Chloe especially liked the giraffe, as one of the photos here shows! She is such a little sweetheart. We can't imagine life without her!

Fun at the Splashpad!

I have started taking Chloe to the park a few blocks away that has a splashpad. We go a couple of times a week. At first, she wanted nothing to do with it, but now she loves it! Enjoy the pictures of Chloe doing what she does best...having fun!

Making Cookies!

BAKERS AT WORK: Please don't look at the dirty kitchen!