Who would have thought?

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I didn't even know I liked Alice In Wonderland and now it is my dream bedroom.


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I found these just because I'm a cupcake queen wannabe.


Mad Hatter Alice in Wonderland Topsy Turvy Cake

Church in Colombia. Brady is from Colombia.



Memorial to Nanjing Masscre. Lyric and Cokie are from Nanjing.



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Stafan, Shepard,Cokie and Lyric

Our 5th in braces.

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No, not him! Duh...


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It's Remi. The hygienist went over all the tools in the bag for her braces. When she handed it to Remi, Remi whispered "thank you." The hygienist seemed taken back a little, made a little laugh and then gave Remi a smile. I took it that most kids here in the states must take braces more of a right than an expensive gift.



Remi in China. Within a few weeks of this picture her life went in a major direction.



My friend took this picture and gave them the presents in their hands, along with some kisses. It was about two weeks before they left the life of an orphan forever. Remi is so proud of her braces and it has already made a major change her personality. The orphanage does not take very good care of their teeth. They had not even taken out a simple baby tooth that was causing the rest to become very crooked. Remi was so self conscience of it.







Remi is doing great and becoming American very fast. She got pierced ears, learned how to wash with Noxzema and now has the much needed braces. : - ) Oh yeah, she is working hard in school and is going to extra reading classes to prepare for the ISTEPS that she'll have to take soon.

Happy V-Day!!

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I love (love... get it? :-)) Vintage Valentines. It really reminds me of when I was a kid. I have no idea how old this one would be, but it doesn't get much cuter.






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Stafan, "Snowman." Shepard, "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Stafan, "Yeah, big deal. Let's eat it."

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Happy Chinese New Year 2011!

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Blessed to be cousins.  Even before we got Arden home I had a dream they would be close and they are!


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She still has it for Shepard. Her mother came up to me and said "Your son, Shepard took everyone of the candies and put them in his envelope." Oops, sorry.





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I think this one is loving her new life in the US.


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Remi with her best friend in China, Abigail. Bret is on the left. Remi was a little jealous of Abigail liking her sister, Bret.  She got over it quick though.









New sisters.





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