Well, maybe not ALL of them. But at least a big chunk of my Christmas cards were sent out in the past two days. At least anyone who sent me one already, got one sent out. Now I'm working on gathering addresses for a few who didn't send me a card. I had a lot of fun making them this year, and worked on them while I was in Colorado. I love getting cards in the mail! It's the best kind of mail there is. Fun mail is welcome ANY time of year, so thank you to each of you who sent me and the family a card this holiday season! I treasure opening each of them and here's something strange to know about me...I don't throw them away, but keep them for YEARS! I keep them all bunched up together by year, and sometimes I have fun going through old ones. If you are reading this post and didn't get a card from me and would like for me to send you one, email me and I'll be happy to. (But if you already mailed a card to us this year, yours is en route.) Happy new year!
This picture was taken at church a few days ago while Kelly was on his way to the US for work this week. We have some wonderful news to share. We are adopting 7-year-old Yeh Min Yu, who has been in our home off and on the last couple of months. There's a lot that goes into making this official, dealing with US Homeland Security to arrange for her immigration visa, Taiwan courts and Chinese documents, getting a home study done by a licensed, qualified person, applying for a passport. You have no idea. I'll be glad when it's all done, but I couldn't wait to share this bit of joy with everyone. We will name her Hannah to go on her new US birth certificate. She's excited and nervous to go to America with us. She can say more than 100 words in English so far. Some of her favorite things to say are "small dog, butterfly, apple, pig." She says it more like pig-uh. We love her and feel this is one of the reasons we came to Taiwan....
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I enjoyed all the pics and descriptions of your exciting holidays. Your photo of DIA is beautiful!!! We lived in Aurora for 5 years, near the airport site.
Yes, we had a fun trip. I can't wait until I have time to catch up on everyone else's blogs, as I'm WAY behind.
I'm GLAD you liked the quote on my card...considering I saw it on YOUR blog! Thanks for the inspiration. Very cool that you save your cards too.
Love,
Kelly
I've loved all your other posts and your holidays have sounded and looked so fun! Your in-laws have a very cool set up and I'm sure it was so nice to have so much family around, and probably a little chaotic at times too- I know all about that. I'll be calling you soon.