Apr 10, 2009
Double yuck!
The 5K is off for Halle-Grace and Jason. She has a double ear infection! She had a runny nose on Wed. and last night was running a low grade fever...with the Easter Holiday weekend starting I wanted to get her to the doctor ASAP just in case! Dr. Binion said she was at the "beginning" of the double ear infection stage and has a yucky cold but luckily it was not full blown! She is on antibiotics and is not acting like her normal "wild" self! Right now she is watching Dora and seems to be in an OK mood. Hoping she can rest peacefully tonight and get better SOON...HERE COMES PETER COTTON TAIL!
Apr 8, 2009
Little Miss Magic's Charm
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Apr 6, 2009
April is a Month of Milestones for Halle-Grace (posted by Jason)
We are only six days into the month and already Halle-Grace is having several mile-stones.
To begin with she went to her first live production, PLAYHOUSE DISNEY last night. Dad was not able to go and believe me I never thought I would be disappointed to not be able to go see Mickey, Minney and the crew but last night was a bummer for me. Shannon came home with camera in hand and grinning from ear to ear talking about the time Halle-Grace had and showing off the many pictures from the night. Halle-Grace was still on a high herself and just bee-bopping all over the house. Needless to say, she went to bed shortly and was GONE. Now prior to going, if truth be told Halle-Grace was ever so slightly a little partial to me. AFTERWARD, Daddy who??? She was all over Shannon. They definitely bonded last night. Bittersweet. I love when Halle-Grace reaches for me, but I am just as excited when she and Shannon get to do the mother daughter thing.
So, this morning I was able to climb back into Halle-Grace’s good-graces, even if just a little, when I took her to her first day of Mother’s Morning Out (should be called PARENT’S Morning Out, but that is another entry).
For most kids this could be a bad/scary experience, not Halle-Grace. Little miss social butterfly all but pushed me out of the place this morning. I am still looking for the little footprint on my rear which is sure to be there from her kicking me out the door. But on the bright side, being the one dropping her off allowed me to climb back in to her good-graces ever so slightly. However, that was short lived as I was also the one to pick her up 4 hours later. You know it really does a parent well to have their own child cry for someone they have known for one morning when it is time to go!!!! Believe it or not that is exactly what happened this afternoon when I picked her up. When I first arrived I peaked in through the window to watch Halle-Grace running to and fro, pointing at other children and babbling up a storm. When I decided to walk in she didn’t miss a beat and continued playing while I called for her. When I finally picked her up she tried her best to crawl over my shoulder to one of her teachers. Too bad for her I am stronger than she is and held tight. She was disappointed but had to come home with me. The good-graces I had regained this morning quickly disappeared. Halle-Grace's artwork...she can glue and un-glue if you can SEE what I mean
Once we got home she morphed in to a limp dishrag. As I put her into the crib she was OUT. After checking on her again, 90 minutes after laying her down, she still had not moved an inch from the position she went down in. I would not be surprised if she sleeps until tomorrow morning after this day. She is zapped.
And if you are wondering, the ladies at the MMO asked me to never bring her back. Yeah right! Actually she was described as an athletic thief. Apparently when it was gym time Halle-Grace sprinted repeatedly from one end of the gym to the other only stopping when her pants, which were a little long on her, would trip her up. She then got right back up and started at it again. The thief part is applicable because I was told she stole everyone’s hearts over there. I have to say I am not surprised, in fact I would have been shocked to have heard anything less than stellar as a report. Now the only thing to figure out is if she does so much running on her own is, on Saturday for our first 5K do I run with her in the stroller or let her push me???
Jason
To begin with she went to her first live production, PLAYHOUSE DISNEY last night. Dad was not able to go and believe me I never thought I would be disappointed to not be able to go see Mickey, Minney and the crew but last night was a bummer for me. Shannon came home with camera in hand and grinning from ear to ear talking about the time Halle-Grace had and showing off the many pictures from the night. Halle-Grace was still on a high herself and just bee-bopping all over the house. Needless to say, she went to bed shortly and was GONE. Now prior to going, if truth be told Halle-Grace was ever so slightly a little partial to me. AFTERWARD, Daddy who??? She was all over Shannon. They definitely bonded last night. Bittersweet. I love when Halle-Grace reaches for me, but I am just as excited when she and Shannon get to do the mother daughter thing.
So, this morning I was able to climb back into Halle-Grace’s good-graces, even if just a little, when I took her to her first day of Mother’s Morning Out (should be called PARENT’S Morning Out, but that is another entry).
For most kids this could be a bad/scary experience, not Halle-Grace. Little miss social butterfly all but pushed me out of the place this morning. I am still looking for the little footprint on my rear which is sure to be there from her kicking me out the door. But on the bright side, being the one dropping her off allowed me to climb back in to her good-graces ever so slightly. However, that was short lived as I was also the one to pick her up 4 hours later. You know it really does a parent well to have their own child cry for someone they have known for one morning when it is time to go!!!! Believe it or not that is exactly what happened this afternoon when I picked her up. When I first arrived I peaked in through the window to watch Halle-Grace running to and fro, pointing at other children and babbling up a storm. When I decided to walk in she didn’t miss a beat and continued playing while I called for her. When I finally picked her up she tried her best to crawl over my shoulder to one of her teachers. Too bad for her I am stronger than she is and held tight. She was disappointed but had to come home with me. The good-graces I had regained this morning quickly disappeared. Halle-Grace's artwork...she can glue and un-glue if you can SEE what I mean
Once we got home she morphed in to a limp dishrag. As I put her into the crib she was OUT. After checking on her again, 90 minutes after laying her down, she still had not moved an inch from the position she went down in. I would not be surprised if she sleeps until tomorrow morning after this day. She is zapped.
And if you are wondering, the ladies at the MMO asked me to never bring her back. Yeah right! Actually she was described as an athletic thief. Apparently when it was gym time Halle-Grace sprinted repeatedly from one end of the gym to the other only stopping when her pants, which were a little long on her, would trip her up. She then got right back up and started at it again. The thief part is applicable because I was told she stole everyone’s hearts over there. I have to say I am not surprised, in fact I would have been shocked to have heard anything less than stellar as a report. Now the only thing to figure out is if she does so much running on her own is, on Saturday for our first 5K do I run with her in the stroller or let her push me???
Jason
Apr 4, 2009
Spring Fever
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After much rain over the last few days (which we really needed) Halle-Grace was super excited to play outside all day!!! Enjoy the photos!
AND GOOOOOOO TARHEELS!!! WOO HOO!!!!!
After much rain over the last few days (which we really needed) Halle-Grace was super excited to play outside all day!!! Enjoy the photos!
AND GOOOOOOO TARHEELS!!! WOO HOO!!!!!
Halle-Grace's 1st 5K
Halle-Grace has officially entered her 1st 5K!! I am being serious! Even though she will be in the luxury of her jogger stroller, Jason will be running in the "RUN FOR GLORY" next Saturday, April 11th at Flint Hill Church in Boiling Springs, NC (near Gardner Webb). Come on out and support "TEAM DEVINE"! They just returned from a training ride and they both did great! The 5K should be a breeze for both of them!
Stay tuned I will post photos!
Stay tuned I will post photos!
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Mar 31, 2009
Halle-Grace's 1st Easter in the US
All of the "first" I really get into!! Easter cards arrived today and they are incredibly precious!! I will post one soon to share with all!
We are OVER flowing her 1st Easter basket! Halle-Grace can't read this so I can share... She is getting a personalized chair for "Noggin" watching...some Robeez
, SUPER ADORABLE clothes, and many other surprises to include a trip to Disney in May (well that is also my Mother's Day trip too and Jason needs to visit with GOOFY) PLUS, we get to see my great friend, Jennifer and I am SOOOO excited to meet Roman and Noah!!!!!!!!!!!
PRAISE THE LORD for many blessings today...to include...Baby Carter is doing SO well!!! And, I am so happy that CAS and other TQ families are helping with the situation at the orphanage! We will do whatever to make sure those babies are well! I would personally love for the USCIS to get off their high horse and make some HUMANITARIAN changes....such as ALLOW us to ADOPT the children who need homes, medical care and LOTS OF LOVE!!! Continue to pray for these babies!!!
We are OVER flowing her 1st Easter basket! Halle-Grace can't read this so I can share... She is getting a personalized chair for "Noggin" watching...some Robeez
, SUPER ADORABLE clothes, and many other surprises to include a trip to Disney in May (well that is also my Mother's Day trip too and Jason needs to visit with GOOFY) PLUS, we get to see my great friend, Jennifer and I am SOOOO excited to meet Roman and Noah!!!!!!!!!!!PRAISE THE LORD for many blessings today...to include...Baby Carter is doing SO well!!! And, I am so happy that CAS and other TQ families are helping with the situation at the orphanage! We will do whatever to make sure those babies are well! I would personally love for the USCIS to get off their high horse and make some HUMANITARIAN changes....such as ALLOW us to ADOPT the children who need homes, medical care and LOTS OF LOVE!!! Continue to pray for these babies!!!
Mar 29, 2009
Halle-Grace says GO HEELS!!!
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We are happy in the Devine home...the Tarheels won! How cool to have a National Championship Team this yearthe first March Madness for Halle-Grace and as much as the child LOVES to brush her teeth, she is bound to go to Dental School at Carolina! Honestly, she will brush her teeth for 15 minutes if you allow her too!
Enjoy the photos from today...outside, the wind was REALLY blowing but it felt great!!! I will load more later...it's bedtime.
We are happy in the Devine home...the Tarheels won! How cool to have a National Championship Team this yearthe first March Madness for Halle-Grace and as much as the child LOVES to brush her teeth, she is bound to go to Dental School at Carolina! Honestly, she will brush her teeth for 15 minutes if you allow her too!
Enjoy the photos from today...outside, the wind was REALLY blowing but it felt great!!! I will load more later...it's bedtime.
More Magic everyday!
We had an eventful weekend! Friday was Aunt Amy's birthday... Saturday was Papaw Ronnie's and his twin brother's birthday! We celebrated with the Cornwells and Halle-Grace entertained everyone! Lots of birthdays this weekend but she doesn't really dig cake? She does LOVE captain wafers, goldfish, cheerios and yogurt (if you can call that junk food??!!) Not what I consider junk food. Her dad LOVES sweets and I like everything!!!
Little Miss Magic had a photo shoot on Sat. and was too adorable for words. She modeled a beautiful pink sundress with a matching hat. We had a great time and her beauty amazes me!! Her personality is magical so she really just has us all wrapped!!! We enjoyed meeting baby Olivia and her parents during the shoot! Baby Olivia is a TRUE LITTLE BEAUTY herself! She is 6 months old and I know we will see her face on tons of advertisements! Olivia's mom was especially great with Halle-Grace and helped keep her focused:) That is a GREAT accomplishment by the way! Halle-Grace is ONE BUSY girl!
I have our Easter cards ordered and snapfish delivered over 500 photos...so I have LOTS of pics to place in albums! FUN FUN FUN!!! I love reading other blogs and have learned there are some REALLY talented photographers out there. At night (when I should be getting all the shut eye I can) I find myself reading my HENS blogs first...then I venture out there and LOVE finding other adoption blogs! It warms my heart and gives me a sense of "belonging" to the other families who have been blessed through the miracle of adoption. There are two blogs I have found that have spectacular pics www.vietnamlucy.blogspot.com and www.waitingforsophie.blogspot.com ONE day, I too will master my camera and get some SUPER FABULOUS photos. Don't get me wrong, Halle-Grace is beautiful regardless but I LOVE photography and I really want to be an expert someday!!! I think part of life (as an old adult..LOL) is continuing to learn and explore and master skills...photography is a definite interest of mine! It is truly a learning experience. Working full-time makes it difficult to "play around" with pics a lot...I love my camera for the simple fact that it takes great photos without me having to do anything but aim, shoot! I have different lenses and there are TONS of settings that I want to learn more about so I can get all of the amazing "features" that really catch my eye...someday I will so stay tuned! The cool thing about photography is "personal style". You may like blonde hair and blue eyes, I love dark hair and dark eyes (I wonder why? HA) I LOVE asparagus and some people think it is not too tasty...the same with photos...not that the "subject" looks bad...I am talking about the look of the photo (effects, etc). The two blogs I mentioned above. I LOVE IT ALL!!!! So enough about pics for today, I should be learning about my camera and lens that Jason gave me...
TQ families are sending aide to the orphanage for the sick children. If you would like to help, I can get you the information for the contact person who is heading things up.
Little Miss Magic had a photo shoot on Sat. and was too adorable for words. She modeled a beautiful pink sundress with a matching hat. We had a great time and her beauty amazes me!! Her personality is magical so she really just has us all wrapped!!! We enjoyed meeting baby Olivia and her parents during the shoot! Baby Olivia is a TRUE LITTLE BEAUTY herself! She is 6 months old and I know we will see her face on tons of advertisements! Olivia's mom was especially great with Halle-Grace and helped keep her focused:) That is a GREAT accomplishment by the way! Halle-Grace is ONE BUSY girl!
I have our Easter cards ordered and snapfish delivered over 500 photos...so I have LOTS of pics to place in albums! FUN FUN FUN!!! I love reading other blogs and have learned there are some REALLY talented photographers out there. At night (when I should be getting all the shut eye I can) I find myself reading my HENS blogs first...then I venture out there and LOVE finding other adoption blogs! It warms my heart and gives me a sense of "belonging" to the other families who have been blessed through the miracle of adoption. There are two blogs I have found that have spectacular pics www.vietnamlucy.blogspot.com and www.waitingforsophie.blogspot.com ONE day, I too will master my camera and get some SUPER FABULOUS photos. Don't get me wrong, Halle-Grace is beautiful regardless but I LOVE photography and I really want to be an expert someday!!! I think part of life (as an old adult..LOL) is continuing to learn and explore and master skills...photography is a definite interest of mine! It is truly a learning experience. Working full-time makes it difficult to "play around" with pics a lot...I love my camera for the simple fact that it takes great photos without me having to do anything but aim, shoot! I have different lenses and there are TONS of settings that I want to learn more about so I can get all of the amazing "features" that really catch my eye...someday I will so stay tuned! The cool thing about photography is "personal style". You may like blonde hair and blue eyes, I love dark hair and dark eyes (I wonder why? HA) I LOVE asparagus and some people think it is not too tasty...the same with photos...not that the "subject" looks bad...I am talking about the look of the photo (effects, etc). The two blogs I mentioned above. I LOVE IT ALL!!!! So enough about pics for today, I should be learning about my camera and lens that Jason gave me...
TQ families are sending aide to the orphanage for the sick children. If you would like to help, I can get you the information for the contact person who is heading things up.
Mar 25, 2009
Take time to thank God for a healthy baby!
Halle-Grace had an excellent well check appointment. She is in the 2nd percentile of her weight category (which means nothing really because the doctor is not concerned and she looks and is VERY healthy)...She may always be a peanut:) She has grown over 2 inches and is doing really, really well. Thank God for our healthy baby girl who is such a blessing!!!
Now for the blow...I received a message concerning Halle-Grace's orphanage and the conditions there. There are MANY sick babies with pneumonia...some are hospitalized and at least one baby has died! It makes me angry! The USCIS made it SOOOOO incredibly hard for us to adopt Halle-Grace! The files I have would make your head spin off! WHY DOES THE "SYSTEM" make it SO HARD to give a child a loving home? These children could be with their forever families (like Halle-Grace is right now) BUT the MOU between the US and Vietnam came to an end on Sept. 1, 2008.
The problems that make me sick to my stomach go well beyond international adoptions too.... I have a friend right now who is a foster parent. The child(ren) were removed from their home based on neglect over a year ago! My friends are fighting the system to adopt! Why is this the case? Why do the children always suffer because of "adults" decisions?Please pray the "system" will begin putting the "CHILD" first! Our Gov. initiates programs coined "no child left behind" and so on.... What about the issues above? I DO NOT understand!
God, please soften the hearts that need to be softened! Those who can change policy, laws, rules, etc. and PUT the CHILD FIRST once and for all!
Now for the blow...I received a message concerning Halle-Grace's orphanage and the conditions there. There are MANY sick babies with pneumonia...some are hospitalized and at least one baby has died! It makes me angry! The USCIS made it SOOOOO incredibly hard for us to adopt Halle-Grace! The files I have would make your head spin off! WHY DOES THE "SYSTEM" make it SO HARD to give a child a loving home? These children could be with their forever families (like Halle-Grace is right now) BUT the MOU between the US and Vietnam came to an end on Sept. 1, 2008.
The problems that make me sick to my stomach go well beyond international adoptions too.... I have a friend right now who is a foster parent. The child(ren) were removed from their home based on neglect over a year ago! My friends are fighting the system to adopt! Why is this the case? Why do the children always suffer because of "adults" decisions?Please pray the "system" will begin putting the "CHILD" first! Our Gov. initiates programs coined "no child left behind" and so on.... What about the issues above? I DO NOT understand!
God, please soften the hearts that need to be softened! Those who can change policy, laws, rules, etc. and PUT the CHILD FIRST once and for all!
Mar 21, 2009
Hunter in the SPOTLIGHT
Hunter's basketball team won the county championship game today! He was so excited!!! Hunter is an awesome player! I can see him 6-7 years from now...he will be in the same league as Tyler Hansborough, and of course PLAY FOR THE TARHEELS...who are officially in the SWEET SIXTEEN!
So after his championship win, he came over with Hannah & Suzanne to play with "Little Miss Magic". They had a great time! Jason played guitar hero with them
and then they had a lot of fun with Wii fitness...hula hooping (notice Hannah is holding Halle-Grace AND hula hooping)
skiing, Hannah loved yoga, and Hunter liked balance games and thought it was too cool when the tight rope dude took a plunge!! They helped me unlock more levels of fitness which is really nice!
Halle-Grace was really smitten with Hunter today! She loved him carrying her around!
I am SO ready to see them swim this summer. I have never looked so forward to warm weather in my life! If you know me well enough, you know I am still a "Boone girl" at heart and my blood loves the ASU weather. However, "little miss magic" makes me want to see the sun and feel the pool water get warm. I can't wait to teach her water babies and watch her play and swim all summer long! Next weekend is her photo shoot and we are really excited to see her "do her thing"...CHARM, CHARM, CHARM with her winning personality!
We are blessed!
So after his championship win, he came over with Hannah & Suzanne to play with "Little Miss Magic". They had a great time! Jason played guitar hero with them
and then they had a lot of fun with Wii fitness...hula hooping (notice Hannah is holding Halle-Grace AND hula hooping)
skiing, Hannah loved yoga, and Hunter liked balance games and thought it was too cool when the tight rope dude took a plunge!! They helped me unlock more levels of fitness which is really nice!Halle-Grace was really smitten with Hunter today! She loved him carrying her around!
I am SO ready to see them swim this summer. I have never looked so forward to warm weather in my life! If you know me well enough, you know I am still a "Boone girl" at heart and my blood loves the ASU weather. However, "little miss magic" makes me want to see the sun and feel the pool water get warm. I can't wait to teach her water babies and watch her play and swim all summer long! Next weekend is her photo shoot and we are really excited to see her "do her thing"...CHARM, CHARM, CHARM with her winning personality!
We are blessed!
Mar 19, 2009
HANNAH IS TOPS!!!!
Hannah tried out for cheerleading tonight...not only did she make the squad, she received the HIGHEST score! GO HANNAH!!! Halle-Grace wants to be "JUST LIKE YOU" so I need to order her a mini-uniform for football season! We are SO proud of you and love you SO MUCH!
Little Miss Magic is 16 months old today!
Where is the time going? Her magical personality makes the time go SO fast! So what did our 16 month old do today? She had a great day with Maa Maa & PaPa and Abby! They went to the park and rode the Carrousel and she loved every minute of it. This evening we sang, dance (she can tap her toes), read books and yelled as loud as we could (Jason loves when we do that..HA HA). She laughs ALL the time
and loves to play hide & seek ! She is really into books and LOVES to hula hoop on the Wii fit with me. NOW, try holding 17.5 pounds and hula hooping for 10 minutes!!! That is a workout! Much more intense than you might think!
She sings and it is the funniest thing I have EVER witnessed! She really gets into it! We have to video her and get a link on here!
Her vocabulary is really expanding and she is a smart cookie! Show her something once and she does not forget! She sleeps well and LOVES southern cooking *if Maa Maa cooks it* her hair is growing like crazy and she really gets prettier everyday. She is VERY friendly and out-going and she NEVER meets a stranger!!! She has a magical personality for sure and LOVES being a ham!
Her bladder is too big for her tiny diapers! She is still in a size 2...SO, when she sleeps, she gets on her tummy and pulls her knees up under her body...the diaper gaps open and the result is a wet bed, wet pjs & wet Halle-Grace! Poor thing!
I have to tell you Jason's latest....he went shopping for flash cards for Halle-Grace and came home with the following: multiplication tables, Presidents of the United States, Geography maps...and such! I had to LAUGH!!!
I could go on & on about Halle-Grace and everything she does and discovers each day! Life is GREAT and God is GOOD!
Mar 14, 2009
Here's the cure for "anytime" blues!
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Our funny girl! Enjoy the photos. As you can see, she is VERY active!
Our funny girl! Enjoy the photos. As you can see, she is VERY active!
Mar 10, 2009
We love "spring forward"
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The time change is great!!! It allows us time in the afternoon to take Halle-Grace outside and play and of course take some fabulous photos! This gallery you must check out. Once you click on the photo, it will take you to the photobucket site and ask about comments, click NO then you will be in the gallery...on the top right hand side, there is a button that says "slideshow" you can click on that option and watch the entire slideshow! She is definitely the LIGHT in our lives!
Mamaw Parker is home from the hospital but continue to pray that she heals completely! We want her to be able to watch Little Miss Magic learn to swim this summer. As soon as the weather permits, I will be teaching her "water babies" Everyday gets better! How is that possible? The greatest joy is hearing her sweet little voice say "mama" and she now calls Jason "papa" and he really likes that. We are SMITTEN!!!!!
The time change is great!!! It allows us time in the afternoon to take Halle-Grace outside and play and of course take some fabulous photos! This gallery you must check out. Once you click on the photo, it will take you to the photobucket site and ask about comments, click NO then you will be in the gallery...on the top right hand side, there is a button that says "slideshow" you can click on that option and watch the entire slideshow! She is definitely the LIGHT in our lives!
Mamaw Parker is home from the hospital but continue to pray that she heals completely! We want her to be able to watch Little Miss Magic learn to swim this summer. As soon as the weather permits, I will be teaching her "water babies" Everyday gets better! How is that possible? The greatest joy is hearing her sweet little voice say "mama" and she now calls Jason "papa" and he really likes that. We are SMITTEN!!!!!
Mar 8, 2009
Sunny day!
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Today was a busy day for "Little Miss Magic". She went to Sunday School...then to Mamaw Devine's house where she played outside with many of her cousins who you will see in the gallery(she LOVES it outside)! We then visited with Mamaw Parker at the hospital. We pray she will heal soon!!! Hannah & Halle-Grace played in the grass and made laps around the 4th floor. Before we were out of the parking lot, "little miss magic" was sound asleep! I can already tell she is going to LOVE the spring and summer weather! THE FUN CONTINUES...enjoy the photos!
Today was a busy day for "Little Miss Magic". She went to Sunday School...then to Mamaw Devine's house where she played outside with many of her cousins who you will see in the gallery(she LOVES it outside)! We then visited with Mamaw Parker at the hospital. We pray she will heal soon!!! Hannah & Halle-Grace played in the grass and made laps around the 4th floor. Before we were out of the parking lot, "little miss magic" was sound asleep! I can already tell she is going to LOVE the spring and summer weather! THE FUN CONTINUES...enjoy the photos!
Mar 7, 2009
Halle-Grace's winning personality & charm
Halle-Grace was signed today by an agency...she is now officially employed! Her audition was......well 100% HALLE-GRACE! She was so funny! More news to follow...for now, paper work to read, sign, photo shoots, appts...FUN FUN FUN! She LOVES the spotlight for sure! Now, I just need to get Jason off CLOUD 10 because he skipped 9 when she was offered a contract on the spot! He is more excited than I ever imagined...too sweet!
Continue to pray for Mamaw Parker who remains in the hospital.
Mar 3, 2009
Hopefully Little Miss Magic can make Mamaw Parker feel BETTER!
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The snow is melting...SO, Halle-Grace is not a "wait around" kind of girl! She is ready for the sunshine and pool weather! She has been trying out some of her many swimsuits for the season and taking some adorable photos to boot! She changes DAILY! She is saying a lot. I love (can't quite get the "you" out)...She says, "I don't know" really fast! And her new thing is to bring us book after book and climb her tiny self up in our laps and let us read (speed reader is in a lower gear for now. LOL)! This just melts my heart and even though there are millions of things I should be doing...I can't resist! There will come a day (too soon) that she will not climb into my lap and do this...SO bring on the books baby girl! Gosh, I LOVE this baby!!!
Sadly, Mamaw Parker was admitted to the hospital today! I have to work in SC tomorrow but Jason & Halle-Grace are going to go for a visit. I will have to visit her on Thursday unless I get home in time. I know she doesn't have the internet but YOU all do so please say a special prayer for her. Halle-Grace is blessed to have two great-grandparents and we send special prayers up for Mamaw Parker!!! God Bless her!
...guess who had her toes painted PINK???
The snow is melting...SO, Halle-Grace is not a "wait around" kind of girl! She is ready for the sunshine and pool weather! She has been trying out some of her many swimsuits for the season and taking some adorable photos to boot! She changes DAILY! She is saying a lot. I love (can't quite get the "you" out)...She says, "I don't know" really fast! And her new thing is to bring us book after book and climb her tiny self up in our laps and let us read (speed reader is in a lower gear for now. LOL)! This just melts my heart and even though there are millions of things I should be doing...I can't resist! There will come a day (too soon) that she will not climb into my lap and do this...SO bring on the books baby girl! Gosh, I LOVE this baby!!!
Sadly, Mamaw Parker was admitted to the hospital today! I have to work in SC tomorrow but Jason & Halle-Grace are going to go for a visit. I will have to visit her on Thursday unless I get home in time. I know she doesn't have the internet but YOU all do so please say a special prayer for her. Halle-Grace is blessed to have two great-grandparents and we send special prayers up for Mamaw Parker!!! God Bless her!
...guess who had her toes painted PINK???
Mar 1, 2009
SNOW just in time for Ollie's visit from FL....
The snow started this evening just as Halle-Grace was heading to bed. I can't wait for tomorrow to get her out in the white fluffy stuff and get some photos. Here is our pool this evening as it was snowing pretty good. Since then, I am certain we have 4 more inches!!!
Ollie is in from FL. and visited today with beautiful gifts *she is SO talented* We are excited to spend some time with her this week.Blanket handmade by Ollie with Halle-Grace's name, birthday all on there
This beautiful blanket was handmade by Ollie's mom
Cheerio time...one of her favorite times everyday
I am FINALLY home from Vegas and SO happy to be.
ALSO, Happy Anniversary to Granny & Papaw Devine who were married 40 years ago today. CONGRATS! (and it was snowing 40 years ago when they said "I do")
Ollie is in from FL. and visited today with beautiful gifts *she is SO talented* We are excited to spend some time with her this week.Blanket handmade by Ollie with Halle-Grace's name, birthday all on there
This beautiful blanket was handmade by Ollie's mom
Cheerio time...one of her favorite times everyday
I am FINALLY home from Vegas and SO happy to be. ALSO, Happy Anniversary to Granny & Papaw Devine who were married 40 years ago today. CONGRATS! (and it was snowing 40 years ago when they said "I do")
Feb 24, 2009
Happenings.... Thanking the Congressman in person and so much more!
Life has been really busy lately...so much happening! This past Friday night (Feb. 20th) Jason & I attended a dinner where we were able to THANK Congressman McHenry in person! It was a great feeling to say "THANK YOU" face to face and let him know how much we appreciate his representation. His response, "it's my job"! He made our adoption process (RFE and all) a "personal" issue and that is WHY we are forever grateful! David McCrary his constituent director in the Hickory, NC office was WONDERFUL! I told the Congressman that David started taking my phone calls (DAILY...I am being very serious) on April 16, 2008 and I talked to him daily until we left for VN in late August 2008. NOW THAT IS REPRESENTATION! We shared photos of Halle-Grace, he thought she was a beauty and is excited to meet her in person!
Another great perk about the dinner that we attended with our good friends Stan & Penny Shaw (while Jelly was baby sitting Little Miss Magic at our home) was meeting the Gov. of Utah, Jon Huntsman! WOW!!! I am pretty sure I cried at least 3 times during his talk! VERY IMPACTFUL speaker!! He and his wife (Mary Kay, who has NC roots) have 7 children...two of their children...they adopted internationally (well, you know my EARS perked up...thinking he could help with a new MOU between VN and America?!) He spoke about the beauty of life and his admiration for his children's "biological mother" especially on mother's day! It was so neat to feel that connection...I remembered my feelings especially on Halle-Grace's 1st birthday. I thought about how Halle-Grace's birth mom gave us the MOST AMAZING gift when she made the decision to give Halle-Grace LIFE! I admire her for her courage and thank her EVERY SINGLE DAY even though I have NO idea who she is, where she is and if she is even alive, I pray for her daily! I pray God gives her a glimpse of Halle-Grace's life and how she GAVE the most amazing GIFT and we love Halle-Grace more than I thought ANYONE COULD EVEN LOVE ANYBODY!!! Her decision was a decision of unconditional love! She gave her the opportunity to have a DEVINE life! OH, the thought of it being any different makes me shutter! SO, as Gov. & Mrs. Huntsman were leaving the country club dinner to make their way to the National Gov. meeting, Jason takes his BRAG book and darts after them! I saw him as he chased them to the door and of course they were stopped in their tracks when they saw the beautiful images of our Halle-Grace! It was a great NIGHT!!! Watch for Gov. Huntsman in 2012?? Who knows but how cool would it be to tell Halle-Grace, "when he was the Gov. of Utah we shared your story and photos...he said you were BEAUTIFUL...and now he is _____? Who knows, he could be the next President?? His message was powerful. He said that America has three values that sets us apart *LIFE, LIBERTY, PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS and added "Economic Freedom"! When we arrived back home, Halle-Grace was sacked out in Jelly's arms sleeping but woke up in time to ride her pink poodle. If you remember from a previous post, Stan, Penny & Jelly gave the rocking pink poodle to Miss Magic!
On Saturday, Granny brought Lizzy & Zoey to play and to get a photo of her blessings...here is the beautiful pic
The picture displays their cute faces AND personalities! They played so hard! Lizzy had the MOST fun playing Guitar Hero with Jason on the Wii *and I must add, she is really good*
So, now it is Tuesday evening and I am posting this from Las Vegas! I am working the AAOS this week. Jason left on Monday for Dallas, TX for a two day meeting with AZ and THANK THE LORD for Granny! She has been a saving grace! She is staying at our house with Halle-Grace. She takes her to Maa Maa's house during the days and then picks her back up and they have PLAY MARATHONS till bedtime...I think I can smell the rotten from Vegas! I was told Halle-Grace CRIED for Granny when she left Maa Maa's house this morning (HELLO, she doesn't cry for me???) Little monkey--she is so darn cute and I miss her so much! I cried when I left her, so she should CRY FOR ME TOO!
MORE......She is up to SO much these days...she says "be back", "good girl", calls the cat "mal", loves her refrig. leap frog phonic alphabet and has the "i" down pat! She draws it out (our southern belle)! She also says BAA BAA for Bye Bye...and she says "I...as she points near her eye (see pic)
crosses her arms to say love then points at herself normally for you (I guess because we point at her when we say it...she is a copy cat)! She loves southern cooking *thanks to Maa Maa* and plays NON-STOP! When she is UP, she is UP! She is constantly on the move, talking, singing...loves the jogger stroller (she & Jason jog daily)BUT just wait till the summer and I teach her water babies in our pool! Then she will be a little fish! DON'T worry, we are getting a pool alarm (safety is MOST important)!!!I know you have heard, "If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it"...so, I rest knowing HE is the one who ultimately watches over us all! And finally, WE are finished with all post-adoption sessions! YEAH!!!
Please pray for Jason to have safe travels home tomorrow (Wed) I know he is ready to see his baby girl (who is 100% DADDY'S PRINCESS). Also, say a special prayer for Nanny's neck. She has been in a lot of pain but the doc is going to fix her up...hopefully SOON! We gotta have our "SHOPPER" back...I am sure Wal-mart and Coach stock are falling (now that is a combination...LOL)!
Halle-Grace says, "Nanny, I will be the surgeons assistant and take good care of you just like I did for mama's surgery"I hope this catches us up *well at least a summary* I need to prepare for my long days ahead at AAOS. I am thankful that when I have to be away, I have a career that I love (that makes the world of difference)! STILL, my most important and rewarding job is being MAMA to Halle-Grace and I REALLY, REALLY, REALLy LOVE this career and I will NEVER retire!!!
PS. Miss my hens and think of you ladies DAILY! Can't wait to see you ALL in June!
Feb 19, 2009
15 months old today...Happy Birthday Aunt Sally
Halle-Grace is 15 months old today! The person who coined the phrase "time flies when you're having fun" is one smart cookie! She is definitely getting taller and her hair is growing out of control. She's gonna look like Crystal Gayle before we know it! She is a BUSY little girl. She NEVER sits still, she is ALWAYS on the move! She is chatting up a storm and continues to mimic anything we do.
She is very smart and doesn't forget *which can sometimes be a slight problem* out of sight, out of mind, she does not BUY any longer!
She loves to SPEED read, which means, if you are going to read her a book YOU better read fast because she flips the pages in a flash!! Jason has the ABCs and numbers written on her chalkboard in her toy room. They practice them at least twice a day! Any of you who "really" know Jason, know that he is highly intelligent (seriously)! He should be a writer (right Jamye? unlike the blogger here who can't stay on task)....what I am trying to say IS-- it is VERY important to Jason to "teach" Halle-Grace something daily! I think he is an AWESOME dad in so many ways! This kid is stinking rotten! She has so many people who are NUTS over her...it's beyond LOVE...She truly has a magnetic personality... before you know it she has pulled you in...and you are STUCK! I really wish time could stall...but then again, what would we miss? Everyday brings something new, fun, exciting! Jason & I feel like kids on Christmas Eve most every night! We talk about what she did, how adorable she looked in her outfit (by the way, she needs another closet for all of the gifts she STILL receives), the funny moments and...then we go to bed excited to see what tomorrow will bring! I BET MORE MAGIC!
Feb 18, 2009
Happy Birthday Nanny!!!
Today is Nanny's 40+++++++++++++++++ birthday!
OH, she is just a spring chicken! WE LOVE YOU NANNY! We hope your day is as wonderful and special as you are! EVERY child deserves a "Nanny" like Halle-Grace, Hunter & Hannah have...and Suzanne & I are SO blessed to call you MOM!
We love you and we pray God blesses us with many more years to celebrate your day, the day the world became a better place many moons ago!
Happy Birthday, we love you!
OH, she is just a spring chicken! WE LOVE YOU NANNY! We hope your day is as wonderful and special as you are! EVERY child deserves a "Nanny" like Halle-Grace, Hunter & Hannah have...and Suzanne & I are SO blessed to call you MOM!
We love you and we pray God blesses us with many more years to celebrate your day, the day the world became a better place many moons ago!
Happy Birthday, we love you!
Feb 17, 2009
Personality!!!
Our MISS PHOTOGENIC! WOW!!!
Little Miss MAKE-UP...got into mama's make-up (scary thing is she knows where things go...except what she thinks is blush is eye shadow?)
Still loves shoes!!! Wants to put EVERY pair on that she owns, loves her SPARKLES
Dances ALL the time! 7am WOO HOO!
Hair grows over night (seriously)! Wakes up with all types of styles...what does this look like to you? Jason can vouch...we did not create these horns!!
Little Miss MAKE-UP...got into mama's make-up (scary thing is she knows where things go...except what she thinks is blush is eye shadow?)
Still loves shoes!!! Wants to put EVERY pair on that she owns, loves her SPARKLES
Dances ALL the time! 7am WOO HOO!
Hair grows over night (seriously)! Wakes up with all types of styles...what does this look like to you? Jason can vouch...we did not create these horns!!
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