Another Big Milestone

It’s hard to believe that today, April 26, 2008, marks another milestone for us as a family.  Exactly six months ago today, Evan and Caylan stepped off an EVA Airlines flight into Seattle, met an immigration officer, sat through some short paperwork and, finally, stepped foot on their new home soil.  They were United States citizens [...]

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The Sweetest Things I’ve Ever Heard…

After swimming class and finished with showers Thursday night, Caylan was standing in front of the mirror combing her wet hair.  Out of the blue, she asked, “Mom, do I look like you?”
I replied “Sure, you do”.
Then she said, “When I was in Vietnam, my neighbors said that I look like my real mom.”
I said, [...]

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Making the Big Time?

It appears that we’ve made something of the big time recently.  We found that a website about adopting children internationally had featured our post about Adopting Older, International Children in their March 13 newsletter.  Take a peak at their website if you’re interesting.  They have some very good information regarding international adoption.

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Spring Snow…

We are glad to have a few sunny days in CA. Who would have believed that it’s actually snowing here in April?!!!  Sometimes, the jet stream does strange things and lets Alaska weather invade our green paradise for a little while.

Spring, where are you?  We’re tired of this long, wet, snowy, rainy winter…

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Spring Break Reunion Photos

Reunion with Phuong

The Three Musketeers of Tuyen Quang Reunited

I will be there for you…

Young love?

Baby Lhotse with Mom

With Phuong and baby Lhotse

Phuong with parents

When Caylan saw Lhotse she said, “Mommy, this is my baby from Vietnam. Can I take her home with us?”

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Having fun in the sun…

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With cousins

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