I’m coming off of a mother’s Day weekend stupor. Saturday started special with Mark giving me the Canon t2i which we had wanted to get for our trip to China but hadn’t been released yet. We had fun playing with it at our family picnic that afternoon which was a great time despite tornado like winds (not kidding. We had to park the cars in a sort of automobile fortress to protect us. We were worried little Lydi may well blow away. Don’t worry, she didn’t). Even enjoyed a game of kickball with Nanma and Grandaddy even playing (in fact, Nanma had planned this game for weeks).
(That’s Ashlyn and cousin Audrey seeking protection and fun in the back of our van. Lydia wanted in.)
(yup, that’s me with Lydia in tow. The Chinese would have my hide if they knew her skin was showing and she had short sleeves on with all that wind.)
And, Sunday didn’t disappoint with early morning muffins, gerber daisies, homemade cards to die for, a homemade bookmark, a potted basil plant, and then a big lot of flowers and mulch outside the kitchen window given with the promise that they would be planted that afternoon. After church, we went out to lunch at our local Chinese place. Apparently, Chinese is not a popular choice for a Mother’s Day menu. Despite the 40-minute wait at the diner next door, we ate alone for most of our meal at the Chinese place. And, we had a fun time reminiscent of our time in China trying to ask the waitress and then a cook if they could make steamed egg for Lydia. The cook literally brought a raw egg out to us, and we went back and forth trying to communicate what it was we were asking for. We weren’t sure what we would actually get. But, sure enough, we got the steamed egg (which by the way I’ve mastered at home. Yea me!). Once home, Lydia went down for a nap, and everyone else went outside to (1) plant my flowers and mulch and (2) admire the Dogwood Festival which was setting up literally across the street (and I mean literally). Our park has been taken over by carnies as it is one week a year (and has been since the 1940s for this tradition). While they did that, I stayed inside in the (relative) quiet (lots of noise outside as the ferris wheel and the like were being assembled). So, now, it’s Monday, and I’m coming off the high of being the “star” for the weekend and preparing now to enter the world of carnies tonight as we take the kids out for wristband night. I don’t know how much they are going to cost us this year (a small fortune, no doubt). I’m going to be the mom making my kids go on just a few more rides to make sure we get our money’s worth. Kidding. Sort of.
More posts on that to follow, no doubt.
Me and my babies. Lydia wasn’t happy unless she had my necklace to chew on play with.
I told you it was directly across the street. We can look out our bedroom window and see that obstacle course just perfectly. Good times.
I love the photo of you with all of your babies. What a beautiful family you have. Happy Mother’s Day!
Love your Mother’s Day photograph; you look younger every time I see you in a picture!
So how DO you cook a steamed egg? Do they turn out creamy like in China?
The rides really are right outside your door. Guess you can’t avoid taking the kids! HA!!
Great pictures of you and the kids! It was good seeing you guys at the fair tonight!
Hi Kelly,
It looks like you had a very special Mother’s Day with your family! Sarah e-mailed us today to tell us that the Living Hope rep in China spoke to the CCAA. There are no problems with our paperwork and our TA will be mailed out soon. Sarah said she doesn’t know what soon means. We hope it really does mean soon. I may be going to Disney with Sophia and Graham if we don’t get our TA by this Wednesday!!
Tricia
i’m a bit jealous of that new camera! you will use it well.
Sounds like you had a wonderful Mothers’ Day!! You have a very beautiful family!!
~Allison :)
Kelly,
hey sweetie! I am sorry it has been so long since I had a chance to say “hi”. Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s day my sweet friend and that os one gorgeous family you have there. Looks like Lydia is doing awesome.
Hugs,
Jonni
Ha ha! I love this post! And I am not sure anything screams “mother’s day” like a good game of kickball. :)
Please tell how you do steamed eggs. That is one of Kate’s favorite foods and I want to practice a bit before she get here.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful family! I just love the pictures of you and all your kiddos!
Kelly–I still can’t believe you have your daughter home!!!! Wow! And I equally can’t believe how she fits soooo perfectly in your family. She looks like she was born of your flesh–and we know she was born of your heart–with a very long gestation period.
Happy Mother of 4 Day my sweet friend! You couldn’t look happier or more beautiful!
I love the carnies are setting up RIGHT across the street :) Too funny!
Happy First Mother’s Day to a Momma of FOUR blessings!! Love the picture of you & your babies – even if Lydia IS chewing on a necklace – she IS a teething baby, afterall!
HOLY SMOKES- that IS right. across. the. street. WOW.
Sounds like a GREAT Mother’s Day. I too took some time to savor the quiet, isn’t it just food for the soul??
Oh my, you weren’t kidding about the carnival! Yikes that’s close!! I bet the kids LOVE it though!
Love the picture of you with all your sweet kiddos!