Here are the three families that were in the second batch of EPs.:):) They stopped by after going to the agency, we thought we would do a group shot.:)
~Chsfs Familes in Batch 2~
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My Korean Obessions….
Beautiful album made by Avah’s caretakers.:)
One of my Korean obessions….
A new Korean obessions….oh be still my heart…$15 for both pairs.
Ahhhhhhh I love shopping in Korea.
We found a Korean homeschool bookstore. We purchased this beautiful Korean bible.:)
I cant rotate my pictures on my phone!! SORRY!!
LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Two of EACH!!!
Korean tutus….
Korean Leggings….LOVE!!
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And just like that…
She is gone. My beautiful grandmother passed away this morning around 11:30am.
There is so many memories of my
Mamaw too many to count but here are a few …
-summers with cousins
– days at the creek
– Christmas with Papaw in his red pants
– swallowing an entire melon(for Scott)
-senior pictures on the wall of aunt and uncles
– creek shoes
– clicking of all their cooktop clocks
– playing with my Papaws toys since he was a toy maker
– picking blueberries
– rides to church
– Mamaw coming to get me at school when I was sick
– comparing notes on Christian romance novels
– her beautiful hair
– her beautiful clothes
– her beautiful skin
– her wonderful singing voice
– her love for me and my children
– her sense of humor
– sounds of her furnace
– her love of candy
– swinging on her porch swing
– the smell of her laundry room
– the perfect love between my Mamaw and papaw is a legacy
I have selfish confession. We all used to go to church together… For years. I would love to sit with just so she would rub my back with her fingertips. I would get chills… Now for my crazy confession… I would still get the same feeling when I saw her rubbing my children’s backs. Odd I know.. But it is true. I wish i would have told her.
Oh the smells… Touches… Kisses… Hugs from a grandmother who will never be forgotten.
I love you Mamaw…and will see you again in heaven. I am sorry I wasn’t there. But you would have loved this little firecracker, Avah.
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Pictures from Avahs scrapbook:)
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~Day 2 Perfection~
My beautiful little SeeEun….:):)
She is loving being Mia’s older sister and loves that Mia enjoys being the baby.:)
Mia is super thrilled….and can not understand what is taking so long. Why can we have SeeEun now??? Which is exactly what SeeEun is saying as well.
Its a must…to have a photo with this little piano.:):)
More chapstick bonding…this girl loves her chapstick.:)
Pucker up daddy…
And for mommy….
We take custody tomorrow morning at noon. Please pray for a smooth transistion. We know this will be a different situation than Mia…but trust God will be our rock through out this transition. HE is awesome!:):)
~AMSA gifts~
Love anything with Hangul…anything!!! This was only my wrapping paper….:)
A very special person in my life…someone who has no idea the role they have played and impacted on my daughter SeeEun’s life….purchased this beautiful Starbucks Hangul mug for me.:)
Sorry pictures are out of order. These were gifts to our family from AMSA. Beautiful trinket box and chop stick holder.:):)
Another beautiful gift…hand cross stitched from a very special special lady….words can not describe. She was the caretaker for Cora and Sarah….Avah’s friends.:)
The Body Shop Fun
Okay we all know how beautiful Korean women are.. So I have been looking into some beauty tips here. I looked like death warmed up so I headed straight to the Body Shop.
Above are all my purchases…a foot peel is first on my list… My feet are killing me!!
BB creme.. So many choices.. Oh my!! I said I want the best seller.. And here it is!!
Adorable perfume stick.. I mean adorable!!!
And because I looked terrible.. I am sure that is the reason for all the freebies…. The chia seed serum… The wash off masks.. Love it!!!!
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Day 2~ Meeting Avah
So I had no idea what to expect with Avah…she is in orphanage and Mia was in a foster home…for over 3 years. She is in a great orphanage with awesome care. As we arrived this morning, before we even got the camera out…before our shoes were off at the door, before we could turn around…..We hear, “Ommmmmmmaaaaaa” and she jumps up for me to hold her.
And then she jumped to Appa..see the beautiful ladies in the back…the ones on the right were here caretakers.
This picture was taken not even 3 minutes after we arrived. They told me she was waiting. She wants to go to America NOW. She wants to see her best friends Cora and Sarah. Check out their blogs by clicking on their name. They came home a month ago. They said she is very sad and played with the girls everyday. She also went to preschool with Cora. This is so surreal and amazing. On the way to AMSA, I was informed that Avah’s birth mom had contacted the agency to meet her. Yes my heart stopped. Her birth mother can take custody up until we are on the airplane. Our agency allowed her to meet Avah at the orphanage but only as a volunteer. They did not want to confuse her anymore…with birth mom, she had a foster mom, she had a host family, she has 3 Ommas, and her forever family. I am hoping for some sort of an open adoption with us able to send her updates. We will see. I am asking in the morning.
Awesome little playground!:)
Mia loved the little bikes….many were broken.:-/ We didnt stay outside long. Avah said it was too hot.
Avah and Appa
They love their Appa!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this photo..I love her social worker sooo much!:)
After a couple of hours of visiting, AMSA took us all to dinner. IT was at a traditional Korean restaurant. Other than Avah dumping soup/guk on my lap….and the lovely back wash in my drink…lunch was perfect.:) I have 6 kids..I have something dumped on me every single day.
LOVE this place!:):)
LOVE.LOVE
~Day 2- Part 1~
The infamous elevator…they are remodeling the first floor of SWS.
Daddy and Chloe on the elevator…
Waiting for our incredible socialworker to head to AMSA. I had to get another of Mia playing her piano. I love this place.
We walked in and Mia was welcomed. Everyone was so excited to see her!:)
Part 2 coming up….
~Korea Day 1~
Chloe and Mia in Pittsburgh…
Mia waiting in San Francisco!!
The lovely line in Tokyo….
Yummy Korean BBQ..
Waiting for Mia’s arrival was Appa!!
And the love I saw in his eyes…..
Being silly….:)
I have no idea what this fruit is…but Mia loved it!:)
Gifts and AMSA donations are ready!!!!
I have no idea if this is what this pink tub was for…but Mia despises showers and it worked as a tub!:)
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Rogers Family Adventure 