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I am loving all this family time.

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KARA AND PETER= CELEBRITIES

Today was a special day. You all know my friend Kara, we taught together in China, she married the coolest Korean guy, Peter. Welllll they are going back to China on Monday and we haven't seen each other in a YEAR. Since their wedding to be exact!

It was time to change that.

They drove to Stillwater (from Broken Arrow).

We had lunch with my bro and sis-in-law.

He picked Peter's brain about all things Korean.

And we took lots of pictures.

I have missed that Kara. She loves pictures the way I love pictures.

We stopped at Stillwater Screenprinting so Peter could help translate a video of my future nephew Pryce from his foster mother.

Translation: Baby is not shy, but can not stand yet.

Then we drove around campus and I tried to make Stillwater seem exciting.

Oh goodness was it great seeing them! I've missed them lots!

And not to mention I love her color right now.

I knew right away it was an Essie color!

Until next time KP, let's meet in China or Korea!

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my hubby is back in America!

Marshall has arrived. He has been in El Salvador doing the Lord's work.

But now, he is in Oklahoma for a few days to hang with the family and hold Gram's hand.

Watching these 2 play warms my heart.

Until Uncle Marshall put eye drops in Jett's eyes and he screams... then I just laugh. I hate eye drops too. He is so much like his aunt.

It feels good to have my husband with me.

He leaves in a few days. I'm already missing him.

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a video to make you smile

I haven't blogged in a few days because there isn't a lot to blog about. There aren't that many great fun family pictures happening. We don't leave the house much. We just sit in Grammies room, holding her hand, trying to talk to her, trying to make her smile.

I found this video and it made me smile. Maybe I should go show it to my Gram.

It is about a floating village in Thailand and the kids who started their football team. It is inspirational, it is beautiful, and it worth the 5 minutes out of your day. At least, I thought so.

Enjoy.

And say a little pray for my gram AND papa today.

p.s. Marshall gets here tomorrow!!

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Kori's DAY!

Tonight I had the privilege of leaving the house and celebrating my very dear friend, and old facebook wife, Kori's Birthday!!

It felt good to get out of the house and see friends.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KORI!

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what's a couple extra pounds?

Since I have been back in Oklahoma, I have gained 4 pounds (and counting).

Everyday the doorbell rings and there is a new giant pile of food for our family. We are beyond thankful for the kindness and compassion of friends during this time. God has showed us so much love. I do not know how people do this without him.

My mom keeps reminding me that I won't get to eat like this when I'm back in Philly... good point mom, good point.

I should get back to the kitchen and the homemade bread... I haven't had a slice in.. oh... 19 minutes.

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The opening of Dottie Adele by Valerie K. Bryant

Everyone here knows who my great friend Valerie is. We lived together in college, she was there when Marshall and I got in engaged, and she not only was in our wedding, she made all bridesmaid dresses.

Remember the talent? Unreal.

I am so happy and proud to announce that this crazy gifted friend of mine has opened her own Etsy shop and is now selling some of her creations.

Check our her shop HERE!!!! She has a great story about where the name of her clothes baby came from, so read that too. And then buy some clothes!!

AND, you have a few hours left to enter her 1st Dottie Adele Giveaway! Head to her blog and enter the contest. Who doesn't love winning? I know I do!

Congrats Val on your opening! So excited for this adventure!

kisses.