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If only I had a camera...I wouldn't have to write...

Had no dinner planned, kids both had piano lessons (Gracie's first!), ended around 6:15...told them to get warm clothes on since we'd be going out. We get off the elevator when I realize what G had put on-- dark pink short sleeve dress, white frilly sweater, white/silver stretch pants underneath, one pink sock, one purple, black patent leather shoes, sequin baseball hat, and 2- yes 2- sparkly purses. "WOW GJ! Nice outfit." I said. Hudson then turns around and says, "Wow! Gracie looks so pretty Daddy!" :)

286. Grateful for this like-minded Chinese sister who teaches piano lessons to H & G.

287. fireworks are done!


288. GJ's style- dresses, only dresses these days

289. visit with Silas...and his parents :)


290. really quiet "nap" times for the biggies

291. the Indian restaurant

292. TT's faces and his almost 2 years!


293. Hudson's love for basketball- he has to play at least an hour a day...


294. friends (and family via Skype!) to celebrate with

295. my hard-working husband

296. blue skies

297. this coming Sunday's events

298. prayer books

299. for the one, confirmed one- not two, coming in September

300. for the unknown and how it keeps us from too much of our own planning, causes dependence

thankful

for:

279. last week's end to the almost-record drought (Beijing's first snow!)


280. my son teaching me how to throw a spiral

281. our helper/friend is back!


282. good songs

283. good talks

284. their hard work making Valentines- for HOURS yesterday



285. the way Titus is more and more one of the biggies

286. the one on the way- who foggies my brain- but who we're all excited for!

pics

A few of our pics from our trip to the States...

Fun with Wil Wil, Jack, Sarah...




and the Coady family :)


snow tag (a Coady family tradition)!


Illini vs. Wisconsin game!

We even got Gracie into it- I wasn't sure if she'd be bored or not, but realized its a lot more exciting than baseball- and those Cubs games that Kayly spent playing drawing games with my mom.

At different times during the game I heard Grace say, "Come on Tebow!" ha :) and she also reminded me that "Jimmy is a basketball player too" (Hoosiers).


and the Mac family :)


and the Puhrs :)


and baby Coady!



We had a wonderful trip- so thankful. Lots of sweet memories...

In other important news, we've also solidified our dislike of the Packers over the last several months. So, of course, we were sad with the outcome yesterday. A month or so ago G even decided to drop yellow as one of her 3 favorite colors- used to be her only favorite...no longer! and Hudson also gave away a green & yellow striped shirt he had to one of his buddies. :)