Thank-you Frank, Linda and Christine

My computer here at home is dying. On his (yes it is a male) deathbed. I just want to say a very special thank-you to Frank. Someone I have never met. He has been my translator. He has translated a beautifully written letter for Haley's foster mom. We really wanted to say thank-you to the foster mom in her own language and thanks to Frank's beautifully written note we are able to do this. This is most sincerely appreciated. Thank-you Frank! Since my computer is dying...he is unwilling to upload messages...but I saved the letter and will try later again.

Linda and Christine thanks for all you have done. You have been great, for being so efficient and so kind. You have all been wonderful. Thanks guys.

Just up late

Well, I am up late and I am dying to post the new stuff but I haven't had the chance. I am blaming my lack of time on Dougal. He knows why..enough said. We just received our Notice of Coming. This is an offical invitation from the Chinese government to come get Wei Ping! It looks very cool. So basically I am ready to go!

ELK, not deer, caribou, or moose

Well, everyone wants to see them on a good visit. Me, I find them completely annoying..... annoying, annoying Elk. They swarm my plants in the summer, ripping them out and literally tossing them aside if they don't approve of the flavour. This is across the street. Ha Ha.
(Not too mention the poop they leave behind..yuch)

Less Than Two Weeks

So what does a future mom-to-be do with herself with less than two weeks to go. First she wonders... how big those scoops are in those tins of formula? How much of this stuff to take? Does it taste any good? Hmph. Secondly, she stares at everything she has assembled based on very knowledgable lists and wonders...can my husband carry all this? Because I am going to be carrying my brand new baby! he he he. Oh there is lots to think about, lots to do, how ever will it all get done? How quickly everything went from...just waiting....to oh my gosh...I have to do that too before we leave?!? Most of this "stuff" does fit into the category..."will not want to do when I get back"....such as, you ask....cleaning that stupid space between the stove and the counter...because my mom is coming to visit! Yikes.

Money In China

100 Yuan

20 Yuan

Of course I have no idea how much these are worth? Good thing they wrote the numbers on so that we can read them. We are hardly as accomodating in North America. Makes you wonder.

Pictures of China

Fur Alle

Hallo,

Vielen Dank fur sie wunderschone Karte von Alle zu Hause bei meine Mutter.
Danke!

And there was Even More

Do our friends in Stratford know that we have two chairs out front? Do they know that Andy's wife ordered the most decadent little lounge chair for inside the house..for little Haley? I don't think they do. This was such the perfect present. Now we have a little chair for inside and outside! What fun! Thank-you so much and what a wonderful and unexpected surprise. Pooh, Heather, Rob, Heather, Brent, Ally, Dip, Jane, Dean, Pat & of course Rona - we miss you guys.

Even More

Ahhh crazy Aunt Sue. What a party!

Haley's Party

We have the most fantastic friends. They are absolutely the best. Jen and Steve a special thank-you to you both for hosting our first baby shower. We were completely overwhelmed by everyone's generosity. I was so excited when we got home that I could not sleep. This is so true. Louise and Val, what a perfect present for Andy the accountant. I have hidden the tea set away for later. Lorraine, it was perfect...the little decadent blanket that I wanted but didn't think I should. Dougal, how you knew about the puppets will remain a mystery....thank-you. Sheri, the little red jacket will be a feature on this web site for sure. Betty-Lynne and Justin..you two, it was absolutely everything...thank-you, thank-you, thank-you. Jen and Steve...as if the party wasn't enough...I will find a way to thank-you. Sharon and Malcolm, you are so dear to me and I have no idea if or how I will ever be able to thank-you enough for everything...thank-you. Sue and Tom..thank-you..Sue you are my best friend and you will be thanked by tiny feet running overhead...early in the morning...Maybe we will send her down to you?..then we can sleep....yes? Thank-you everyone. We cherish you all.