Derek has a new hobby—trimming windows. Derek’s hobby includes measuring, cutting, and nailing up the trim. “Derek’s hobby” involves Julie measuring alongside Derek, holding the wood while Derek cuts, holding up the trim and keeping it level while Derek hammers, filling in the nail holes and corners, sanding said nail holes and corners, priming the trim, painting the trim, and painting on a second coat. Derek’s hobby. Um, I guess it's mine too, by default.
Also, I finally put together and displayed the pictures my nephew Kevin took of a beach near our house. Thanks, Kevin!
I get some of my work done by keeping Cherish busy. Of course, that will mean that mommy has more work to do to clean up…but hey, that’s not what it’s about. ;-)
This is what creativity in process looks like:
Hey, Cherish let me get a close-up:
Notice the paint in the hair =)
Then, of course, there’s always adoption paperwork, paperwork, paperwork. Thankfully, we finished all we could currently do, and it all got out in the mail yesterday—the day before vacation. Whew!
In addition, we were able to send out our first care package to our little son.
Here we are planning:
And here it is ready to be assembled:
Now it is China-bound. Woo-hoo!
Also, we are headed on vacation—and in good practice to head to China—we are completely packed for about two weeks on carry-ons only! Personally, I am shocked. 3-ounce bottles or less. 1 quart zip-lock bag per person only. One carry-on per person + purse/snack bag + camera case + lap top. We did it!
Did I say I am impressed? Well then, “I’m impressed.” Now, let’s see how it goes….
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