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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
I am so behind in things I want to post about but we have been very busy here.

Denise and Maggie are home! It was so wonderful and emotional at the airport. I feel incredibly blessed to have been a part of such a special life moment. I did, however, learn that I get too caught up in the emotion to concentrate on my photography in situations like that. I made them a little video slide show of the event. If you want to see it, click here.

We feel so fortunate that two new families are home from China and Kate will have two new friends in Lily and Maggie!

We had a great time at our travel group get together in Gettysburg this past weekend. My boys called it "Yetisburg" (as a joke) and they were looking for a Yeti! After the reunion, we visited some of the battlegrounds too. I'll post those photos soon.

I made this slide show for our travel group but thought I'd share it here too. I wish there were more photos of all the kiddos but as I was chasing Kate, I got many more of her. Also, my camera was on the wrong setting and about a third of my photos were out of focus. I'll do better next year !

Someone asked if our travel group was all from the same area. No, in fact we are from opposite ends of PA and another state further south. We chose a middle point and all traveled there.
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31 comments:

  1. staciApril 15, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    beautiful video kim - can't wait to talk and catch up - today is my first morning on "the job" but I will try to call you when I get home! love, staci

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  2. AnonymousApril 15, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    Kim,

    What a nice fotos you did.
    Your three little peanuts are so happy...
    I love your little princess Kate(really a beauty) and your two handsom boys...they have the most beautiful eyes.

    I'm so happy to have found your Blog...

    Belén From Spain.

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  3. AnonymousApril 15, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    I forgot telling that Maggie's photos you take at the airport are fantastic.
    I've been crying till now...
    Belén

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  4. AnonymousApril 15, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    What a beautiful video of precious families! How amazing to be with the families you were in China with. I would love to get our travel group together but not one family is from the same city. Was that the case with your group? How did you all get it together? Hope you have a great day!
    Shay

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  5. DiJoApril 15, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    What a blessing!!!!! Who did the fabulous floral arrangements? So beautiful! You are becoming quite proficient with Movie Maker!!! GREAT job on this one and Maggie's! Tell Kate, we love her bow!

    It's Tuesday. I will probably try to call you after BSF!

    Love,
    Diana

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  6. Pixel Fairy PrincessApril 15, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    That is wonderful! You are so lucky to be able to be able to bring all the girls together - what a special treat and what connections!

    Ladybug hugs,
    ;D

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  7. Jewels of My HeartApril 15, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    How fun! You did a great job on the pics and the video. All the little ones are so sweet. I can't believe how Kate has grown up over night.... boohooohooo Her hair is so long and she looks so tall and grown up.... oh, where do our babies go?!?!?!?!?!
    Can't wait to see you this summer.
    I miss you all.

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  8. DawnApril 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    Kim,

    You did an amazing job capturing the weekend...it looks like you had such a wonderful time!! I have to say, there is nothing cuter than Kate in her polka dot bikini!

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  9. Anna B.April 15, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Kim,
    I had to tell you what a fantastic and kind thing you did for Denise. Your goodness to others is wonderful. I just wanted you to know.

    Anna

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  10. MelanieApril 15, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    Thank you for bringing a smile to my face. It looks like everyone had a GREAT time!!!! I had Chris mail a package to you last week...I hope you got it. I never know with him :) Enjoy your week and your beautiful Family!

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  11. The 5 BickiesApril 15, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Grace and I just watched your video and she said the only person she "knows" in the movie is Kate! A sure that Mommy needs to get off the blogs.

    You did a great job on this video and the one for Denise. It must be so time consuming but well worth it when done.

    You captured so many wonderful moments from your weekend - the hands, the feet, the polka dot bikini, the girls on the piano bench and the blue coach photos. Was that one of your boys hiding on the side. So sweet.

    Glad you had a great time. What a full weekend!

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  12. KateApril 15, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    The girls all look so happy and LOVED...really special to see! How lucky you all are!

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  13. JulieApril 15, 2008 at 6:48 PM

    How fun! The only thing that I regret is that we were the only family with our agency at the time so we traveled solo. Of course, I would not have wanted to wait on other families either!

    We did meet some people who adopted from the same SWI and we keep in touch but have not had a reunion yet! This has inspired me!

    Julie

    ps I caught a glimpse of what Jane may look like when I saw the older red head in the group!

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  14. Don and Lisa OsbornApril 15, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    Kim~

    How special!!! You did such a nice job capturing the weekend. So many tender moments. So much fun. So much love! I am sure you all had a lovely time together.

    I think Kate looked the happiest I've ever seen her (and precocious) in some of those pictures. What a sweet gift...

    Love,
    Lisa

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  15. Nesting For NatalieApril 15, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    Kim,

    I so wish I lived on the east coast! So many people there I would love to meet, you included! I hope someday our Oct DTC will meet up somewhere :)!

    So glad you got the quilt squares! The sqaures you have received are gorgeous nad yuo will have a treasure at the end of it all for Kate!

    You are a wonderful mama and your love for your children is like icing all over your posts! SO glad we "met" and hope we will share the mommyhood journey together for years!!

    Take care and a hug to your 3 peanuts!

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  16. DeniseApril 15, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    You are so sweet to make these videos to bless others! I feel so fortunate that our airport reunion was recorded so beautifully...thank you again.
    It looks like you all had a wonderful reunion weekend.

    Let's try to get together next week. Let me know your schedule.

    Maggie had a much better day today. Thanks for listening when I needed someone to talk to~

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  17. Steffie B.April 15, 2008 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful....all of them...so precious and blessed beyond words!

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  18. OHmommyApril 15, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    Beautiful video & precious family. :)

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  19. MelanieApril 15, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    I just read your sweet comments on my blog. I am so happy that you got your package. Like I said, Chris forgets once in a while. You are more than welcome to post it...I would be honored. Thank you for asking. I hope that all of Kate's wishes come true. She is so precious!!

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  20. MelanieApril 15, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Okay...It's been a long day. I was also going to tell you that I will add Kate to my "Coming out of retirement for..." List!:D

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  21. CarrieApril 15, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    This is so special...what an incredible connection these girls will always have with each other! We did not travel with anyone so we missed out on such connections! How wonderful! -

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  22. FHLApril 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    What a special reunion....beautiful!

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  23. NikkiApril 15, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    Hey Kim! I can only imagine how emotional you were for Denise and Maggie's homecoming...I cried just watching the slideshow and I don't know them! How wonderful.

    Also looks like you had an absolutely fabulous time at your reunion...after ours in July, I had withdrawals for WEEKS.
    Kate just glowed in all the pics - she looks so happy and healthy again - just warms my heart.

    XO

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  24. SharonApril 15, 2008 at 11:09 PM

    Wow Kim! I loved your video on Denise's blog, great job. I sat there and cried. They are so emotinal when you know the person but then I cried watching your adoption reunion. All those beautiful kids!! We are still in amazement that we brought Hudson here all the way form China. I have a great video of him in the car I am trying to load but it isn't working yet..check back later.
    Give that Maggie and her mom a hug for me when you see them, we miss them!!
    Sharon

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  25. WendyApril 16, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    Both videos are wonderful. The homecoming brought me to tears (they always do!). Maggie is precious!

    The travel group get-together looked like fun. What a beautiful group of girls! Your kids where all smiles and looked like they really enjoyed the trip. We are getting together with Emma's group this weekend!

    Have a great week!

    ps-I love Kate's bikini. She looks great in hot pinks!!!!

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  26. ChesnyeApril 16, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    Kim,
    Both videos are just wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
    Chesnye

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  27. StacieApril 16, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    I love Kate in her bathing suit! it cracks me up to see how long and lean she is!!!! She is ALL legs- lucky girl! Her hair looks so cute- it has really filled in- i was wanting to cut z's hair again but might let it grow a little longer and grow the bangs out with kate as an inspiration!

    I think Kate looks so happy and well adjusted in these photos! I especially love the one of her on the couch with the full on smile!

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  28. HeatherApril 16, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    Ooooh, I love the video! Thanks so much for doing this! You are something else... I have not stopped moving since we returned - this is my first moment to sit down and think (blog;).

    It really was a great time! Hannah climbed up while I was watching the video and let out this whoop and "Kaaaaaatee!" and she was overjoyed to keep picking herself out of the crowd:)

    This weekend won't be nearly as interesting!

    Love,
    Heather

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  29. Tres Poshe PreppyApril 17, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    What a beautiful slide show! I'm so impressed! Looks like an amazing reunion! LOVE Kate's swimsuit, TOO precious!

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  30. Denise CApril 17, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    OH my! This is absolutely precious! What a special video of sweet times! Looks like such a fabulous weekend! Thank you for sharing!


    p.s. I am so sorry you are having difficulty leaving comments on my blog....I am not sure why....and really don't know if anyone else is having the same problem....hum...???
    Please keep leaving them....I love to hear from you sweet friend! :)

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  31. AnonymousApril 22, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    You are such an inspiration for me to do good things for others each day. You're truly a kind person Kim and what you did for Denise was amazing!

    I love the videos, I'll send you photos and the quilt square this week(which I forgot to give you in "Yettysburg).

    Laura

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Thank you for your kindness.