Mish Mash

There are a couple of things I want to post about so hang in there.  This might get long.

First, the gracious and generous Kimberley at The Seventh Diamond is helping to raise money for some special babies in China.  These babies are orphans and they all have cleft palate.  A wonderful foster home has agreed to care for them but they need sponsorship.  Please go to Kimberley's blog and see if you can help these little angels.  You can also go to this blog set up just for the cleft palate babies.  Imagine the difference your contribution will make. Our family sponsors a special needs orphan in China and my children love getting updates and photos of the little girl we help.  I love teaching them that God wants us to "adopt" his children in any way we can. Someday I will share more about the darling angel that we sponsor.  She is very special.

Last weekend when we were in Dallas, Eloise graciously invited our family to dinner at their home.  We had such a nice time.

First, Eloise and I spent the afternoon chatting and browsing the shops.

Eloise bought his tres chic Philippe Starck Ghost chair for her daughter's room.

I am helping her carry it out.

I have my eye on this petite version for Kate and might get it when I get the crib out of her room. Isn't is precious?

That evening we had a delicious dinner at their home.  Everything was so lovely.

Kate was "full of personality" that night and was even kind enough to throw a tantrum or two for our entertainment.  She adored Eloise and Dots and Vivian and the cats and Robert and especially...."Hockey Boy" who was on his way to a dance.

He looks so handsome in his "Texas Tux"

After dinner, Eloise indulged Will in a game of Stratego.  He has made her promise to play either Risk or Axis and Allies when she comes for a visit.  Will loves a good strategic game.

Then Dots lead us in a game of Balderdash.  I loved that game.  Kate was on my team and we won:)

Our families really got along well.  Eloise and Robert are so warm and gracious.  Their home is beautiful and their children are a delight.  I cannot say how much we enjoyed our time with them.   Thank you Eloise and family!

Now for a little sneak peek:)

This is what my family room looks like now.  (the sofa table is out on approval~which was not very smart of me since I cannot really tell how it will look with 1/2 the room sealed off). I  should have moved that throw too.

Hopefully they will be done today but it will take a few days to dry.  So I will post the photos next week sometime.

Finally, my Will comes home today!!!!  He was away from home for the first time this week on a school trip.  I was a NERVOUS WRECK the first day or two.  I prayed a lot and talked through it with some friends (thank you).  It is SO hard to let them go.  I need to write a post on that soon.

This is Will the morning he left.  His way of saying goodbye to his brother and sister!

Isn't he the CUTEST?