242. the pleasure of getting Internet service back after a long break
243. the pleasure of taking an Internet break
244. dinner with two adoption mentors, followed by a giggly run in the rain
245. opportunity to wish my grandmother a happy 87th birthday, in person
246. getting our National Visa Center letter for Claire, yet another step closer
247. "milk trick"
248. another summer visit to the parents' cabin
249. pool dates with friends
250. sharing a big bowl of chorizo dip with the girls
251. the gift of watching our sweet girl navigate away from babyhood
252. hand me down clothes...for Claire!!! (Thanks, Angela.)
253. homemade strawberry freezer jam
254. preparing a new "big girl room"
255. time spent with "Papa"
256. parents who give and support, and then give and support some more
257. picking blueberries
258. anticipation of what is to come, balanced with the joy of today
259. updated photos
260. buttery corn on the cobb
3 comments:
Good thoughts and much to be Thankful for.
Love you! Dad
Such good things to be thankful for - I need to get back on the blog, have gotten seriously behind this summer...
#245 ~ That's priceless... what a treasure
#246 ~ CONGRATULATIONS!, One step closer!
#251 ~ So bittersweet to watch your baby become a girl... you may notice it even more once you have Claire with you.
#259 ~ Another priceless gift that makes the waiting more bearable!
So excited for you and all the adventures ahead. I am amazed at your ability to be able to look forward to the future with excitement but still LIVE in the moment. Now THAT is truly priceless :)
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