Books are brain food...pig out!

I received my order from Amazon a few days ago. I am totally impressed with their service and the quality of their packaging. Everything I ordered came to $93.00 and change. I've been soaking up the new stories and Chinese lore. I know I need to become more knowlegeable about Chinese customs and history in order to communicate it to Layla. It's important for us to start using some of the traditions so that they become part of our lives even before Layla arrives. I know we'll go with the mainstream celebrations but I think the ones which are not so obvious we'll celebrate once Layla arrives.
If you have a chance purchase one or two of the books. The message in each one is beautiful. I'll let you know about the DVD later. I'm going to watch it at some point during the weekend. I know, I know, you don't need to tell me about the wild weekend I have planned. :)

Beach Baby?

This is the towel I mentioned in a previous post. My mother purchased it at Costco. Don't be fooled by the photo. The picture only shows 1/4 of the towel! It was a real steal too. It would make a perfect snuggle towel for the beach but the quality is so amazing I might use it as a mat in Layla's room.

Layla's Goodies

Make your own | Click to play

Thanks Lorraine for your advice. I hope for my next slide show I can figure out how to put comments with the pictures.

High Fashion

This is the purse Bernie bought to go with the first pink outfit. He had no idea that his friend would pink out the second outfit in China which matched the purse perfectly.

This outfit came Bernie also. It was the first Chinese related item we received for Layla. Bernie's friend went to China on a buying trip in February 2006 and Bernie asked him to buy a few things. This gorgeous suit was one of the items we received as a surprise.

I have more to show you but I really need to figure out how to do a gallery. Does anyone know how to do this?

Layla's Goodies

I'm in the process of creating Layla's Lifebook through Jocelyn's Workshop In a Box (See link on the right). I will post pages later but man, oh man are they wonderful! If you are considering doing a lifebook for your child-to-be then definitely use Jocelyn's services.

Layla has so much STUFF already that I can't imagine what it will be like when she's finally "In the house." I think she's going to be spoiled just a tad! On the right I want to create a link to her stuff. Then you could click it to see all the goodies I mentioned in my previous posts. Does anyone know how to do this? Help me please! I'll try to upload all the pics but it might take a little while. Denver was in the thick of things while I was clicking away so I thought I'd include this pic. Is it a sign of things to come?

It's been a long time

Hello there cyberworld! It's been a long time since I've posted but that's how it goes sometimes. There is so much to discuss. For example, Carolyn received her referral!!!! Her family was referred a little boy whom they have named Daniel. He's 3 years old and they will probably travle to China in June to adopt him. Check out the link to their blog on the right.

Mom's boyfriend Bernie went to Florida and brought back the most marvellous gifts for Layla! A tea set, 2 silk pyjama outfits, a purse, and a medallion for long life and good health. He also had his friend at work who just came back from China buy him a quilted, pink outfit. I can't wait to take pictures and post them. My mom went to Costco and bought Layla the most amazing beach towel, well it could really serve as a rug it's that big and plush! It's covered in ladybugs!! I will post pics...hopefully this weekend.