Mr. Snowman

Believe it or not, our snow is still here.  Usually it melts within a couple of days.  Seth and Jack have been sledding and enjoying the snow.  Seth was so kind as to "help" the girls build a snowman outside the girls' bedroom window.

A work in progress....

Still working....

The finished product!

Our Snowfall

 Last night we got a lovely dumping of snow.  It started snowing around 2:30 p.m. yesterday and stopped this morning.  We have about 15 inches here in Virginia.  It is so beautiful and silent.  Last night the boys sledded a bit down the hill, and Eva and Joy were excited to play in the snow today.  Unfortunately, we do not have snow clothes for the girls.  We really don't get that much snow.  When it is predicted, it generally does not come to pass.

This morning Eva asked if she could go outside on the front porch.  I told her yes so she could enjoy the beautiful snow without getting wet and freezing herself.  I went back inside to make breakfast.  Apparently, the snow was too enticing.  She and Joy walked off the front stoop into the very deep snow.  They only had on little boots (not snow boots) and coats and regular cotton pants.  Once they got in the snow, they could not get back up on the stoop.  Lesson learned?  Probably not.

They both did go outside after Mike snowblowed the patio and driveway.  Again it did not last long because it was very cold.  So, I don't think they are quite as excited to go in the snow as they first were.  I think next year they will enjoy it a bit more.

Even Mike was enjoying the snowfall.  The snowblower could only do so much, though.  Mike gave up shortly after.

While the snow was coming down on Friday night, we had a fun time inside playing games and being wild with the kids.  It was nice having everyone home.  Jordan did not have to work that night, thankfully.

Boys, Jack in Particular

Why is it that my boys want to dress off-season?  When Seth was younger, he wore sweaters in the summer and shorts in the winter.  Jack seems to be no different other than he always is wearing shorts.  This is his daily attire.  If it is above 45 degrees out, he's in shorts.  If we go out when it is colder than 45 degrees, we make him wear pants and a jacket.  I know...mean mama.

Nothing

 

This is how I feel today.

Silence

I wish I had some news to share, but I've nothing to say about our I800.  All I know is that our previous file was mailed from the NVC on 12/10 and immigration has yet to receive it.  It is not easy....I don't think I'm cut out for this disheartening wait.

We have a book called, "Sometime I Like To Curl Up In A Ball".  Of course, it is a children's book, but that is how I feel today.

Still Waiting to Hear Something

Well, there is nothing definite to report about our file.  But, the National Visa Center did send me a reply to my email saying my previous file was sent back to Immigration.  Please pray with me that it will arrive at the proper place early next week.  Since there has been a 3+ week delay, my new best friend at the Visa Center, Al, says he will "see what he can do about expediting our file."  I'll be calling him next week.

I've been accumulating some clothes for Ivy Xue.  Lands End was having a grand sale last week.  I ended up getting corduroys for $10, shirts for less than $10.  Lands End has great quality clothing that can be passed down to Eva without much visible wear.  On other's advice, I bought her a 5 slim in pants, and 6 in shirts.  I also ended up buying a pair of 8/9 Alison Crocs.  But, they look so small once they arrived.  I may have to bump that one up to a 9/10 in the Crocs.

I think I'm prety much set in the clothing department for Ivy, except for pajamas.  I looked at Target today, but no gowns that were not fleece.  Ivy seems quite tiny around the waist that I think that is my best option.  All those who have adopted Ivy's friends from Zhongshan CWI...what size clothes and shoes did you buy?  Or rather, what has fit?  Thanks so much!


The girls having fun dancing to Christmas music!