Whew. Ugh. Okay. Here we go. We decided to stop the Thai adoption process. Completely. Pulled our application. Beth and Alex are no longer adopting from Thailand. In order to tell you why, I’m going to have to start at the very beginning because I can share things now that I wasn’t able to when … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Crazy Family
Twas the Night ‘fore the Home Study
Twas the night ‘fore the home study, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. The bedrooms all ready and done up with care, In hopes that you children soon will be there. The floors have been vacuumed, the tile’s been mopped And improvements to the house have been … Continue reading
2nd Annual Awkward Family Photos
Okay. We have a family tradition going now. Seriously, I now think about these pictures all year. I have several themes lined up that we could do. Last year, we confused the heck out of everyone by posing in pictures with our “Korean son”, who is really just an international student that lived with us … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park for Dummies
The following is an excerpt from Rocky Mountain National Park for Dummies Chief’s Head As you take the long, scenic drive up Trail Ridge drive in the Rocky Mountain National Park, you’ll no doubt have a chance to experience the splendor that is Chief’s Head, the park’s 3rd largest peak. After Long’s Peak and Mount … Continue reading
Dear Daughter: I’ve Known for a Long Time
Dear daughter- I got a package in the mail today from Nanny (my maternal grandmother). I never know if she’ll send me underwear after I blog that mine mysteriously went missing from the dryer at my shady apartment complex or if it’ll be a newspaper clip of some Irish dancing that reminds her of our … Continue reading
Dear Daughter: Sonic Love
Hey sweet girl- Did you know it’s been almost a year since we’ve started this adoption process? A YEAR! That is so long and we have so far to go, but this has been the most important, emotional year of my life- a year filled with inexplicable joy and heartaches. If we’re to believe the … Continue reading
Sonic Fundraiser
Did you know that Sonic had fundraisers? I guess in the dark recesses of my mind, I’d tucked that fact away somewhere but when a church friend (SHOUT OUT, RITA!) told me she wanted to organize one for us, I was surprised. Tomorrow, we’ll be at a Sonic in Carrollton from 9-6, stuffing food bags … Continue reading
Lay Mih-zer-ob
My dad came into town yesterday. We went to lunch, took him to the new park downtown, and of course, we had to do the traditional Feemster afternoon nap. When we asked if he wanted to see a movie, he immediately said that he wanted to see “Les Miserables”. When I cringed, he did something … Continue reading
Family / Fun / Life with Jesus
My Korean Spa Experience: The Beauty of Nudity
(This blog, by far, brings me the most hits on my blog. Most of the search terms are related to nudity. If you’re struggling with a pornography addiction and want help, please visit http://www.xxxchurch.com.) I meet with a couple of friends every week to do a Bible study. Often our conversations veer in definitively non-religious … Continue reading
Adoption / Family / Food / Fun / Life with Jesus
2012: A Year in Review
Well, friends- Nothing exciting has happened this year. Check back with us in 2013. Love, Beth and Alex I’M JUST KIDDING. Gosh, you’re just so gullible. Yesterday, our pastor made us turn to our neighbor and talk about how we would define this past year. It only took me about .2 seconds to come up … Continue reading
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