China Babies Everywhere

We were all very excited to get to TN....... Sophia was excited to get her big chocolate chip cookie from starbucks ;) Here we are......Laura, Pam, Steffie and Gwen. It was so great to meet Laura and an extra special treat to see Pam. We had dinner together and then the girls played and the photo shoot began! lol I am POSITIVE that Laura won in taking the most pictures! ;) Just the girls...... The girls had a super time with each other. I think all the dress up clothes were being used. It was a China Girl Princess Heaven. I must also add that Miss Maggie just touched my heart. What a beautiful child she is....a survivor....a blessing to all those that meet her. She was loving and sweet and snuggled right up with you. A precious, precious gift for her family. I'm not quite sure that I can put into words what this past weekend ment to me or to Emmie. The relationship that we have with Gwen's family is deeply planted in our hearts. We know that it was because of our daughters that we met......we are so thankful for that. There is just an easy bond and friendship.....like we have known each other for years. When we arrived at the airport there was screaming and laughter and when we left there were tears of sadness. We hung out for 2 1/2 days and there was never a dull moment. We went to church on Sunday which was a major highlight for me personally. I was brought to tears. It was incredible. The diversity of the church, the songs, the sermon.....all wonderful. So "me". I bought the CD so I can listen to it again. There were trips to Target, stopping for ice cream, which I might add is SERIOUS business for Emmie and Gwen. All three little girls are eating their strawberry ice cream with sprinkles, I settle for coffee ice cream with a some heath bar thrown in....but Emmie and Gwen stood there together discussing all the options and just how much they could get into their bowls. CHOCOLATE FREAKS....BOTH OF THEM! I don't get it?!?!?!?!? lol *wink* We ate pizza after church at "Pie In The Sky", took an afternoon drive, and ate at Krispy Kremes the morning we left. The little ones got to play outside Sunday afternoon and Gwen and I just watched them and spent time talking. It was just a wonderful, relaxing weekend. We already have plans to go back in April and I have decided to let Emmie stay with Gwen for a few weeks this summer. I really can't think of another adult that Emmie has such a bond with. She truly loves Gwen deeply. You can see it when they are together and very much so when they have to part ways. Gwen gave her the Jesus Calling book and I know she will treasure it. Emmie is also taken with all of Gwens children. Both the boys and the girls. She spent time with all of them. Thank you Gwen, my sweet friend for having us once again in your home. Your friendship is one that I pray will continue to grow as the years pass us by. ;)

Love you!

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