I couldn’t resist sharing. The facial expression on Rory’s face just about had me rolling off the chair with chuckles. She is NEVER so expressionless but the camera/lights/etc freaked her out. Poor little thing. And Zoe? Don’t be fooled! That smile is all thanks to a the bribe of Smarties (gluten free, by the way). [...]
Happy Birthday, Baby!
May 16, 2010 7 Comments
Two! Two! Two!, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Today you are two! You’ve been our baby since our dreams collided and brought you home. You are an absolute joy and you make us happy everyday. May each year of life bring you happiness, adventure, good health, great friends, and time to love it all. We [...]
One Year Ago Today
April 9, 2010 14 Comments
One Year Ago Today, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Forgive me… I *do* have recipes to share…but THIS is consuming me. Today is our One Year Family Anniversary. One year ago today, we held our little imp on our arms for the VERY first time. She played with my jade donut-shaped necklace (worn in honor [...]
Soon-To-Be
March 22, 2010 90 Comments
Soon-To-Be, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Sometimes miracles just keep happening. It’s a miracle to me that the Chicklet is ours. The hoops, hurdles, and tons of love that have surrounded her in her short little lifetime and have brought her safely in to our arms is a story that will be thought about and [...]
Family Day!
December 18, 2009 23 Comments
Family Day!, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. She’s all ours! On December 11, our adoption was finalized. Finalization is a legal proceeding that we can best describe as a mini-commitment ceremony/wedding to our little imp. We wrote some vows to read to her in front of the judge, but in the end, we were both [...]
Nearly Wordless.. and Nearly Wednesday
April 22, 2009 29 Comments
More munching… ah.. plastic eggs, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. You see why I’ve been offline, right? This precious munchkin has my attention. She’s finally over jet lag – HOORAY! I plan to be back blogging recipes in the next week or so. Zoe has already been munching on some oatcakes that have a bit [...]
She’s here! An Open Letter to Our Daughter
April 9, 2009 57 Comments
She’s here!, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Dear Sweet Zoe, As I write this I am waiting to hear the date/time of your flight to us. I’m so overwhelmed by the tons of emotions – excitement, anxiety, joy, elation, relief, concern for you and your foster mom, gratitude for Carol who will be escorting you, [...]
On our way!
April 9, 2009 9 Comments
We’re on our way out the door shortly to pick up the Chicklet. I was going to post a recipe for these great dinner rolls that I made last night… until I saw that this morning they had become the ubiquitous brickettes of gluten-free fare from days gone by this morning. Ah well. that recipe [...]
Where are you? What are you doing?
April 3, 2009 26 Comments
Well… really? I’m here. Waiting. But the BEST news is this: there are only 6 more days until the Chicklet arrives! THANK GOD! I think I have found a way in the River of Denial these last few torturous weeks of waiting for her to travel once we had her travel date. I am [...]
Gluten Free Coconut Cupcakes
March 20, 2009 10 Comments
GF Coconut Cupcake, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Yes, my mind is whirling with the great news of our kidlet making an appearance. It feels SO GOOD to have a DATE on the calendar attached to a flight number and everything. It’s really an amazing thing. It is the first time in this very long [...]
She can travel!!
March 13, 2009 27 Comments
Great news! The Chicklet got her visa issued today by the US Embassy! This means that the South Korean government has obviously given out her emigration permit and passport. Still no travel date, but it is DEFINITELY on the horizon now! Thank you ALL for your love and support! I’ll keep you posted! ~Kate
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