Snowflakes

"Adoptions are like snowflakes – no two are exactly alike."

 Sometimes it feels inspiring, like a piece of artwork:

 Sometimes it feels calculated, like a scientific experiment:

  Sometimes it feels tedious, like endless paperwork and mailings:

 And unfortunately...Sometimes it feels like you have no control
and someone higher up is messing with you:

 At least we try to keep a good sense of humor through it all!

 Photo Credits:
1) Where Snowflakes Are Born by Vlad Studio
2) Wilson Bentley's Snowflakes
3) US Postal Service Holiday Snowflakes by Kenneth Libbrecht - 2006
4) Chicken Giggle - I Love Snowflakes

Happy Birthday, Ray!

Your fortune cookie reads:
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu

You were born in the Year of the Snake (same as Mommy and Daddy). People born during the Year of the Snake are kind, vibrant, intelligent, wise, introspective and refined.

You share your birthday with:
Eli Mattson, Laura W. Bush, Will Rogers, Walter Cronkite, and Matthew McConaughey

In the US Astrology Calendar, you are a Scorpio (just like Mommy). Scorpios are loyal, passionate, resourceful, observant, and dynamic.

You were born on a Sunday which means your Thai birthday color is Red. Buddha image for Sunday: Pang Tawai Natra, restraint. Sunday Character: respectable, carefree, wise, and beloved by both friends and relatives. Very lucky day/color : Wednesday / Green (Mommy's favorite color).

On this date, W.A. Mozart's Symphony No. 36 received its première performance in Linz, Austria in 1783. Mommy is listening to it right now!

Happy 8th Birthday! We hope you enjoy the gifts you should be receiving from us today and know that you are loved from around the world!!!