"We often think of the intersections in our lives, those that are planned, those that occur by chance. Some encounters we hope for, particularly love, and alas, some meetings never happen despite what we wish. I think of how those intersections have the potential to change us, our character, our circumstances, our hopes. We think about how they add to the unfinished story of our lives"...(Amy Tan, Mei Mei, 2005) Chinese folklore speaks of invisible red threads that connect a newborn child's spirit to all the people who will be important in the child's life. As the child grows, the threads shorten, drawing closer those people who are destined. We anxiously await this special meeting, a life changing intersection which will soon take us to China to bring home our little daughter, Cali Griffin.

June 6, 2011

Words, Words, Everywhere are Words!

Cali Jean is exploding with words these days! One of her first and favorites is cheers...we toast everything from drinks to stuffed animal paws. She is constantly pointing at objects and wants to know each name. She continues to love looking at her books and reading with mommy and daddy. She already has a fondness for CS Lewis and likes to "read" Mere Christianity aloud to us as if she understands fully all Lewis has to share.





Sunglasses and tutus are some of Cali's recent dress-up favorites. She insisted on wearing her glasses while eating breakfast the other day and was cracking herself up for the entire meal.










Warm weather has finally arrived in Michigan, at least for now; crossing our fingers! We are loving being outside playing in the water, going to the park, and digging in the dirt. The options are endless in the Summer...we can't wait to head to the beach and experience more firsts with Cali!












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