A Single Mom's Adventure
I get a great deal from celebrating holidays that tie in with nature. I generally celebrate this one at the Unitarian Fellowship . We recognize the four directions and seasons with music and meditation. This year what I really needed was a massage. So that is what I did. And I baked some treats for Keziah’s teachers and dressed her up today in a hand-me down Christmas outfit.
Keziah on the morning of Solstice
There are still two more nights left of Hanukkah, but I think we can now post some pictures. Keziah really enjoyed the community celebration. She is a social butterfly, exploring, and enjoying the music. Happy Hanukkah!
Tonight, there was much light during dinner.
For the first night I made an extra special dinner with various colors and textures.
The third night was a wonderful community celebration.
Keziah was all over the place at the party. I finally had a chance to take her picture when she sat down in the middle of the dance floor.
Playing before bedtime. Her gift was the stacking blocks.
The stacking blocks are wonderful. I wish I could have a picture of Keziah with them, but she immediately knocks them over.
Keziah loves this video, so I’m putting here so it will be in a handy place to watch. Oh and Keziah likes pictures and videos of herself, too. I think she is the biggest fan of this blog.
May 2009 - Celebrating Keziah's last day at Layla House in Addis Ababa
Thanksgiving 2009 - Celebrating six months together
A beautiful dress now the perfect length, but since it is stretchy I bet it can be worn as a top for future pictures.
I’ve lived in Corvallis for nine years and this is the first time I experienced the Holiday Parade the night after Thanksgiving. It was a pleasant 45 degrees, and the crowd was enormous. It was such a traditional parade that ends with Santa on top of the fire truck. I had to park far away and accidentally ended up close to where the parade was lined up. I found Santa and Mrs. Claus waiting around and was happy to get a picture of them wishing Keziah a Merry Christmas.
This Thanksgiving, I am grateful to be the mother of my sweet and adorable daughter Keziah. I am grateful for Adoption Advocates International (AAI) for bringing us together. Below are ways to give back to AAI and help other children in need.
How your Holiday Shopping Can Benefit AAI!
There is not a lot of sun right now in Oregon. It’s time to wear bright colors, be creative, and snuggle up.
Keziah colored a cloud and raindrop in school, but this was her first piece that I got to take home. A great start, don't you think?
Keziah is very happy in purple.
Keeping cozy on a chilly November walk.
This week Sesame Street turned 40. I enjoy the old classics on their web site. Keziah will watch some of them.
In honor of this anniversary, I’m putting up a video of my favorite little boy from the 70s, John John.
So, when you are a single mom how do you capture those special moments together??? I am trying. The two photos below are of me holding out the camera and hoping for the best.
