Artwork Adventure

Another fundraiser is now underway! Chestnut Hill Cafe was so gracious to allow me to hang up my artwork for the month of July! Gulp. Yes, I'm showcasing my artwork. It has never been easy for me to display my art. It's very personal, but thanks to Ted and my family for always encouraging me! This time it does't have anything to do with how I feel. It's all about raising money for our little girl, Riley! All proceeds of the sales will go towards adoption. 80% will go towards our China adoption expenses, and 20% will be donated to olo, which is an organization raising money for families adopting from Africa and started by two wonderful gals right here in Lancaster.

532 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster

I love this place! Lots of good memories here for us...and awesome coffee!

Look! They listed MY name! Pretty cool.

Here are the hours so you can plan your visit this month!

I'm selling prints of the paintings I did while we lived in Maine. Good times!

Bass Harbor Light House, Maine - We only lived about 3 miles away from here on Mount Desert Island! Oh, I miss it!

This is my new and FAVORITE "doodle" art work. If I could find time to do it everyday, I sure would! It's so much fun. I use pen and ink, and then color pencil. This has some bling, but it's hard to see in the photo. 

Here's another one. All of my doodle art work has a saying or a word to inspire!

Kai-Lan's DVD

Nick's new favorite DVD!

I gave this DVD to Nick on Monday, and this is now the 4th time he's watched it! It was the first thing he asks for when I walk in the door. Last night he picked up the DVD case and lovingly said, "You're so cute and adorable! Don't worry, we're soon coming to China." Awwww... what a great big brother he will be!

Family Portrait

Family Portrait by Nicholas Edwards

I came home and caught Nick drawing our family. The one to the right is his sister. I sort of distracted him from his master piece. I can't tell if that's Ted's nose or mouth?! :-)

Waiting on Article 5

Waiting for our Article 5 to be completed in China, which should be done by July 4th! THEN finally it's sent to CCCWA (China's Adoption Headquarters) to have our Travel Approved!

Passports are home!

Sigh of relief! Our passports arrived back home safe and sound with our brand new China Visas!

All Around The World Cook Book

We're starting our All Around The World Cook Book! Our goal is to collect 150 recipes (or more!) and we'll print a professional cookbook through www.morriscookbooks.com. and sell for $12.00 each. We'll need to pay or the printing, but the rest will ALL go towards our very expensive airfare.

Follow these very simple directions to enter your favorite recipes...
www.typensave.com
User name: EdwardsAdoption
Password: potato785

Thanks so much for your support!

Visiting Family

Ted, Nick and myself escape for a much needed relaxing weekend with family. Nothing like fresh, mountain air, good food, and terrific company! Thanks for the hospitality and much needed laughter Mom, Dad and Aunt Ashley!

We took some photos of ourselves so we can put them in an album for Riley and mail them to China.

Super Grandpa!

Funny Grandpa!

Ashley's homemade moon sand.

Ahhhh...relaxing.

Memories.

Weee....fun!

Beautiful fog hanging around in the valley.

Someone's favorite dessert!

Yes, these ARE that huge!