Monday, November 8, 2010

adopted into freedom

Lucy had a ton of fun playing in the leaves at my
parents' house.

I think I'll put some in a box and give them to her for Christmas.
Just kidding.
(Maybe)



Why can't I find that kind of joy in a pile of dead foliage?
Oh, the curse of being a grown-up.


Listen to this.

A couple months ago Macy entered a contest to draw
a poster, which was to reflect what the Constitution means
to her.

Well, as you can imagine it was a tad difficult for her
since she's just now learning about the great FREEDOM she
has in our super great country.

But, she persevered and drew a lovely poster.

"Adopted Into Freedom"

was her theme.

And guess what.

She got in the top FIVE out of almost 10,000 entries
nation-wide!!!!!

How stinkin' cool is that?!!

As soon as I figure out how to post a picture of it,
I'll post it for you.


20 comments:

Karen said...

I can't say I have the same love of dead leaves as Lucy, but the pictures are precious.

Congratulations to Macy!! Can you post a picture of her poster? I would love to see what she did.

Gina said...

Lucy, congratulations on your joy in the leaves.

Macy, congratulations on your poster! That is awesome, your mom should have shown us a picture of it!

Chris said...

Congratulations Macy!
I was showing Joseph a paper from Faith's K class. It was the Statue of Liberty and I tried to explain to him what it meant to the Americans. I said "freedom to choose where to live and go to church" He cut in with "China, no"
Now I'm not sure exactly what he meant..."In china we don't have that statue...or In China no freedom"
Just don't know what all he understands or has been told.

Anonymous said...

Lori
We have fallen in love with a child at An Orphan's Wish and are not sure if we are being called to adopt this child or to just intercede for a family for this child. We have 3 teens and 2 are adopted from China. There are MANY hurdles that we will need God to help us with if this is his will. Please pray for this child a family and for God to speak to us clearly if he is calling us to adopt again and if so to make provision for the needs.THANKS SO MUCH!

Karin said...

BEYOND stinkin' cool!!! I hope you can post a pic of it soon so we can see it! So excited for Macy!!

And Lucy...it's so fun to play in the leaves! My kids had a blast in ours..which reminds me that I need to post those pics. :)

Holly said...

NO WAY!! That is so totally cool!!!! And how great for her...such a wonderful confidence booster! I can't wait to see the picture. : )

And sorry, but I'm with Lucy. There's not much better than a great pile of leaves. Or some on the ground to crunch. Maybe I'll box some up for myself for Christmas!

Sally-Girl! said...

now that is stinking cool!!!! Way to go Macy!!!

Diane said...

How totally awesome for Macy! I can't wait to see a picture!!!

Robin said...

Wow, congratulations Macy, what an amazing accomplishment! I'd love to see her piece.

Great Lucy pics too, what fun to have a big pile of leaves to jump in. My kids would be so jealous! (No real fall here so no big piles of leaves.)

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Tesseraemum said...

WOW! Congrats Macy!!!
Can't wait to see it!!

Unknown said...

Yay Macy!!!!! You are a talented girl!

JR said...

Wow! You have an amazing family! So excited for Macy! Love the theme of the poster! She sure is one talented gal!

And as for Lucy....You know how much I ♥ that sweet girl! I could look at pics of her every day - that would be delightful!! She is the cutest lil Lucy bug I know!!

Carla said...

Awesome job, Macy!

Jerry and Christy said...

Macy, that is fantastic! You must be so thrilled. Can't wait to see what the poster looks like.
Christy

Kathy said...

That looks like so much fun!
I would love to have leaves to
play in! I mean for the girls. ;)

That is Awesome!! Congrats Macy!!!
I can't wait to see your poster.

megadog said...

Just got the chills reading the title of her poster. That is really beautiful Can't wait to see the poster.

Patty said...

Yay for Macy!! I know I already told you that......but yay again!! Love the leaf pics too, so cute. And um, where's my TA?! LOL......this is so not helping me be distracted....

Lyn said...

That is too cool! Way to go Macy!

Connie J said...

Super cool! Good job, Macy!

Madeleine said...

What a FANTASTIC post!!

The pictures suer were cute, but then I got to the Macy thing, and wOw!!!!!

That IS pretty stinkin' cool!

Please post a picture!! Let us stand back and admire that girl of yours.

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