A Million Little Things

 

 

"Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things."

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Take 4 ten year olds girls and one 8 year old girl(little sister to Julia N.).

Add to that a weekend slumber party with their moms,

you end up with the "First Annual Slumberfest 2013."

Maybe it should have been called a gigglefest.

Grace and her Chinese sisters (all born in the Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province area)

and fellow travel group members, love getting together.

We make a priority in our lives to make this happen as often as we can

and hope to do it more frequently this year.

Next to these girls' relationship with each of their parents,

this important relationship is the longest they've had in their 10 years.

One we will continue to cherish and nurture.

 

I was the 'official' photographer of the weekend and here are some
of my favorite images.

The girls loved dancing Gangnam style, playing Minecraft on their ipods,

watching movies and of course eating.

Thank you Michelle for your hospitality and TLC!

 

32/52 - birthday girls

They were nursery mates in their orphanage in China and share the same birthday.

We first met Julia's parents in our pre- travel to China group meetings almost exactly 8 years ago.

During the Summer they see each other frequently and Julia's mom and I make sure it's a priority to 

get these best friends together.

These were taken on their birthday at Julia's house. 

Their personalities compliment each other perfectly...we're so happy that the girls have each other!

29/52 - Lincoln Park Zoo

When I was a single mom with my oldest son Nick, I used to take him

to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, so have many fond memories of that lovely place.

(And it's free by the way).

So when our travel group wanted to meet there on Saturday I was thrilled.

It was hot and muggy but the kids sure didn't seem to notice.

They raced around, played and we did get have some great animal sightings along the way.

The moms chatted and chatted some more.
 Something we do very well! ;)

It was great to be with these people who have become family, and we can't wait till the next time.