Friday, January 23, 2009

a little bit of info

Everyone is doing fine here at our house...we won't have any exciting news to write about in a while now that Joseph is with us. A few thoughts and a brief mention of Jay's sister getting married is what this is about. We had our second group of visitations come last night when several Chinese friends (Frank, Julia, Smile, among others) called on us. Our first visitor was Victoria, who came Monday morning, the day after Joseph was born. We're expecting another American friend today and are just enjoying time with the new addition to our family while Jay is on extended vacation due to Chinese Spring Festival (New Year). He won't go back to work until c.a. Feb. 13th, which is another possible blessing from the Lord - that Joseph's timing came during Spring Festival allows us to have nearly a month home adjusting and enjoying our little one.

Jay's sister, Jael, was wed to her best friend Cole on January 17th. I just received a slideshow from their wedding should any of you care to take a gander and you haven't received the link directly.

Cole and Jael Hastings wedding

Joseph was born a day later than Jael and Cole, on the 18th, but due to the time difference between China and the U.S., he was actually born three hours prior to the start of their wedding. Go figure. So, while Joseph was not born on our anniversary, in a way, he will always share the day with Jael and Cole.

May God richly bless the life of my dear sister and her lover and friend.

2 comments:

Byron Winn said...

I don't think I've ever seen such beautiful wedding pictures. Thanks for sharing them! Krisa

Jay and Victoria said...

me too, but I'm very biased there...

Audriana is learning her colors!

Of cooking in China and apple juice

Our group of friends on Sunday, sharing a meal together