Almost Gone.

'To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven."

Eccl. 3:1

Romans 1:16

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one who believes, both to Jew first and to Greek."

Romans 1:16

My 'Extreme' Makeover

So I came home the Wednesday night and Aubrey wanted me to visit her in-bedroom beauty solon. Her and the girls had set up all their beauty products on the shelf, made a price list for all the treatments, and were ready for business. I decided on getting a perfume, make-up, and lotion... and the make-over began!

Yes, I know I look like I need help... but what can I say?? It was a long day hauling kids around Iowa City, I was tired, and I had a schnuffy nose.

Lotioning

Perfuming

My very handsome butler-boy serving "Mud Puddles"!

"Are you sure this is my style?!"

"Of course!!"

Sure!! *grin*

Gotta love the toothless grin!

Touching Up

Mwaaa!

Me and my very handy and adorable make-up assistant!

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I love you, Aubrey!

do you know...

...that chocolate chips really aren't for baking?? Their real, but secret mission is to satisfy late night chocolate cravings!!
Good thing for me!

PS. No. This has nothing to do with China but more of that is coming soon!

Der nukl

i wil mis you

luv you

Aubrey

The Best of Bargains!

I love shopping! Malls, secondhand stores, grocery stores! Just about anywhere - well, I have my few places I prefer to stay out of... like Menards.

Yesterday, Mom, Tiffany, Grace, Beth, and I went shopping in Iowa City. I got some of the last things on my 'Packing List' for China:

- Tennis Shoes

- The perfect, pink backpack!!! (At a perfect, God-blessed price!)

- Hairpins/bands

- Snacks!

- Cereal

This morning I started packing some of my goods into my suitcase! Whoo-hoo! Things are falling into place! I am getting very excited, but it seems like these last twelve days are going to craaaawl by.

Oh well, I've got lots to keep me busy til then, working, a wedding to play violin for, the Fourth of July, and lots more fun moments with my family before I leave!

One more thing. You also should know about this really, really cute lime-green, high-heel sandals I bought at Target for a really, really good deal! They are so cute, and comfortable might I add - for being high-heels that is! I probably won't be taking them to China, since the Chinese are built closer to the ground. They might look at a 5'9" woman wearing over 2" heels as rather strange. But they were a such great bargain! Only $4.50, compared to the original price of almost $18! (Now that is sooo Proverbs 31!) :)

PS. I can't wait to experience open-air market shopping in Beijing! Now that will be a shopping experience of a lifetime!