tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241703682024-03-12T21:22:43.749-04:00Lost and FoundThe journey to me and youLost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.comBlogger384125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-62973480828567359812011-10-07T16:00:00.001-04:002011-10-07T16:00:42.309-04:00Missing FallI vowed to get better with the blog but alas it's been almost 2 months. I miss fall for it's my absolute favorite time of year. The leaves changing, the colors and the crisp air. I love winter too and nothing beats sleeping with the windows wide open while snuggling under the down. I truly hate the heat so living in Florida isn't exactly meshing with my internal temperature gage. The mornings have been cool which is nice but it's still not "home" to me. I am however very excited that the Empress and I are heading to NY for a long weekend in less than a month. We're going to visit mom-mom, our family and friends and hoping for that perfect brisk weather I miss so much. I'm planning to pack light so I can haul my camera gear and snap away at the luscious colors. Til then<br />
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-58535668374686105162011-08-24T17:29:00.001-04:002011-08-24T17:29:24.845-04:00She has MY noseWhen I showed the Empress the following picture taken at today's sonogram, she declared "the baby has my nose". Perhaps a little Chinese fairy snuck in. I told her, baby sure did! A beautiful little button nose. Little Bit is growing and doing great at 19 weeks and weighs 11 ounces with a heart rate of 145. <br />
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-44914534174261968952011-08-19T17:58:00.002-04:002011-08-19T17:58:39.981-04:00Oh Baby!Three and a half years ago I posted about my referral and pending adoption of Emme Li Chao. Three and a half years later I am awaiting the birth of a baby who was definitely a surprise! Just two months after our wedding, one month after our relocation to Florida... I am 18 weeks along and trying to soak it all in. Emme is excited about becoming a big sister and I look forward to seeing her continue to flourish as my first "baby". I know the gender but the man in the house does not. We are a family divided! All I really care is that the baby is healthy. Dressing room photos aren't the most flattering but it's something. Me at 15 weeks while visiting in NYC.<br />
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-9595912894853182282011-04-06T23:43:00.000-04:002011-04-06T23:43:32.205-04:00More PicsI've been sitting with my proofs for a few weeks and soaking them in. A few to share. The map was the groom's cake depicting all our travels together around the US<br />
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-28397947484156977082011-03-05T21:04:00.001-05:002011-04-04T17:15:22.550-04:00Since you asked.....I've had a bunch of people ask about the details of our fabulous day. Now that it's over, I'm thrilled to share the details. If you're local and scouting, I highly recommend most of the vendors who were involved in this day.<br />
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Venue was de Seversky Mansion in Old Westbury (Brookville)<br />
Officiant was Pastor April (www.churchofancientways.com)<br />
Florist, Cristina from Bella Flowers of North Shore in Huntington<br />
Baker, MacCayla Michaels Desserts in Bohemia<br />
Photography/Videographer, Thomas Paul Photography<br />
My gown was from David's Bridal<br />
Custom veil and headpiece from Barrons at Tri-County flea market in Levittown<br />
Bridal party was David's Bridal<br />
Flower Girl dresses, tights and shoes from www.allkidsformal.com<br />
Ring Bearer attire from Sears<br />
Invitations from The American Wedding<br />
Programs done by me<br />
Sign, wedding tree, garter, FG headbands and other stuff Etsy<br />
Glass candle holders from www.cudge.com and Jamali Garden NYC<br />
Day of Coordinator, Exquisite Affairs Productions<br />
DJ, high school friend Phil<br />
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-52103725348760605572011-03-05T16:08:00.000-05:002011-03-05T16:08:08.353-05:00Wedding Continued<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-54405586187493253712011-03-03T22:25:00.003-05:002011-03-05T15:58:18.291-05:00Wedded BlissOne of the best days of my life by far. Low stress and we just enjoyed everything and everyone. It was truly a family centered day. We never intended to have a big wedding but rather a destination wedding for three. When 3 of our parents took seriously ill, later compounded by relocating, our priorities changed. We wanted to celebrate life and love and leave NY in style surrounded by the people we love the most. Planned in just 4 months; every vendor, every guest, every detail was easy and more amazing that I could have imagined. Nearly 100 people came from as far as 3000 miles away to share our day. Pics taken by friends who play such a pivotal role in both our daily lives and this day. The the map cake was a surprise for my husband who is a road travel kind of guy. Every state (14) we've traveled to was marked with a heart, a replica of our house in Florida and all the amazing memories we've shared the past 4 years. More to follow when proofs come in.<br />
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-33300591712667852912011-03-03T22:04:00.002-05:002011-03-03T22:04:26.212-05:00I heart giveawaysI met Crissie on Clickin Moms. She's an amazing sports photographer; you know the one who gets the soccer goal kicker in mid air or the crash of the football players? Yep, that's her. She started an etsy shop and made Emme and her best buds great tees last July 4th. Her business is really growing and she's offering a giveaway. Here's the 411<br />
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We're in the mood for a giveaway and it's going to be a BIG one! Sit down for this one... We're giving away a year's worth of shirts to one lucky friend!</div>
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Custom, personalized shirts by Hang to Dry. Follow this tag, visit us on Facebook, tag your friends and earn credits towards an applique shirt! www.HangtoDry.etsy.com</div>
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For one entry - Post this on your wall: Hang to Dry is giving away a year's worth of custom, personalized children's applique t shirts! Send a friend request today! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002094841298&sk=wall" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002094841298&sk=wall</a></div>
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For one entry - Post about our giveaway on your blog. Please include a link to our Etsy shop: <a href="http://www.HangtoDry.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.HangtoDry.etsy.com</a> and feel free to snag some photos for that use.</div>
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For two entries - Post about our giveaway in a forum. Must be able to provide a screen shot verification if your name is drawn. Please include the link to our Etsy shop: <a href="http://www.HangtoDry.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.HangtoDry.etsy.com</a> and feel free to snag one of our photos for this use.</div>
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Custom, personalized shirts by Hang to Dry. Follow this tag, visit us on Facebook, tag your friends and earn credits towards an applique shirt! www.HangtoDry.etsy.com</div>
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For one entry: Tweet about our giveaway. Be sure to include our website<a href="http://www.HangtoDry.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.HangtoDry.etsy.com</a> .</div>
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For each of these things that you do, please come back to our note here and leave a comment, letting us know what you've done for an entry. For example, post on Facebook, come back and leave a comment. THEN, go post on your blog, come back and leave a comment. EACH COMMENT WILL COUNT AS AN ENTRY. If you post on a forum for two entries, leave two comments. Maximum of 5 entries per person.</div>
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On Sunday at 9pm MST, we will use random.org to choose a winner! No substitutions please. Shirts may be chosen by the winner no more than 6 weeks prior to the holiday. We'll cover shipping! All entries MUST be posted as a comment to this note - no exceptions. We will be counting these and then submitting that number to Random.org to choose the winner. If your comment/entry isn't here, it simply won't be counted. Entries close 3/6/11 at 8pm MST. Each comment will be counted as ONE entry, so please be sure to leave separate comments for each entry. If winning comment cannot be verified, an alternate will be chosen.</div>
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I really delved into self-employment which has many ups and downs. It's been great having more mommy time and exhausting at the same time. I've had to give up the luxury of having weekly breaks from my mom but it's taught me a lot about mothering from both the view of the child and the mother.</div>
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Onto happier news, MP (man person) and I are getting married in 3 weeks. What was originally planned to be a romantic elopement of sorts is now a full-on wedding for 100 in a historical mansion here in NY. It's hard to believe at 40 I will be a first time bride but I couldn't be happier. It's both the end and the beginning of different journeys for us all. The actual wedding planning began as a way of celebrating with our parents; 3 of whom have been ill this year; the latter being MP's parents. All we can hope for is improved health for all of them.</div>
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Shortly after the wedding, we will be leaving NY. This decision far exceeds any fears of marriage. I'm leaving the only "home" I've ever known, my village and my friends who are some of the most amazing people in the world. So in the midst of tulle and bows, petals and candles we are planting our roots in Florida where we are building our dream house.</div>
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Somehow along the way, blogging just got lost in the shuffle but what's a post without some photos. The following were taken by Sarah Cornish from My 4 Hens Photography for our first family shoot in November.</div>
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-46903722900082748272010-09-28T17:30:00.004-04:002010-10-02T01:08:09.038-04:00A Love Story and Jewelry Shopping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I will go back to play catch up later but here's a little story to tell you how I got here. In August my mom was unexpectedly diagnosed with lung cancer. We're not focused on the stage but on the treatment which we hope will work but the reality is, it's not good. In my quest to find a way to let her know there was hope I started thinking of a trinket I might get that would give her a lift . I stumbled upon a jewelry designer's website, placed an order and the rest is history. 2 weeks later my mom hasn't taken off her "while I breathe, I hope" necklace and I am not selling Tina's designs because I believe in them. I only learned today of how that particular motto came to be but it is awe inspiring to say the least. Mom's pendent arrived before it's scheduled delivery just one day before the first round of chemo. It's beautiful, handmade and perfect. It's not cancer specific but inspiring. Whether an ill child, a pending divorce, a chemo patient, your first marathon, etc it will bring hope and inspiration.<br />
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This began a chat with the owner, a former social worker turned jewelry designer. Suffice to say I am now selling her work. Why? Why not? I like things which inspire me, inspire others and are unique. I won't be quitting my day job but I like to stand behind things I believe in and of course if I make a few bucks, even better. I won't torture anyone with requests to come a party and wear your underwear on your head to win a free straw or make you feel pressured to make a purchase but I want to share the excitement and enjoyment. I'll be sending out a FB blast so if you see this twice, lucky you.<br />
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Check out the site and if there is something you like, want to buy, a gift, etc let's talk. I want this to be meaningful so 10% of all sales as a result of this blog post and my FB blast will result in a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I'm passionate about children and St. Jude is one of those places I donate to every year just because. They do a lot for children and their families and this is my way of giving back in spite of how my own family is being affected by this terrible disease.<br />
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If you're interested in a custom design, we can do that too. If you are a group (say adoptive parents or photographers) and want a group custom design, word or quote, that's doable. If you want to personalize an existing piece that's fine too. I was thinking "chosen" would be a great piece for us adoption mamas and our kiddos. The most important thing is if you want to order make sure you use my rep code <b>lisae</b> upon checkout for your own special treat/discount from me to you.<br />
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If you have any questions, email me at <b>mswlisa@aol.com</b> OR call me or ask for my # and I am happy to answer any questions.Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-10240154780381919252010-08-28T09:53:00.003-04:002010-08-28T09:54:23.351-04:00The Day Has Come, Logo Revealed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-26099428521262465262010-08-11T12:34:00.001-04:002010-08-11T21:06:33.960-04:00Photovision DVD'sIf you are interested in photography whatsoever I highly recommend the Photovision DVD's. Every 2 months you'll receive a DVD with live shoots, pullbacks and editing from the pros. Whether portraiture, nature, wildlife, etc there is something for everyone. They're normally $149 but if you use code PVFAN you can get all of 2010 for $39. Use the link below! If you don't love them I will give you back your $39. Actually so will they! I have 2009 and now receiving 2010.<br />
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-52534451097266696962010-08-07T23:06:00.002-04:002010-08-07T23:06:32.802-04:00Play Date!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-15447865027029061252010-07-22T06:09:00.001-04:002010-07-22T06:14:20.624-04:00Bermuda, Bahamas, come on pretty mama<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Maybe it's come on pretty baby but you get the idea. Tons of photos to weed through but if I don't post a few I'm going to get it from my maternal figure. More to come including some catching up.<br />
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com5Bermuda32.321384 -64.7573732.1763205 -64.99082949999999 32.4664475 -64.5239105tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-81936395829315589682010-07-22T06:04:00.000-04:002010-07-22T06:04:50.481-04:00Just for Mom-Mom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lost and Foundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24170368.post-64417253738385993682010-06-20T00:13:00.002-04:002010-06-21T15:49:58.956-04:0040 and Fabulous<br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">40 years ago, my mom was getting ready to welcome me into the world. She's never missed a beat in all that time. I hope I never miss a minute of Emme's. In some families, being raised by a single parent is a hardship and is others a blessing. I know whatever I learned, I learned close to home and can only hope to be as good a parent as she is to me. Turning 40 is my badge of courage. Similar to my Twenty-Ten post, I've accomplished so much these past 10 years that I really am celebrating me and the people who have contributed to my success. Together these strengths and weaknesses brought me to take a leap of faith into the arms of a Chinese baby needing a mommy to love her forever. From bad, comes good and from good comes great. At 40, I am enjoying life as mommy to a feisty four-year old. I don't know all the answers but I know the journey just continues from here</span></h3>
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Cinderella DVD $15<br />
Princess couture $40<br />
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<li><s>Enjoy every possible moment of my 9 night cruise next month</s> </li>
<li><s>Eat ice cream </s></li>
<li><s>Go swimming as often as possible </s></li>
<li><s>Wear sunscreen </s></li>
<li><s>Wear a cool hat or big flower in my hair </s></li>
<li>Find sea glass to add to my small collection </li>
<li>Go fruit picking </li>
<li>Read what's on my Nook </li>
<li><s>Take lots and lots of pictures </s></li>
<li><s>Practice the aforementioned skill </s></li>
<li><s>Have picnics with Emme for dinner </s></li>
<li><s>Spend more time off the computer than on </s></li>
<li><s>Let people take photos of me </s></li>
<li>Go to a farmer's market </li>
<li>Invite friends over for dinner </li>
<li><s>Relax </s></li>
<li>Take bubble baths </li>
<li>Find some great recipes for summer fare </li>
<li>Have many pedicures (nothing uglier than a snaggle-toe) </li>
<li><s>Wear a bathing suit and not give a shit what anyone thinks </s></li>
<li><s>Make a new friend </s></li>
<li><s>Visit an old friend </s></li>
<li><s>Do something extra special and romantic for the man I love </s></li>
<li><s>Look for inner peace </s></li>
<li><s>Spend every possible moment loving my daughter and showing her all the beauty that is the world.</s></li>
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