The news Mrs. Chips brought back from the orphanage the other day was undeniably good. But, I have to admit, it really brought me down that I wasn't able to get word to Peanut. I miss him so much, so I was really hoping to hear that he was OK. But, Bethany and I went for a girl's night yesterday which is always a good thing. And, I've had a couple of days to let it all sink in. So, with a fresh set of eyes and a reinvigorated spirit, I'm looking forward to what's ahead.

I found this picture of Lake Baikal a while ago. I don't know if the photo is a sunrise or a sunset, but I'm opting to believe the former. I just love this photo... it somehow captures my feelings about adoption in print. It's a new beginning and it just exudes promise. The fact that it's of a lake in Siberia makes it all the more perfect.

I make landscape quilts as a hobby. Basically, I take a photo or other image and reproduce it with tiny little pieces of fabric. I have yet to make a landscape quilt for me. So, I ordered this hand-dyed fabric for the background and I'm going to start my "Sunrise" piece. It's going to be my tribute to Peanut. Hang in there kiddo, our days together will be starting soon.