Love Is In The Air

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After A Long Day!

Hey, let's just pray and take a nap, okay?

Visit With Jack

We visited Jack since we were out and about after lunch with family. We arrived and of course had to take photos of Jack and Gabby together. Jack is really catching up to Gabby! He was only born on Dec 1, 2007! Wow, what a big boy! We think he's really cute. Gabby loves him so much and so do we! Blessings, Hayley

Gabby Meets Grandma Gin & Celebrates Feb Birthday Girls

February for the Friedman family is filled with birthdays! Avery first, then Gabby and then Auntie Kim! Grandma Gin drove to Kim's house and rode with her to meet us at the Elephant Bar Resturant. This was the first time for Gabby to meet Grandma Gin. We celebrated the birthdays with a nice lunch and Hannah even came alongas it was minimum day! So, ALL the Friedman Girls were there! Enjoy the pictures and Happy Birthday to Avery, Gabby and Auntie Kim.(Kevin and Hayley both have sisters named Kim!-this is Daddy's sister) Blessings, Hayley

More From The Grandparents

First Trip to Grandmother and Grandpa Chuck's House

We left Saturday morning after Gabby and Hannah's big day and evening events and met up with Grandmother and Grandpa Chuck in Mariposa for lunch. The Red Fox was closed due to family emergency and so we went to Castillo's Mexican food. It was nice. We then traveled further up the hill toward Yosemite's South Gate where the little area of Bass Lake Ca is and where my parents have built their retirement house. (retired, hahaha Dad's still working!) Anyhow, we spent time conding and visiting. I prepared my tax receipts and Kevin beat my dad at Chess ( a few times I might add!) Grandmother was anxious to get her tree down from Christmas! lol We were staying through Monday morning so Kevin helped him take it down on Sunday after Church and lunch in Fresno. yes, we went to Church in Fresno, at Redeemer, the Church I was baptized at as a baby! Gabby wanted to talk really loud in Church so we went to Sunday School with Auntie Bene! WE taked to the kids about God's family and baptisim! IT was cool, the text and lesson was on being adopted into GOd's family through baptism! Then we went to Fresno Breakfast House a Christian run resturant! They even give you scripture verses on the way out if you would like one!!! Really cool. We were a party of 17 and they gave us our own room! Uncle Wayne, Auntie Bene, Cousin Tracy and her boyfriend Dave all got to meet Gabby. This was their first time. After we all sang happy birthday and Gabby had her very own strawberry shortcake with whip cream. (She was a bit concerned when everyone all of a sudden stopped talking looked at her and began singing. She even cried for us too!) Back into my arms though and she was fine and ate her dessert (well, a little bit of it!) We had good travels over and back and made it to the Tax appointment only 15 minutes late, which was perfect as her prior client went 15 over! Blessings to you all and thanks for checking in with us!-Hayley

Butterfly Kisses

Hannah and Her Daddy

Gabby Turned One on Feb 15th!

Feb 15th was a big day at our house. It was the day Gabby was born and so we celebrated her one year of life on earth as we praised God she was home with us her forever family to celebrate! This day was also a busy one as I put together the corsages (157 to be exact) with a Beth, Jeannie and Jen and what I had thought would take a few hours lasted until 5pm! Then it was off to drop them off for the BIG FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE for Hannah and Kevin at Hannah's school. Wow! It was wonderful, "An Enchanted Evening Under The Sea" A good time was had by all, from what I have heard! Gabby and Hannah had their Daddy cook them a special dinner and we all had a wonderful candle lit dinner together to celebrate. Sense the store was out of cupcakes, we bought Hostess Cupcakes and guess what, Gabby loved them!!! I am so truly blessed to have such wonderful daughters and a very loving and giving husband who loves and serves the Lord! God has provided my heart comfort and my soul peace and He taught me how to entrust my children, all of them to Him! This is what brings peace. My three sons, Charlie, Christian and Chase are in the grips of our Lord and Savior and He promised to never loose one of His! Praise be to God for His Word is Supreme! Love to you all and enjoy the photos! blessings, Hayley

Gabby Says MaMa!

Gabby said mama the past two days but tonight she said it when asked and she knows who it is so her first American word is, MaMa, that is also Mandrin for mother! So she speaks two languages! WE love her so! She also says, locka locka locka, not sure why. We think maybe it is because everyone in China told her she was , "lucky, lucky, lucky" Well, maybe, either way we know it's not luck it is God's blessings and favor He has poured upon her and our family and we rejoice! Blessings, Hayley

Gabby Loves Mealtime

Gabby's Friends visit

Mom works out with Candace on Tuesday and Thursday and I get to play with my friends, Tatum and Peyton. We go for a walk when they are done, it is a lot of fun. I have my friends watch Ni Hao Kai Lan on Nick Jr with me. They are learning a few Mandarin words. Today is Valentine's Day. Tatum and Peyton had their new outfits on from Candace's mommy but I didn't have my outfit on yet. I was still in my PJ's. I get dressed after they leave and before my morning snack! I got to pick up my sister today from school and met a few more ladies. They think I am really neat! I will have mom post pictures of me and my sister and the dogs later. That's all for now!-Miss Gabby (with the help of mommy)

Our Anniversary

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Chinese Zodiac Signs Follow the Lunar Calendar

Chinese Zodiac Signs
There are 12 animal zodiac signs which originated from China but is widely used in Korea, Japan, Vietnam and many other Asian countries.
The zodiac signs follow the lunar calendar. This means that you could belong to the zodiac sign for the previous birth year, if your birthday is in January or February. We provided the new year's date so you can find your sign accurately.
ZODIAC SIGNS
BIRTH DATES
CHARACTERISTICS
RAT


FROM
THROUGH
Feb.10, 1948
Jan.29, 1949
Jan.28, 1960
Feb.15, 1961
Feb.15, 1972
Feb.3, 1973
Feb. 2, 1984
Feb.19, 1985
Feb.19, 1996
Feb.6, 1997
Rats are ambitious, yet honest, sociable, intelligent, charismatic and thrifty. Most compatible with Dragons and Monkeys. Least compatible with Horses.

OX

FROM
THROUGH
Jan. 29, 1949
Feb. 17, 1950
Feb. 15, 1961
Feb. 5, 1962
Feb. 3, 1973
Jan. 23, 1974
Feb. 20, 1985
Feb. 9, 1986
Feb. 7, 1997
Jan. 8, 1998
Oxen are known for their integrity, steadfastness, dependability, diligence, stubborness and eloquence. Most compatible with Snake or Rooster. Least compatible with Sheep.
TIGER

FROM
THROUGH
Feb. 17, 1950
Feb. 5, 1951
Feb. 5, 1962
Jan. 25, 1963
Jan. 23, 1974
Feb. 10, 1975
Feb. 9, 1986
Jan. 28, 1987
Jan. 28, 1998
Feb. 15, 1999
Tigers are enthusiastic, brave, magnetic, candid, warm, sensitive, sincere and impetuous. Most compatible with Horse and Dog. Least compatible with Monkey.
RABBIT

FROM
THROUGH
Feb. 6, 1951
Jan. 26, 1952
Jan. 25, 1963
Feb. 12, 1964
Feb. 11, 1975
Jan. 31, 1976
Jan. 29, 1987
Feb. 17, 1988
Feb. 16, 1999
Feb. 5, 2000
Rabbits are the luckiest of all signs. They are also talented, articulate, shy, quiet yet ambitious. Most compatible with Sheep and Pig. Least compatible with Rooster.
DRAGON

FROM
THROUGH
Jan. 27, 1952
Feb. 13, 1953
Feb 13, 1964
Feb. 1, 1965
Jan. 31, 1976
Feb. 17, 1977
Feb. 17, 1988
Feb. 5, 1989
Feb. 5, 2000
Jan . 23, 2001
Dragons are strong, imaginative, passionate, complex, sentimental and flamboyant. Most compatible with Monkey and Rat. Least compatible with Dog.
SNAKE

FROM
THROUGH
Feb. 14, 1953
Feb. 2, 1954
Feb. 2, 1965
Jan. 20, 1966
Feb. 18, 1977
Feb. 6, 1978
Feb. 6, 1989
Jan. 26, 1990
Jan. 24, 2001
Feb. 11, 2002
Snakes are wise, attractive, smart intuitive, high tempered and extravagant. Most compatible with Rooster and Ox. Least compatible with Pig.
HORSE

FROM
THROUGH
Feb. 3, 1954
Jan. 23, 1955
Jan 21., 1966
Feb. 8, 1967
Feb. 7, 1978
Jan. 28, 1979
Jan. 27, 1990
Feb. 15, 1991
Feb. 12, 2002
Feb. 1, 2003
Horses are attractive, popular, competitive, charismatic, impatient, cheerful and talented. Most compatible with Tiger and Dog. Least compatible with Rat.
SHEEP

FROM
THROUGH
Jan. 24, 1955
Feb. 11, 1956
Feb. 9, 1967
Jan. 29, 1968
Jan. 28, 1979
Feb. 15, 1980
Feb. 15, 1991
Feb. 3, 1992
Feb. 1, 2003
Jan . 21, 2004
Sheeps are affectionate, creative, elegant, timid, trusting, sensitive and perservering. Most compatible with Pig and Rabbit. Least compatible with Ox.
MONKEY

FROM
THROUGH
Feb. 12, 1956
Jan. 30, 1957
Jan. 30, 1968
Feb. 16, 1969
Feb. 16, 1980
Feb. 4, 1981
Feb. 4, 1992
Jan. 22, 1993
Jan. 22, 2004
Feb. 8, 2005
Monkeys are intelligent, humorous, witty, inventive and mischievous. Most compatible with Dragon and Rat. Least compatible with Tiger.
ROOSTER

FROM
THROUGH
Jan. 31, 1957
Feb. 17, 1958
Feb. 17, 1969
Feb.5, 1970
Feb. 5, 1981
Jan. 24, 1982
Jan. 23, 1993
Feb. 9, 1994
Feb. 9, 2005
Jan . 29, 2006
Roosters are proud, determined, selfish, enthusiastic, candid and eccentric. Most compatible with Snake and Ox. Least compatible with Rabbit.
DOG


FROM
THROUGH
Feb. 18, 1958
Feb. 7, 1959
Feb. 6, 1970
Jan. 26, 1971
Jan. 25, 1982
Feb. 13, 1983
Feb. 10, 1994
Jan. 30, 1995
Jan. 29, 2006
Feb. 17, 2007
Dogs are loyal, trustworthy, honest, generous, intelligent, and dependable. Most compatible with Horse and Tiger. Least compatible with Dragon.
PIG

FROM
THROUGH
Feb. 8, 1959
Jan. 27, 1960
Jan. 27, 1971
Feb. 14, 1972
Feb. 13, 1983
Feb. 1, 1984
Jan. 31, 1995
Feb. 19, 1996
Feb. 18, 2007
Feb. 6, 2008
Pigs are noble, hardworking, caring, honest, gallant and stubborn. Most compatible with Rabbit and Sheep. Least compatible with Snake.

School Dayz!

Happy New Year CRES students! Thanks to Mrs Reinke and Mrs Boyle for letting us visit today to share with Hannah's fifth grade class about Chinese New Year! We hope you enjoy your red envelopes and your new Chinese Writings!

blessings,

Hayley

Chinese New Year!

Today we celebrated Chinese New Year! Gabby got all dressed up for her photo shoot! Today was going to be a big day! Today she was part of Hannah's class as she came in to share (with her mommie of course) all about Chinese New Year! The kids got to meet Gabby for the first time! She fell asleep onher way to the school, only five minutes down the street and then stayed fast asleep while I presented some info on our trip to China, Chinese New Year, the weather in China now, and how things change over time but some things remain, and for the Chinese celebrating Chinese New Year is a long standing tradition. It is there most important holiday of all. The focus is celebrating with family and friends for hope in the new year for peace and happiness for one another. We passed out red envelopes for each child and in their envelope was a bookmark with the "Invisiable Red Thread" message on it! Enjoy the photos! blessings, Hayley

Miss Gabby Kicking It!

Gabby loves her big sister Hannah. Hannah did a presentation of her China trip to meet her sister and bring her home at school today. She said she thinks she did a good job anad they asked a lot of questions!

Everyone is adjusting to our new family size. No problems here, everyone has a place nest to mom!

Gabby is getting stronger everyday. She is still practicing sitting up and trying to crawl. She likes to put weight on her legs now, and this is a big step for her!!!

Today, we visited Tori and Bryan at their house. Tori is really good at editing papers and we needed some help. WE also went to TOys R Us to get a new baby rocker and play mat. WE came home and daddy put the rocker together. WE put Gabby in it to see if she liked it adn she smiled and then closed her eyes and went to sleep! I think she loves it! I know I do, as my wrists are needed a bit of a rest!