Zoe, the faithful snowman builder
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I post a picture and just a few words.
Of my four kids, Zoe is probably the most enthusiastic about playing in the snow. Her favorite thing is to build snowmen, and even when we have dry, crumbly snow, she still gives it her best shot.
Fortunately, she got some wetter snow this past week, so she was able to create snowmen with a little less effort.
At the start of this winter, she asked for help in procuring something for eyes, and I realized that avocado peels would work perfectly with a little help from a pair of scissors.
(This one is named Bunsen, probably inspired by the Muppets.)
Thanks to my avocado-eating habits, there's always a peel or two to be found in the compost bucket, so this has turned out to be a pretty handy way to give faces to her snowmen.
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P.S. Would you do me a personal favor? Remember my friend Erin who was selling tshirts to raise money to adopt a little girl from the DRC? Well, due to political issues, she hasn't been able to bring her daughter home for the last year and a half, despite the fact that she's legally adopted. And she's not alone...hundreds of kids are stuck in the DRC.
The families feel certain that President Obama could fix this issue, but they need to bring it to his attention by getting 100,000 signatures on their petition. Would you take two minutes of your day and sign the petition? It's super quick and easy and only your first and last initials are displayed on the petition. They need 100,000 signatures by March 10th in order for this to happen.
Thank you!!
Zoe's snowman is so cute! For what concerns the petition, unfortunately I am from Italy and I suppose that I cannot sign it. However I really hope that your friend can manage to bring her daughter home very soon. 🙂
Yes, I understand you do not have to be American to sign. Thank you!!!
Ah, ok thank you for the information! I am going to check the petition!
I used to read Erin's blog before she went overseas to adopt- I had often wondered what happened to her. This makes me so sad knowing she has a family most likely torn apart due to this. Thanks for the update- will do.
Yes...they aren't able to all be together because of this. But hopefully they can get enough signatures on the petition to get this taken care of.
I have a friend in Zambia in the same situation...the girl is now legally a US Citizen, but they still don't have the paperwork allowing her into the US.
I wish that my nine year old son had a snowman making buddy like Zoe nearby. He loves playing in the snow and making various snow creatures.
I signed the petition. How heartbreaking of a wait it must be...hope that your friend Erin gets to bring her child home soon.
Thank you, thank you!
I signed the petition. It's just so terrible to hear that they can't bring their child home.
Thank you so much!
I follow Erin on instagram and I signed the petition. She should be able to bring her baby home. thanks for the link. Love your snowmen also. 🙂
THANK YOU for posting about this petition! I have a dear friend who finally got to bring her daughter home from the DRC in September. I'm praying for the families who have a child still stuck there.
I signed the petition. I'm going through the process of adopting a child internationally too.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing the petition! And thank you dear FG readers for signing. Our daughter is also stuck in DRC right now.
A) that smile on the snowman is adorable.
B) I'm not American, but I'll see if I can sign. It sounds like a really good cause.
signed!
Signed! Adoption is very near and dear to my heart as my Mom and two of my best friends are adopted. I realize not everyone can adopted but it makes my heart smile for those who do.
Signed! X
Signed the petition the day this post went up. Hope they get enough signatures. That's a heartbreaking situation.