Book review: children's: "I'd choose you"

I'd Choose You is a great book for kids by John Trent.
It tells about a kid who had a bad day and the parent encourages him by giving many instances when she would choose him over his friends to love and comfort and lift up. Very reassuring. Although it is not an adoption book and the parent and child are both grey elephants, it is a good theme for adopted kids, especially if the parent tells the child after the reading "I choose you too!". Great for any kid. Unfortunately it is out of print. We found our second hand.

cute Africa t-shirts for babies and toddlers

This family is selling t-shirts to raise money for Ethiopian orphan support and to help off set their Ethiopian adoption. Visit their site to see the cute shirt. Maybe you want one! :)
http://www.onechosen.org/default.asp
Jill

AAI Adoption Advocates International

I have been meaning to look this agency up again. They work with the orphanage our agency works with, Sele Enat. I have now met several people who have used them and love it. I think their web site has a wealth of information and is very helpful. Click the Ethiopia tab and search away....
shopping from Ethiopia, medical info, books, etc...
http://www.adoptionadvocates.org/about/about_aai.php#

looking for African American dolls

>If you are looking for some African American dolls, here are some good choices. I am a doll lover, so this was a fun thing for me to look up after someone posted a question looking for one. Maybe it will be helpful for others too. It is certainly not an end all be all list, but a good start.

The first ever African American Disney princess. Princess Tiana. You can buy them on Amazon already and the toddler doll is sooo cute. The "Barbie" style doll is great too. Amazon Princess Tiana, Amazon Princess Tiana Toddler.

Walmart has Madame Alexander 18" dolls, they are really cute and they have the African American one, an Asian one and a variety of Caucasian and Hispanic. These dolls have the NEW face. They are not available on line only in stores.

Toys R Us also has a line of Madame Alexander 18: dolls with an African American and Asian one. They do not have the new face.

Doll Market, page with lots of African American dolls, various styles baby to Barbie type, prices from $15 up. Lee Middleton doll for a good price. We have this one and love her.
Alexander on Doll Market. 18" play doll with curly black hair. They also have the NEW face dolls.

>doll at CostCo, friends forever dolls with book like American Girl dolls with book.

> http://www.kaplantoys.com/store/trans/productDetailForm.asp?CatID=2%257C0%257C0&PID=82032&Max=48&Seq=28&Page=3
> This one is a baby doll and is $31.
>
> http://www.blackdollscollector.com/ We have the Lee Middleton doll,
> she is WONDERFUL and worth the cost. We did find a discount,
> occasionally possible on line or in close out stores.
>
> http://www.paradisegalleries.com/product.aspx?guid=2e7712c3-1514-4579-aef1-9ba445ef11f0
> BIG toddler doll $44

> http://www.amazon.com/Gotz-GZ20823-Muffin-13-African-American/dp/B0014IMI0W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1250544521&sr=8-2
> Gotz 13" doll $20

> http://www.amazon.com/Madame-Alexander-Girlz-African-American/dp/B001U5Z8SS/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1250544590&sr=1-19
> $60 Madame Alexander. I think she may be what you are looking for.
> VERY CUTE DOLL. I want one of these!!!!!!! I collect Madam's anyway. She is awesome.

> http://www.amazon.com/Lulu-Kenya-World-Collection-Starter/dp/B000X1ZNI0/ref=sr_1_95?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1250544786&sr=1-95
> stand alone big girl doll. $75 with book, Kenyan. Like American Girl dolls.

> http://www.amazon.com/Madame-Alexander-African-American-Doll-Exclusive/dp/B001NLQGA8/ref=sr_1_153?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1250544922&sr=1-153
> $58 not curly hair...... nice doll though, we have one like her. Costco may have this doll for less. They usually carry one like this, new every year.
>
> Maybe that will help.
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Ok, on another note. I was looking for modest Barbie clothes and came up with a Barbie like doll marketed in Muslim countries. You can buy Fulla and her friends on line. I think she is really pretty. She has indoor clothes which are modern and modest. She has her outdoor clothes which consist of a long jacket like dress and her head scarf.  If she were less expensive I would be tempted to buy one for myself the doll junkie that I am. :)

If you are interested in cloth or rag dolls Pottery Barn has some cute ones.
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Colorado Springs get together

Host:	Peter Hilts
Location:	Fox Run Park, Black Forest CO 2110 Stella Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 US View Map
When:	Sunday, August 23, 4:00PM Add to my Outlook Calendar
Phone:	719-491-1255
In 1998, my wife Tracy and I adopted Worku, Lubaba, and Saada from Ethiopia. Adoption/parenting is a huge blessing for us, and one we love to share and may pursue again. What would all of you think about forming a local partnership for those of us who have an interest in adopting from Ethiopia? We are excited to invite you to the first gathering of friends who support adoption from Ethiopia. If you have adopted Ethiopian children, are hoping to adopt from Ethiopia, or have a heart for the children of Ethiopia, we would love to meet you and share stories. This is a casual picnic with no menu or agenda, other than to meet, let our children meet, and see if we should gather again. We'll fire up a grill at about 5:00 so bring grilling foods if you like. Otherwise, just bring along a picnic dinner to share and some toys and field games to play. We hope to see you there! Peter and Tracy Hilts