Fall happenings.....

Fall..who doesn't just love it!!! We did our fall festivities last weekend...such a beautiful day!! All is great here..Couldn't be happier. Olivia is doing very well...time has gone by so fast. As for Ally..she is always busy with Soccer, Dance and Basketball..I just don't know how she does it..and still gets straight A's in school..We are blessed..very blessed with our 2 girls!
Enjoy the photos!!

Having some fun.....Enjoy!!

My Dancing Machine....

After our morning shower..Olivia and I decided to turn on the tunes and dance, dance, dance...Here's a little glimpse of Olivia's famous dance moves!!! Enjoy!!

Happy Birthday Olivia...

Ok..I'm a little late...Olivia turned 2 about 2 1/2 weeks ago....On the day of her bday...I took her to Chuckee Cheese with Auntie..then later that evening we had a little cake with Big Sis and Daddy...then the big party...(which I will post soon)...was last weekend..
Enjoy the photos!! Will be posting the actual birthday celebration SOON!!!

Look who's "2" today!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET OLIVIA!!!

I got a NEW camera!! YAY!!!

So..I finally bought a new camera..Now lets see if I can keep up with this blog..I had my niece's wedding this weekend..so my camera is pretty full with those pictures..but I did snap a few to keep you all busy until I can get the rest up..
Hope all is well!!

Happy "2" Birthday Hannah

Happy Birthday to my China "Sista" Friend...
Love ya, Olivia

Water Slide FUN!!!!!

Ok..it all started with our China group reunion party..There was this little cutie named "Gemma"..her mommy was putting her under the water...I was very impressed..Being we have a pool..I needed to start getting Olivia use to the water in the face..she was never very fond of the pool. So after our China reunion..I slowly been putting her under the water and she is doing great..she has been jumping to me and I have been letting her go under more and more each time.

NEXT step...water slides..haha...We went to a picnic/lake area that had 3 water slides. I paid for a one trip ticket down the slide for Olivia. I made Auntie take her first..I was too chicken to do it. I wasn't too sure if she would like it...To my surprise..she LOVED it..she would get out of the water and say.."again, again"..and walk back up the ramp...so I walked back up to the gate..and got her own wrist band for the day..The only down fall...the ramp!! It would take her little legs a very long time to get to the top..So me and Auntie would take turns carrying her up...

It was a great day of fun!! So Gemma...be ready for them water slides..I'll be calling you soon!!

ENJOY!!!

Summer fun with my girls....

Here's a few photos of the summer fun I am having with my girls. I have to do these in order. I have a ton of my China group "gotcha day" reunion pictures. Stay tuned for those!!!I had to get these up first. ENJOY!!!

Happy 1 Year "Gotcha Day"

THEN..........



NOW...


It's been 1 year since Olivia was put into our arms for the first time. This year has gone by so fast!!! Congrats to all my China 138 friends!!!

"Dis is Cool"

We were on our way for ice cream in the car. Olivia puts on her sunglasses...We were saying to her "those are cool"..well after a couple of times..she would call your name..and say"dis is cool"..So we video taped it from our cell phone..First she says "auntie" then she says what..she says "dis is cool". Then she preceded to call everyone's name and say "dis is cool".It was the funniest thing ever.. The sound is a bit low..you will need to turn up your speakers...Wanted to share this with everyone...Just too cute!!!! She will be 22 mos. on Thurs..

Summer Fun...

Happy Memorial Day!!!!

Camera broken...AGAIN!!!

Ok,,my camera is broken...AGAIN....so I leave you with one of my all time favorite photos of my girls when we got home from China in the summer!!! New pictures hopefully soon!!!

Happy Mothers Day Shirl...

Happy Mothers Day to my friend,
Surprise.. I am doing a blog FOR YOU!!
Your first Mothers day with not only one but TWO very beautiful, intelligent, funny and sweet girls. You are one very lucky Mom and your girls also are so lucky to have you.
I, as well, am lucky to have you as my friend. I do not have my mother anymore to turn to in good times and bad.. but since we have become such great friends.. I have found that closeness with you that I had with Mom - and on mothers day.. I want to thank you for all you do for me. You are such a wonderful person with a big heart. I am so glad and lucky to have gotten to know you.
You are so blessed with your girls and they really are so lucky to have you for a mom. Happy Mothers Day my friend.
Love ya bunches! XO
Maria

1 Year ago today....referral day!!!!!!!

Referral pic #1

Referral pic #2

Referral pic #3

And here is my little angel TODAY!!!


I remember the day so well. Being at my friend Maria's house, phone ringing, she yells, it's your agency...I was like "yeah right"..and didn't go to the phone...She starts jumping like a lunatic saying "hurry up" answer the phone..it's your agency..I ran so fast..shaking..couldn't even speak to say Hello!!! The day was finally here!! Happy Referral Day to all the China 138 group!

Few favorite photos.......

Who stole my cell phone and glasses??????

Sliding with Big Sis in Pj's

New outfit...

Say cheeezzzz....

Give me a wink!!

So cute in Mommy's glasses!

Finally...some photos!!

Whoa..I know, I know...you are all falling over with joy...I have some photos..I have met up with my China group a few times and had some awesome playdates. It is so wonderful that we can meet up a couple times a month to keep the girls in touch with each other. Olivia just loves to play with her China Sista's.
Everything is going great. Olivia is doing very well. Spring is here and she loves to be outside. I have to say..so glad the weather is looking good these days. My little Olivia..hmmmmm...let's just say is very busy!! Not crazy, loud, running around busy. She doesn't stay in one place for long or play with toys for long. Just walks around and explores everything..Follows Mommy every where...
As for my Ally...She is busy also. Basketball season is finally over..we had about 3 weeks of break..now it's time for soccer. I don't know how she does it. With all that she has going on..she still keeps those grades up. We are so proud of her. She does awesome with Olivia also..."most of the time"..when Olivia decides to grab her Ipod etc...whoa!! All you hear screeching through the house is "M O M!!!!" heehee...
I hope you enjoy the photos..I will hopefully try to get a little better these days!!! ;-)

Enough of the ice cream sandwich!!!

Hey all...I know I have been sooo bad with my posting lately. My camera is out of order right now. Going to get pictures done today so I can post tonight. I have zillions of photos for you all. I had a few playdates with my travel group..easter and all other photos to share.
Stay tuned...........Hope all is well!!!!!

Yummy...Ice Cream Sandwich!!!!!!

Ok..no I didn't give this to her...the waitress did..So I said..'what the heck'. All the other girls had one, and I guess the waitress didn't want to leave Olivia out..UGH! She enjoyed it sooo much. It was so funny watching her eat this. She has never had anything like this before.
Thank you so much Maria for all the photos. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have 1/2 the pictures that I do!!! THX!

I love you Ally.....

My daughter Ally is amazing..I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you all how special she is to me. She is everything a Mom could ever want.
I just want her to know how very special she is to me. Ally, I love you so much and you are the light of my life!!

Happy Chinese New Year!!!!!!!!!

Playdate with my Buddy Reese!!!

Olivia had a playdate with my friend Darin's little boy Reese. We went to our local skating rink and they open it up during the day to the little ones. The kids had a blast. They take over the whole place. Great time for the little ones to just run and play..and Mom's can get a bit of rest..well...not exactly. haha! Sam and Kathryn, sorry you had to miss...I'm sure we will go again soon!!