4th of July - 2008

I made reference to being a "tree-hugger" and there went

Maddie & Horton - huggin' them all...

Leading up to the old capital

the history of Arizona is inscribed...

A Chinese Cabbage Patch Doll in one of the Antique Stores

One of many Victorian's in the area


Blurry - but you can make out the double rainbow...

We headed up to Prescott for a semi-annual 4th celebration and were rained out :( We spent a bit of time by the original capital of Arizona's mall though and saw a couple of the antique stores we enjoy so much. Maddie took some stunning pictures of Horton. This is her guy...with her now whereever she goes. He was drenched too!! Have to say the rain felt good since we rarely see rain in Phoenix this time of year. So...there for a bit and home to watch the works on TV. Maybe next year!!

On an up-note...we received notice that our court date to adopt Maddie within Arizona/the US is scheduled for 8/13/08. This is the last hurdle - she has her certificate of citizenship, US birth certificate, social security number, her US passport is pending...and finally the readoption will be done!!!

Fun in the Sun

Maddie is a FISH! She jumps easily, at times dives head first, is kicking and using her arms...although lately loves just floating on her stomach. Four days after we brought her home, George's daughter DeeAnn had a get-together at her house...it was the first time Maddie saw a pool. She LOVED it then and continues to be a natural water baby.

I'm working on uploading some video...but being audio/video challenged I haven't been successful so far...but it's coming.

Fun with my High School Friend...

Thank you Kathy for the gifts.

I can't wait to break into the cookbook & Maddie LOVES her "clip".

Kathy & I are old buddies from high school. We fell out of touch over the college years...but have reconnected and I am so glad. I have had the fun of seeing her shocked with getting pregnant round one...all the way to now with 2 absolute cuties. Natalie & Emily both have big blue eyes, rosy cheeks and such awesome and unique personalities. Maddie had a blast with them in the pool and ov er lunch. More playdates to come. Kathy is just a great person to be around...and just like high school I tremendously enjoy her company. Sorry about the dogs Kathy :) And thank you so much for her lovely barette and I'm thrilled with the cookbook...that I know was for Maddie ~ but seriously will be used to sneak vegies in on George. I love the idea of him eating brussel sprouts unknowingly as he munches on a brownie.