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We can't believe it...Rylan is 10 and Kael is 7. Where does time go?? Kael spent a day with his Papa and Daddy at Ridemakerz...made his own sweet set of wheels. Rylan and I did pedicures/lunch and a movie...2 ladies of luxury and she's so fun to be with. And then a family gathering at Peter Piper Pizza. They both are such neat kids. Hope this coming year is magical for them both!! |
August 10, 2009
Happy Bday Rylan & Kael
July 03, 2009
Summertime Fun
I'm not really big on video games for kids...much prefer them to read books...but this is one is fun and gentle versus the rockem' sockem'. Take a peek and see what you think :)
(http://www.jumpstart.com/).
(http://www.jumpstart.com/).We are just back from Rocky Point...I will be posting pics from the trip hopefully Friday. Good trip...always relaxing there.
All is good...busy and fun summer for us. Maddie is growing like a week. She can swim across the width of the pool on her own. She's carrying on conversations with words like "actually" and "talent". It's a hoot. She hears and absorbs and applies. LOVE IT! Going to bed at night we hear "have sweet dreams". She's just a loving kid. Tantrums?? Not a one. I'm continuously warned about the age of 3 being tough...haven't seen it yet. She continues to love going to "school" and as always her days with her Poppa are the best. They go into their world of make-believe...going down the river on the couch and seeing hippos, tigers and other assorted animals. Such adventures. She loves being with her Poppa.
Well...more later...hope everyone is having a great summer!
July 01, 2009
A fun find - GIANT FORTUNE COOKIES
It is this time of year I start to plan, look around and buy for Christmas. I find it saves me from the crazies. Well...here's one that's on the list for a few...GIANT FORTUNE COOKIES!! You can order them at Diana Rambles Site... http://www.giant-fortune-cookies.com/. The size is amazing and the variety is marvelous. Just a fun show and tell :)
June 29, 2009
Rocky Point '09
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June 12, 2009
Off to India...
Well...he's off. This is my handsome nephew Colin. He received scholarships to go to India to study for the year. He left a few days ago and after 34 hours of travel landed in Delhi. He's majoring in Cultural Anthopology and is working on being able to speak Hindi fluently. What an adventure this will be. He's already had some spicy, blow-your-face-off-delicious food :) I'm soooo jealous...and PROUD!
June 06, 2009
Nicole's Baby Shower
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I had the fun of throwing a friend's baby shower this past weekend. Nicole will be welcoming her 2nd child o 6/22/09 - unless Hayden Rose-Marie has different plans. George was pretty astounded I had the patience to make a Diaper Cake. The secret...a good bottle of Riesling :)
Maddie had a great time with all 20 adults and 6 kids. Youza!
May 23, 2009
1st Pool Pics of '09
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We've actually been swimming the past couple of weekends. A tad cold 3 weekends ago on May 9th and has progressively warm up! Maddie was timid for the 1st weekend...I'm thinking because of the chill...but has quickly remembered her lessons. We're working on roll dives and freestyle - with her arms out of the water. She kicks like mad and shortly will be able to swim the width of the pool.
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May 13, 2009
Mother's Day & Gotcha Day
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An important anniversary in the lives of adoptive parents - Gotcha Day...the day we first saw, held and began to know our daughter Madison. Every day we love her more, every day we are more inspired by her goodness, every day in awe of her wit and sense of humor and every day is gift. She's grown so much. At present, we are appreciating her gift for gag. Phrases like "that's a good idea", "I'm an Incredible", "When I was a baby in Chbna...", and "I have Super Powers". She LOVES The Incredibles. Is still having fun with Sydney and Emma at school - but now also Julianna and the 2 Logans. Arts and Crafts can be done all day. And...heres the kicker...my daughter who's been in time out twice in her life and has NEVER thrown a temper tantrum CUT HER HAIR!!!! She put herself in time out twice...once at our house after I said "Tell me you didn't cut your hair" and once after she was at her Poppa's...she walked solemnly in and without me saying a word said "I'm sorry Poppa...I cut my hair" and marched herself into her bedroom and put herself in time out again. Below are pictures of "The Hair" (which I've saved as blackmail for the future) and our Mother's Day. Rexaxing Day of swimming, gifts and going to Shane's Rib Shack for a fun meal with Maddie's Poppa. |
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May 06, 2009
5/6/07 - In Hong Kong China
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Off the plane and surprisingly ready to go. We weren't loggy at all. Such a dynamic place Hong Kong - the driving was insane!! The smog prevelant. The greenery lush. The architecture mixed between modern and old/rich and poor. I just remember thinking "one more week until I see her" and wishing my parents were there with us. I also remeber being so thankful to be able to hold my husband's hand and thinking how amazing of a person to whom I'm married.
May 05, 2009
5/5/07 - Off To China
We boarded a plane to Hong Kong 2 years ago. Has it really been 2 years?? San Francisco was like Little China for me. Which little girl would Maddie look like? How would George like China? What kind of Mom would I be? What did I forget? I remeber going throught the documents and counting our money repeatedly. At the airport we did a money exchange in preparation for the taxi in Hong Kong. After such a long wait it was hard to believe it was real. I cried. Poor George...I'm not normally like that.
Smooth flight. They gave us noodles for a snack. For some reason this stood out for me. People on the flight were offered chopsticks or forks. I tried to read but couldn't. I think I was in shock a bit that we were actually on our way. We flew north by Alaska, Russia and down by Korea to Hong Kong. Due to land 5/6/09 at 6:30pm.
The Universe does funny things with scheduling. May is a huge month for my family. Today is also the anniversary date for my sister and brother-in-law. This is a hard day for my sister who's husband died and I think about her and wish her strength every year this day.
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