Friday, August 26, 2011

Wide Open Spaces

Last minute decision to go camping with the boys and Charlotte. The weather was going to be beautiful and I just couldn't see staying home when we could be having fun in the great outdoors. She did much better than I thought. No running into the river or the campfire. Just pulling things down off the picnic table and pulling on Annabelle's leash. Charlotte even slept like a baby (wait, she is a baby) thru the night in the tent! Two nights was our limit. Connor had a great time as usual hiking with his cousins. Perfect weather!!

2011 Bridge photo








View from tents, beautiful!!!!

Joy !


Campfire...oooohhh


Iron Chef




Annabelle, camping is a bummer

Competing rocks?

Ryan

What? We're out of marshmallows?

Sean, Uncle Jim, Ryan

Hiking!

Cousins rule!


Girl time. Next time, it's a spa!!

Annabelle, c'mon, lets go!

Throwing pebbles in pond is fun!

Fresh air = sleepy



See you next year!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Celebrating

Today we are celebrating six months of seeing and holding Charlotte for the first time. I can't believe how fast six months flew by and she is now 19 months old! She changes everyday. Looking at her playing with Connor last night, laughing and bossing him around, it was so different then that very first day when Charlotte was placed in our arms. Timid and scared. So tiny. She is so loving and has brought our family so much joy. Not that there haven't  been  any challenges. With all toddler behaviors, she is throwing, hitting, throwing, and did I mention hitting. Let me tell you how much a TV remote thrown at you can hurt. My biggest challenge, as with most mothers, is harnessing the energy to keep up with hers. I am not afraid to admit it, I do so love her nap time. But the look on her face when you walk into her room , she just has the biggest smile. We are all so blessed to have her in our family now. Our dreams came true and I hope we can continue to give Yi Xiao Fei , Charlotte Lorraine, a beautiful and happy life. We love you Charlotte!!


Gotcha Day 2/20/2011


First Kiss




Duck Walking, 8/20/11









Friday, August 19, 2011

Exploring













What do you do with two bored kids in the summer? Look for cool rocks!
For you locals, we are at the Bluffs.