Spring Fever!

What a long, cold winter it's been!
Sunday got up to about 60 so outside we went....of course Monday snowed again so it was just a tease.
Thanks to Hannah and Emily for Katy's new (to her) ride.
Legs are still too short but she had fun just the same.

Katy over the last 16 months. Enjoy!

Pictures from Halloween

Katy went as a puppy for Halloween. We had such fun walking around the neighborhood and seeing all the costumes. Katy was a little afraid when she saw a big group, but I think she had fun.
I also included some pictures from a play date at Perpetual Motion. Don't you just love the pigtails.

Our Annual Boo Bash

We were lucky to be invited to 2 Halloween parties this year. The first was our annual Boo Bash, with our China group. What a great day outside playing, eating, catching up with good friends. The girls all looked so cute in thier costumes. Here are a couple of pictures from that day.

The girls watching Nemo at the end of the day.

Here are our two Tinkerbells

Katy is dressed as a puppy dog. Her favorite animal.

Fall Fun

Sorry for the lack of posts....it's been crazy busy!
Here are a few shots of Katy playing in the leaves.

NEVER FORGET

Please take a moment to remember all those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

God Bless America!

Happy Birthday Katy - 2 Years Old

Today is my baby's 2 year birthday. Wow, did that year fly by.

We had a shared birthday party with her pal Gemma on Monday. Gemma is just 9 days younger, so we thought it would be fun to have 2 birthdays in one.
Here are a few pictures from the big day.

Just a few shots of Katy

Fun with apple sauce.
Katy's new ride.

Walking her baby.

Splashing in her kitchen.

Hamming it up!

Cooling off.

Fun at the Zoo!

July 20, 2008 - Our one year anniversary as a family!
Katy and Brigit landed at Logan one year ago yesterday and started the best year of our lives.
We celebrated by going to the Zoo. Katy loves all animals and had a blast!
Here are some shots of our day.

KATY

GEMMA

JAIDA

Our 1 Year Anniversary!

Today, July 9, 2008 marks one year since our joy entered our lives.

Here's a couple of shots from then and now.

Katy and Mom finally meet - July 9, 2007

Celebrating Mom's Birthday - June 30, 2008

As We Near Our 1 Year Anniversary with Katy

In a couple of days, it will be the one year anniversery of when she was placed in my arms. I found this beautiful poem and wanted to share it with you:

Legacy of an Adopted Child

Author Unknown

Once there were two women who never knew each other

One you do not remember

The other you call Mother

Two different lives shaped to make you one

One became your guiding star, the other became your sun

One gave you life and the second taught you to live it

The first gave you a need for love

The second was there to give it

One gave you a nationality

The other gave you a name

One gave you a talent

The other gave you aim

One gave you emotions

The other calmed your fears

One saw your first sweet smile

The other dried your tears

One sought for you a home that she could not provide

The other prayed for a child and her hope was not denied

And now you ask me through your tears

The age old question unanswered through the years

Heredity or environment which are you a product of?

Neither my darling neither, just two different kinds of Love.

My Birthday Weekend

We just had the best weekend in a long time. My sister and her family flew in from California and stayed with us until today.

We were a little crowded, but we all had fun. We went up to Maine, with my other sister, her family and our crew. The weather wasn't that great, but we had alot of fun just being together.

Also, this was a big birthday for me this monday, as I have turned the big 4-0. Can't believe it. I am still having a hard time saying it. But having my sisters with me made the occasion that more fun. My neice also had her birthday on July 1st so we got to celebrate together.

Here are a few pictures from our fun filled weekend.

Thank you Stephanie, Graham and Gemma for such a wonderful birthday party.

Katy with cousin Lily

Katy with cousin Katelyn

Look at those beautiful faces. I am one lucky Mom and Aunty

Trying out the new swing set that Daddy built.