Where does the time go....

I just realized we have been home for 5 months today. I can't believe we have only been together for 5 months. It feels like forever.

It has been the best 5 months of my life. Dave and I are completely in love with this little girl. She makes everything happier, more exciting, and funny. I have loved introducing her to new things.

Today it started to snow and we ran to the local store after I picked her up from daycare. When we got out of the car, Katy just looked up at the sky and started to laugh. She held out her hands to feel the snow landing on her hands. It has been a long time since I have seen such excitement and wonder at something so ordinary as a snowstorm.

I have posted some pictures of back 5 months ago, and some new pictures of our Katy now.

Some of her milestones:
-She is walking. Her balance has gotten so good. She loves to walk around and look at everything
-She is saying a few words, such as, Baby, DaDa, Hi, Mama
-She is feeding herself. She can work the spoon and fork very well. Almost all the food makes it to her mouth
-No more bottles. She is a sippy cup girl now
-No more formula. She has not had any for at least a month now. Just water and milk
-We are about a half a pound from turning her car seat around. She weighed in at 19.5 pounds last week.
-She loves her shoes and handbags. She found this little handbag someone gave her and started to put her toys in. She then walked around the house with it. That is a girl after my own heart.
-She is starting to interact with other kids when playing

These are a few of her accomplishments so far.

Dave, Katy and I are gearing up for our first Christmas as a family of three. We will report all of the days events next week.

July 19, 2007







December 2007

First Snowstorm!

Hi everyone.
Here's a few pictures of Katy enjoying her first snowstorm.
Thanks to Linda for the great snowsuit....Katy loves it!

Katy's First Trip to Chuck E Cheese

Today I took Katy to Chuck E Cheese to meet my sister and her kids. We had such a fun time. Katy loved it. I was glad they had some toddler rides, which she rode. I think she was a little overwhelmed at first, but once we found her favorite ride she didn't want to get off.

Here are a few pictures from our day:

Happy Birthday Daddy !!!!!

I wanted to wish my Daddy a big Happy Birthday!!!

You are the most wonderful Daddy and I love you very much.

I am sorry we are all sick with colds on your birthday, but just having us all together makes me feel good. I promise I will "sleep like a baby" tonite so you can get some sleep to.

I love you, and Mommy loves you too.

Love Katy

Katy over the last 4 months!

Here's a slide show of Katy since the beginning of July.
It's truly amazing how far she's come in such a short period.
We hope you enjoy!

Click the X to minimize the U2 video.

Katy's First Halloween

Here's a few shots of the ladybug.
We took a stroll through the neighborhood and had a great time.
No candy for Katy though!

Rollin' around on the floor



Let Me Out Dad!

Playing in the leaves.

Reading one of her favorite books.

And starting to feed herself!


Katy's just days away from walking!!
She made it across the kitchen tonight without plopping on her butt.
Each day she's getting further and further.
We are scared!

WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!

Thank You Red Sox for another Championship!
Good Times never seemed so Good!

GO SOX!

Good Luck Red Sox!
Goin' for the sweep!!

GO SOX!

Look at Katy's face, already a true Sox Fan.....nervous excitement!
Good Luck in the World Series to the Red Sox.
The WORLD SERIES!!!!!.....again!! Times couldn't be better!

Katy Update.....finally

Hi all,
Sorry for the lack of posts. We've all been crazy busy.
Today marks 3 months since Katy came home!! Time is flying by.
Katy's doing great! Crawling around like a mad woman and very, very close to walking.
She started feeding herself with a spoon the other night.
Most of the time she's putting the wrong end in her mouth but she's got the right idea. It's pretty funny, and if you try to take the spoon out of her hand she freaks out. Anyways, here are a few pictures from the last few weeks. We hope you enjoy them.

GO SOX!!!!

Happy Birthday to cousin Brennan!

Hamming it up again!

Having a blast on Gemma's new swingset.

Katy and Gemma at Gemma' Christening.
Congrats Gemma!

I'm going to be walking any day now!

Katy with Uncle Brian

GO SOX!

Congratulations Red Sox on winning the American League East AND finishing with the best record in all of baseball. It's now time to Kick some Angel butt!

My Most Favorite Gift...

Dave's cousin is a photographer. She took pictures of Katy and is going to give us a set of the photos for a gift. She made these two collages of Katy and sent them to me. As you can see I am having a hard time picking them.

Can't Believe It's Been Over Two Months.....

We have been home over two months and I can't believe how much life has changed. Katy is so much fun, and is learning something new everyday. Some of her accomplishments:

* She is crawling all over the place. No more belly crawls, actual crawling
* She is pulling herself up on everything. She is definitly getting ready to walk
* She waves at everyone and even says "Hi"
* She is down to 2 bottles a day, from the 5 she would have when we were in China
* She is eating babyfood, and some "real" food

I can't wait to see what the next few months are going to bring. I also can't wait to see her in her Halloween costume.

Here are a few pictures in her ballerina dress from her Aunty Cori.

Happy Birthday Gemma !!!!

I want to wish my China Sister a big Happy Birthday.

I can't wait to come over and have dinner and eat more delicious cake.

Love, Katy

Katy over the last week

Here's a few shots taken over the last week or so.
She is now pulling herself up and standing......with the help of what she's holding on to.
Every day brings something new. It's amazing how she's developing!


Brandy keeping watch over her little sister.

Hanging out in the back yard.



Dad told me never to brag about the Sox but this AL East race is getting boring.

GO SOX!

Happy Birthday Katy!

Thanks to everyone for celebrating Katy's first Birthday with us and for all the wonderful gifts! Katy had a great time with all of her cousins and friends.
A little too much cake however as the sugar rush made for a rough night's sleep.
Here are some pictures of the Big Day!

Mom's masterpiece......soon to be destroyed.

Katy and G.G. (Great Grandmother) 88 years difference!

Gearing up for the cake.

Proud Mom and Dad.

Let the fun begin!







Yes....I know.....I'm a slob!