Merry Christmas Everyone!

Just a quick post to say have a magical Christmas! Ellie is loving the tree and all the presents underneath. This will be a full week of fun and family. From our traditional dirty santa bingo game to visiting Fantasy of Lights, I'm looking forward to every moment (except for the part where I go to work).

A big sigh....

This morning I had to go to Eric's school to register and help him choose classes for high school, then right after that I took Ellie to visit the preschool she will be starting on Friday (at least it's only one day a week).

Happy 2nd Birthday Ellie!

We had lots of fun. Family was in town since it was the day after Thanksgiving so we had a pizza party tree trimming day! Mike got Ellie some balloons. She would not let go of them for anything. I finally had to take them away at bedtime. Her cousins helped her open presents and blow out the candles.

Funny Face

Starfish Foster Home

Last month my mom and I sent a care package to the special needs babies at the Starfish Foster Home in Xian, China. Amanda de Lange sent me an email yesterday with pics of several of the babies wearing some of the outfits we sent. I thought it was so nice of her to take the time to do that. Amanda has such a heart for these babies. I would love to go there and volunteer someday. If you look at my blog list on the right you will find a link to her blog.

1 year ago today....

Ellie was placed in our arms crying and so scared. Today she is a happy, joyful little girl. It was an amazing experience and one we will never forget. I am so greatful to China for giving us this blessing of a child.

I found it!

Here he is, my son as Weird Al Yankovic. For about 3 years he was crazy about Weird Al. He owns every cd and movie he ever made. We even saw him in concert once (that was enough)! He wore the sign because he wasn't sure people would recognize him and yes that is chest hair I drew on with my eye liner!