Look Who's TWO!

Happy Birthday RubyJane! On your first birthday we were only able to send you special wishes from afar. Today we joyously celebrated your second birthday with you home in our family. How blessed we are to have you as our precious daughter and littlest sister!!

Relaxing after a day of running everywhere at full speed -- turning TWO is hard work!

By the third present, she was a pro at tearing off the wrapping paper.

Mmmmmm

Ruby is a very picky eater but obviously CAKE is on her OK foods list.

Six Months Ago Today

Six months ago today, in the civil affairs bureau in Guangzhou, China, a tiny little baby girl was placed in my arms. She cried, she pushed me away, she kicked her wobbly little legs, and then she shut down. She didn't make another sound for two whole days. And her eyes held such sadness. It simply broke my heart.

Today that sadness is long gone and in its place is a whole lotta mischievousness! RubyJane is a happy, independant, determined, and loving little girl who has grabbed life by the horns and isn't going to let go. Our family definitely revolves around her and she knows it!! I can't wait to see what the next six months has in store for us.

Happy Birthday Ellie!

Today our Ellie turned SEVEN. How on earth did our little girl get to be seven years old so fast? To celebrate her special day she got to choose her favorite meals for lunch and dinner. We then had a little family party with presents and cake after dinner.

Ellie's is the first birthday in the "birthday week" for our family. Ruby and Maddie will each have a birthday in the next week. A big party for all the birthday girls with their friends will take place this coming weekend. Of course all the girls are really looking forward to it and pretty much talk about nothing else.

Thank you Yaya and Grandpa Rick

for the surprise balloon and presents left on our front porch!

Seven Years Old!


Opening presents

Making a wish

Blowing out the candles.

May all your wishes come true sweet Ellie!