Mountain Vacation

Hi all....we've just returned from a fun-filled trip to the mountains. Since Mike took all of his vacation while in China, we did not think we'd get a family vacation this year. But we decided to go to Blairesville, GA where Mike's boss has an office so he could work from there. It really was a fun time although Mike was working. We stayed in a very nice cabin right on the creek. Which was wonderful for the kids until we spotted a snake. And then Mamma decided Daddy would have to bring them. And then Daddy decided the creek wasn't safe either when he saw two Water Moccosins. But the time spent on the creek was fun.






The other wonderful thing we got to do was visit my grandparents. They have lived in the mountains for almost 30 years. We had a great visit and they loved meeting Mei for the first time.

Tragic Accident

Please pray for Steven Curtis Chapman and his family today. Their youngest daughter was hit by a SUV and died. The real tragic part is that one of their teenage sons hit her. This family is very special to the adoption community and we are all saddened for them.

A Huge Step

Last night we left Mei with a sitter for the first time. She did great!!! Up until recently she has not shown any signs of being ready to do this. But our youngest daughter is growing up and showing signs of feeling secure even when we are gone. And we are so exited for her and for us. Tomorrow night Mike and I are going on a date and leaving her again. We really hope she does well. :)

Mother's Day Weekend

We had a very fun filled weekend. Madi had her recital on Saturday. As you can see she was as aweet as can be. On Sunday we had our Mom's over for a special dinner and I got to take a nap. I LOVE naps. I mean really love naps!! SO my sweet husband watched the kids while I had a wonderful rest. The pic of the four kiddos was taken Mother's Day morning.

Pulling Up

Yes...Mei has finally started to pull up. And she loves it. Just look at how proud she looks. And she has also started taking tiny steps while holding on. So we are making progress.

Rainy Day

Yesterday morning we woke to rain and the kids wanted to try out thier new umbrellas. Mike snapped this picture of the three of them. Charlie and Madi were playing dress up(Charlie is Boba Fett and Madi is a ballerina princess)and Nathan is dressed for his soccer game(BTW he scored two goals!!!!) They were out their for a good while until the rain started coming down hard. Then it was hurry scurry for the house. Mei was inside of course, but was laughing at them through the window. She thinks her big brothers and sister are hilarious. One day I'll put up some video of her just laughing at them. She gets everyone laughing.

Piggies

Madi's hair has finally grown out enough to put it up in pigtails. She has been diligently praying that Jesus would make her hair long again. And it looks like he has heard her sweet request.