15 Months

Mei just had her 15 month doctor visit this week. She weighs 19.5 lbs. and is 29 inches long. She is still a little Peanut. She reminds me of Madi at that age. She is pulling up and cruising. And her favorite thing to push around right now is the bar stools in the kitchen. She has tried to stand up on her own several times lately, but only gets about half way up and then goes back down. So we are really hoping for a walker soon. We can tell she is understanding us all the time now. Tonight we lost her pacifier and after looking for it. I said, "Mei, Where is your Paci?" and she looked around her for a minute and then crawled over to her push/ride toy and opened the hatch and pulled out her paci. So she's definitely understanding what we say. She still doesn't have too many words, but can sign everything we've taught her. She is constantly babbleing to herself, so I know it's coming. Mei is such a joy to us and to everyone around her. We can't imagine our lives without her now.

Randon Pictures

If I can't see you...you can't see me

Swimming Lessons

New Trick

Rainy Day Fun

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.