Friday Night Fun!

What can I say.......I never said we were a 'Normal' family!

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For those of you wondering.....they are wearing Natalie's brand new training pants, not my undies!!! Ha-Ha!

Rock Star!

I just had to put this on our Blog. Natalie the Rock Star!!!! Watch out Ringo Star! Sorry for the bad video, I shot this using my camera.

Priceless Moments ~

You can't plan for them, you can't set them up, they just happen.

This morning, Jon was getting dress for school, Natalie was lounging in our bed and I was desperately trying to go back to sleep (yeah, right). Natalie bounced up and said "I love Mommy! I love Daddy! Family hug!" With tears in our eyes, we shared a very tender moment. THIS is what it is all about!!!!!! What a great way to start the day!

Where were you 2 years ago!

I can tell where Jon and I were, we were pacing back and forth trying to stay calm. We received an e-mail from our China adoption agency that they were expecting our groups referrals, that they were on route to their office but had gotten LOST! How can a truck get lost?!? Haven't they ever heard of GPS??? Anyway, I digress. The truck finally made it to the agency, now we just had to wait until they got everyone's referral organized and wait for our call!

The Stork Has Arrived! If you have received this email we are pleased to announce that we have received your referral! Congratulations!

We are EXTREMELY busy getting everything prepared to call you (sorting referrals, scanning your pictures, etc!) So, that all of you will get your referral call as soon as possible! We plan to call everyone today!

We appreciate your cooperation and we ask you to refrain from calling or e-mailing us as it slows our processing. We are working as quickly as we can to bring your referral to you! We thank ALL of you for your continued patience and support!

Congratulations and we look forward to calling you soon!


Ours was one of the first calls made (Thank GOD!)

This is a picture of "Our CALL!" Krista from our agency is on the phone with Jon and I, telling us about our DAUGHTER! If you look closely, you can see Natalie's information in her hand.

Jon and I were beyond words! Our daughter was perfect! She was, and still is, the joy of our lives. Here are the first pictures we saw of our sweet, sweet angel.

I'm living with a little old Chinese lady ~

We have always said that Natalie seemed too old for her years and now I am convinced of it! She is possessed by a little old Chinese lady!!! You know the ones I mean....they lurk around adoptive families in China and chastise you for exposing your newest child to the elements without the many layers of clothing they deem appropriate! They cluck their tongues, poke and prod, and shake their heads in disapproval. Well.....I have a pint-sized version living in our home! When Natalie decides that something needs doing (by Mommy), she will not rest until it is done and done to HER satisfaction. She inspects everything I do, watching my every move and if I dare to do something other than what she wants, she will take ahold on my clothing and lead me back to HER task. Only when I have completed what she wants, can I go on to another chore. She 'helps' me with dishes, she oversees my cooking, she even makes sure that I use the potty correctly! I just want to know......is there a Chinese word for "Yenta"?

Here's Natalie showing Grandma how to do dishes the right way......