Panda Pal Playgroup

We had playgroup on Saturday & this time we met at the zoo! It was so much fun. The only thing is Lilee was fine when we were waiting to get into the zoo, but once we started in the gates, she FREAKED out....we aren't sure if she thought the animals would just be roaming around or what, but once we got in & she saw a few of the animals & that they couldn't get out, she was okay!


The gang ready to go!


This was the first animal & Lilee thought it was hilarious that the "Rhinosour" was drinking out of the rain puddle


Yes we were that close & Lilee actually thought it was so cool to see the "Raff's" that close


Between the "Raff's & the "Elfunts" it would be a toss up to which was her favorite!
Watching so intently!


What a difference....
Mommy & Lilee 2008


Mommy & Lilee 2006!

What a big girl


Our girl driving already!


Uh Oh, it looks like Lilee started something!
I'm outta here!

Another Wow of a difference (my two VERY favorite people)
Daddy & Lilee 2008

Daddy & Lilee 2006

Scary Gorilla face!


I guess she needed a ride somewhere!


Lilee & two of her Panda pal friends!

The shirt & the end!!!

Mother's Day Weekend

We hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! We did :D Even though the weather was not cooperating! We didn't take our traditional picture in the garden because of the weather, but we will be taking it this Sunday (we will still have on our Church clothes)!

Saturday was Zaiah's birthday party & fun was had by all!



Having a little birthday cookout picnic...inside!



It's time for the birthday boy to open presents!


So, when is my turn to open presents???


Really, all I want to do is help!



Shoot, I think he is on to me



Everyone wants to help!!


The Cake!



Yummy is pretty much all she kept saying, and she doesn't even really like cake!



Our pretty baby who will be three in a month!!

(A little side note)Lilee & Zaiah are only a month apart, since the moment Zaiah saw Lilee & vice versa they had an INSTANT bond, I mean INSTANT it was the wildest thing EVER! We were even video taping their first meeting at 10 months old. Lilee constantly talks to Zaiah on her "cell" phone, in the car, in her bed at naptime & bedtime, when she is in her playroom, it is really very sweet. It is the neatest, most heart warming thing to watch these two together & it is another reason (one of many) that I think that there is a Divine Power working when people are matched with their children!






After all the birthday fun, it was on to Eli's baseball game!




Eli at bat & he got a hit!!! Way to go buddy!



Of course what day at the ballpark would be complete without a few slides!



Hey what for me! (that is a new saying around here)





Whoa! I don't think I will do THAT again!


I'm sticking with the swings!



What day would be complete without a Ring Pop! (Her very first at that, I know...mean Mommy)!

We had such a great weekend, I love this time of year & I love spending time with the family!

Bedtime

Lilee has never really been into soft toys. She loves her FuFu & blanket when she goes to bed, but as far as any other stuffed toys....not so much.

She LOVES hard toys, you know the small plastic ones like the Princess sets from Disney, Super Hero's, Little Pet Shop, etc.... So, imagine our surprise when about 2 months ago, she started requesting different soft toys to go to bed with her. Sure, I didn't mind as long as she still fits in the bed, whatever she wants in there with her is fine by me. Now, I think she is outnumbered in her bed!

Really, do I have to go to bed now?


Okay Mama, but I want to take all of these!


Yipee, she said it's okay guys!


We are ready for bed now!

The visit went great, I have no idea why I worry so much! But, hopefully our homestudy will be complete in a few days & all we have to do is wait for the coveted 171-H!! That is the paperwork from immigr@tion that says we are approved to send our paperwork to ChinA! I just wanted to give you an update!

I had a terrific birthday weekend! My Mom, Dad & nephew came on Thursday to surprise me. Lilee & Zaiah got to spend some one on one time & they had a blast. We had Popsicles that night & they loved them!
This is delicious!

Whoa...this is cold!

Cute aren't we!


I think I have such a wonderful husband! He is very thoughtful & romantic with his gifts, I am very lucky!This is one of our dossier pictures!

On Friday my younger sister & her other two boys & husband came & surprised me! It was a really good weekend. Saturday Chuck took us out to my FAVORITE place to eat a Hibachi restaurant....yummmmmmm! Sarah's boys had never been to one & they LOVED it! All of our babies have mastered eating with chopsticks. Now the adults are a different story! ahahahahaha





My birthday of course has always been special, but now it will always be...the day our adoption became final in China! Our Gotcha day was April 24th & of course my birthday the 25th, Lilee's very first present to me.....a smile and I will never forget it! So, we celebrated for her as well....she LOVES balloons so, she got a balloon & along with my ice cream birthday cake, she got one too!


It was a great 21st birthday day...oops I mean 33rd! :D