Addie's visit with Shaoey!

Our friends that we traveled to China with last year, drove here all the way from Louisiana this past weekend, and spent a few days with us. We had so much fun catching up, hanging out, and watching the girls play together. It was unbelievable how well the girls played together....they definitely have a bond with each other. They just left this morning, but we miss them already. Luckily, Addie and I are flying to Florida next week to spend a few days with even more of our China friends, and Charlene and Shaoey will be there, too. It made saying good-bye a little easier. Here are some pictures from our time together...... Checking things out...

Starting to warm up to each other.....

Having a blast together!!

Getting into trouble?!

All Clean! Aren't they sweet?

Saying Bye......but not for long! See you next week, friends!

Happy Halloween!!

Visiting the pumpkin patch: Princess Jasmine:Marie Antoinette and the Scream. Notice Addison is not in this picture? She is terrified of Riley's costume. He left the house before she got up from her nap! Trick or Treat!!! Look at all of Alyssa's candy! Halloween is fun! Nigh Nigh! Can't wait till next Halloween!

Long sleeves?

It has been a strange fall, but we did get a few days last week with long sleeve weather....I had to snap a few pictures of my girl in long sleeves while I could! It feels like I've been waiting a long time to break out the cool weather clothes. I think these are my favorite pictures yet of Addison! She just keeps getting cuter. (of course, I might be a little biased!)

Happy Birthday Addison!!

Addison is TWO!!!! We had such a nice day celebrating Addison's 2nd birthday yesterday. I just can't believe my baby is 2 years old. Last year was such a bittersweet day as we celebrated her birthday, knowing she was waiting for us on the other side of the world. What a difference a year makes. It was such a joy to celebrate this little life and the gift that she is to us, with our family and some of our dearest friends. Addison we are so thankful for your life, and that you are now part of our family. Happy Birthday Sweet girl! May God bless your life, and give you a piece of the joy that you have given to us. We love you!

Funny Girl!!

Here are a few pictures to show you how funny this girl is......we are always laughing around here!

You want to take a nice picture of me outside? Ok, how's this??

Oh, now you want me to sit pretty on the slide? How about this?

I can be goofy no matter what I'm doing... Yes, I can feed myself...... See!! Want to see my belly?

I don't think you got it, let me move a little closer! Just one more picture? Nope, see ya!!

We're Back!!!

In case anyone is still checking (??)!! Our camera broke in July, just before we left for our vacation to Wisconsin, and we finally got it back. So now I am busy trying to make up for lost time and pictures! I can't believe summer is just about over. Alyssa and Riley started back to school last week, and I think Addison is ready to get back into a more normal routine. She continues to amaze us every day with how well she has adjusted, and with how much she continues to change, and learn. Just in the past few weeks, she has started saying more and more words. Her favorite words at the moment are "UP" (meaning pick me up, ALL the time!), and "yeh-yoh" (yellow). Don't be too impressed, she thinks EVERYTHING is yeh-yoh! Here are some pictures so you can see what we have been up to the past few months...... Hanging with Daddy.... Swimming in my pool... Here is Addison watering the flowers on the deck. Can you see how much mud has been splashed up from all the water? And can you see how wet her dress is?! She loves "watering", and helping out daddy! Thanks for my beautiful dress Julie (and Maddie!) Addison's first taste of "ice cream" (sorbet) at our favorite place in Michigan - Oink's! We do feed this girl....really!!

This is my very favorite picture. Addison LOVES Rah Rah (Riley). He is such a good big brother,too! First day of school for Alyssa and Riley...

Pretty girl! (isn't she getting big?)