2 year Gotcha Anniversary

Time goes incredibly fast when it comes to watching our children grow up. Annabel has officially been in our family for two years as of today. And she is growing up before our very eyes. We adore this sweet, strong willed little girl. God has amazing things planned for her life. She is spunky and opinionated and I am sure is going to do something to change the world. :) She loves her family and is the best snuggle bug around. Love you Annabel. You bless our lives.

Our NEW Family Blog site

I started a new blog site for all of our family adventures. From now on I will do most of my posting on that site. You are welcome to stop by and visit at www.heartsfullofpraise.blogspot.com

First snow day of the season

Annabel had such a great time playing with Jacob and Joey in the snow today. She is a bit more timid then Jacob is. She doesn't like to get her face wet and gets a little upset when she falls down. But since it is only the 2nd or 3rd time she has seen snow I would say we are making some great progress. Annabel enjoyed warming up with some hot chocolate after playing out side. I would say she is more of a "cuddle up by the fire with a warm blanket" kind of gal. Just like her mama. haha Fun day!!!

Too Cute!!

She is growing up too quickly!!!!

Halloween

In case you are wondering what Annabel was for Halloween. We think it is "My Little Pony". Or did My Little Pony have a horn on her head? Well, let's just call her a pink Unicorn. A friend gave it to me and I just thought it was the cutest costume. She always looks so pretty in pink.

My little girl is in pre-school

Annabel started preschool a few weeks ago. She qualified for early intervention due to her speech. She absolutely loves it. She waits by the door each day that she is scheduled to go and waits patiently for the bus. When she sees it she screams with excitement. The first day she was so excited to get on the bus but then she realized I wasn't coming with her. I snapped her photo. She kind of has the deer in the head lights look. She did fine though. She has already gone on her first field trip too. She visited a farm and was able to pick out a pumpkin as well as pick fresh apples off of the trees. It is a real blessing that she gets to take a bus to and from school as well. We feel very fortunate. It allows me some very special time alone with Jacob a couple day a week to continue working on our bonding.

One year with Annabel

It has been so special spending our one year anniversary of receiving Annabel here in China. I cannot believe she has been with us for an entire year. Time goes too fast and it has taught us to value each and every day with our children. All to soon they will be grown and gone. My favorite new song is "Cinderella". I am sure it is true for many of you as well. It just reminds me each day is a gift and not to spend too much time worrying about what the future holds but rather to enjoy the day God has given me. We love you precious Annabel. You have blessed our lives more then you will ever comprehend. I thank God every day for you and I am so grateful that your China mama did such a kind act of love by making it possible for us to raise you. Thank you for loving us back unconditionally.