New Pink Outfit

One of my good friends gave ER the cutest outfit last fall and it finally fits. So cute. Notice she is practicing her "Nastics" for the next Olympics in the one picture. haha.

1 year ago

One year ago- on September 4th- we received pictures and information about the cutest baby girl from China. We can not believe that she has grown so much and adjusted so well. She really is the joy of our lives. I tried sooooo hard to get her to sit still and hold her referral picture so I could get a good shot. But this one is the best I could do. 21 month olds don't sit still- ever.

Summer over/ Back to school

WE sure had a great summer break. But all good things must end. Sigh!!! I just have not got around to posting much. sorry. We sure have been busy. We went to "lost river cave" with friends, went swimming a lot, went shopping a lot, and just hung out at the house a lot. Great fun. But I'm now back in school- and ER is going to my parents house during the day. She loves her Nannie and Pop and enjoys her days.

Smokey Mountains trip

We took ER to the mountains for a week. She did not like the ride down there but loved the hotel! On the first day we took her to the Aquarium in Gatlinburg. Her eyes took in everything and the shark tunnel scared her. But in the end she liked it I think. She got to ride some of the kiddie rides and did a lot of shopping.

Fun in the Sun!

ER and I have had a great summer. It has been a very busy one but very relaxing and lots of family time. ER went to Bible School, travelled to Smokey Mountaiins, and just hung out in our yard. She is such a joy to Vanous and me. I can't imagine what life was like before she came. It is a distant memory and it has not even been a year. Pictures are of my nephew Nicolas and Er, Friend Bryson and ER at Bible School, and ER washing and playing in her NEW CAR!!!

More pictures of EMMA ROSE

Here are some picts of Mom, Dad, and ER on their hiking trip. And some of our gorgeous smiling angel!!! She was no so crazy about staying in that stroller and refused to smile at the camera. But as soon as she got out- she was back to her happy self. She alternated between riding in stroller, on Mom's hip, and on Dad's shoulders. It was a beautiful day and she was pooped out at bedtime.

Summer Fun

WE are having a great time. School is out for both Mom and Dad and Emma Rose is staying home everyday with us. We went to Land Between the Lakes to go hiking and to the Nature station. ER loved the snakes the best. Groce. She is growing so much lately and starting to say lots of words we now recognize as English. So much fun.