Home Coming and Hong Kong Guide

Over the last few weeks Nick has had his Home Coming followed by a reception we attended welcoming our guide from China here to the states. There were over 200 hundred who attended all eager to say hello to a woman who was amazing and made our time in China wonderful. Have some photos of Nick and Lily before the Home Coming and then some at the reception of Lily and her friends Olivia and Maimie. It was so nice to see everyone again, it was a fun evening but wow did Lily wear me out. She had 2 naps that day and was full of it!!!! She would just go up to anyone, climb up on a chair and enjoy whatever snacks they may be having, girl is not shy. LOL Again, we have just been so busy lately, and preparing for the BIG 2 yr birthday party here in a few weeks. :) Hope everyone is having a wonderful Fall!!!!!

We Slept in our Bed!!!

So, we have had 2 nights in a row of Lily sleeping in her crib ALL night!!!! We spent about an hour the other night playing in her room, she has always liked being in there just not sleeping in there. That night she fell asleep in our bed and Jeff moved her in her bed around 10:00pm and she slept until 6:30!!! You would think that meant a good night sleep, but I think I got up and checked on her at least 4 times. LOL Anyway the following night she actually fell asleep in her bed, so we are making great progress :)

We also went to Fox Ridge State Park on Sunday, the weather was great and Lily had a great time playing outside, hopefully this will not be one of the State Parks closing on November 1.

Jeff and I also had our first date night since coming on with Lily which was almost 14 months ago!!! We went with a group from church to see the new movie called "Fireproof". Our town of 20,000 was originally not going to show the movie because they didn't not think there would be much interest but after several phone calls I am thrilled to say that ALL showings SOLD out. If you have a chance to see it please go, it was a wonderful movie on relationships and how God can bring any relationship closer together.

Busy!!

Well we have been pretty busy with soccer games these last two weeks, Nick scored 3 goals in the game the other night for a hat trick!!! Let's just say he was very excited. Just a few pictures from this last week, Lily's new thing is just pull her pants down. She will be outside playing when all of a sudden you look over and she has her pants down, she finds it very funny. We also started some speech classes last week for Lily, first session she says 5 new words!!!! I will do the same thing with her as the speech therapist and she just stares at me, then for the lady, who Lily really likes just tries every work she asked her to say???!!! I think once we can can the pacifier gone,she will be talking none stop. Have a great weekend :)

Labor Day Weekend

We didn't do a whole lot over the weekend. It was nice to just stay home and relax. Nick had three soccer games Friday and Saturday. He did really well on Friday, he scored two goals and got his picture on the front page of the local newspaper. He thought that was pretty cool. Today (tues) I had the day off from work and took Lily to a nearby state park and went for a bike ride. She loves to be outside and is so curious about everything around her. It is fun to stand back and just watch her.

Dress and Reunion

Deleea has started a wonderful site called One Child at a Time the link is located over on my sidebar that has wonderful items up for auction with all the money going to help Star Fish/surgery fund. I have been bidding for a while and finally won this wonderful dress by www.http://redthreadstitches.blogspot.com. Lily wore it on Sunday and although it's a little big she looked adorable and will wear it again next year I amsure, and isn't it beautiful!!!! Thank you Robin we got several wonderful comments on the dress Sunday, Robin is sewing to help bring her daughter Mia Hope home from China.

Last month we also had a family reunion, 2yrs ago while attending we found that a relative had 2 daughters from China. It was was so nice for the girls to finally meet. The oldest Hannah is learning to sew and made Lily an adorable hat and was also working on a blanket for friends expecting, amazing little girl.

Pay It Forward

A while back the blog world was Paying It Forward, I got in a little late and recently received a wonderful gift from Sindy@ http://lifewithallisonandsassie.blogpspot.com Thank you Sindy what a thoughtful and wonderful gift.

I am now wanting to forward a gift onto the first person who replies, Steven Curtis Chapman's cd "Cinderella" Hope you enjoy it as much as I have:)

Let the Olympics Begin!!!!!

I have always loved the Olympics and am so excited they are being held in China!!!! That special bond you feel to your daughters birth place makes it even a little more exciting this time. Some of my favorite events would be gymnastics, diving and swimming, I can't wait to see the opening ceromonies. Here is a sneak peak of some photos I found on line, enjoy!!!!