We all share the same moon no matter where we are in the world!

Dec 28, 2009

CCAA Match


This is the latest update on matches from China.
China Center for Adoption Affairs, (CCAA) Status:
Children matched April 1 - April 3, 2006

The last match date was DEC. 2, 2009,

WE ARE LID 5-16-06

In a far away land God planted a seed and now it grows in our hearts.
Not of our flesh, nor bone, yet miraculously our own.
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Dec 25, 2009

Merry Christmas

HO HO HO Merry Christmas!

Taylor told me last night she was getting up at 1 am....
Thankfully she waited until 8 am and tipped-toed into our room and whispered , "Mommy, I peeked downstairs and I got a pink razor scooter!!"

Santa was good this year! I even received lavender roses from DH. They are my fav and just beautiful (to make up for the late nights shopping wrapping, delivering!)

Dec 22, 2009

Mommy How Does Santa Know...



Tonight we all sat on the couch with our hot cocoa and watched The Polar Express. Taylor loves this movie and we have started a tradition of watching it just before Christmas. We have one of the reindeer's bells too.
Tonight Taylor asked "Mommy, how does Santa know which stocking is mine, yours, and daddy's. What if he puts kitty stuff in my stocking?" "How does Santa know that I have been good after I apologized for doing something bad?".
My favorite, "Mommy you have been a little naughty, but you are just this far from the good list (pinching her thumb and finger together)". Whew! I am glad I am going to make the good list.
Taylor has asked Santa for the new Barbie Diary movie....I better see if he has that available! She has also asked for a pink guitar and a pink razor scooter. Theme...PINK. We got Taylor a beautiful pink pearl set. I made the earrings and bracelet from an extra necklace. It is beautiful and just right for a little girl.
We are spending Christmas eve dinner at the Greslins~Patty, Ron and Michelle,and Ron's sisters and Christmas day lunch with the Caro family~Pam, Tony, Sydney and Miah~and friends. We are looking forward to a nice time with both parties and a little R&R at home together. I always get a little home sick for my family so getting the chance to be around other families together helps. I act like their mom is my mom. It is snowing outside right now and we expect a white Christmas! Just what Kip has asked for this year! I want news from China that we are matched with Kendy. A girl can dream. another tradition with Taylor is creating our gingerbread house. Yummy. Next year maybe I will try and bake one....or not, I just bought one at 75% off. Merry christmas!
Taylor 6 years old
Taylor 3 Years old

Dec 11, 2009

Tay turns 6

What a birthday Taylor has had! I thank my mom for giving us wonderful birthdays growing up. I want to pass on many of these family traditions to Taylor.

Dec 4, 2009

Taylor is Growing Up

Pooh & Tay at 15 months. Her first lovey.

2 Years

3 Years

4 Years

5 Years with Pooh

5.5 Years, So Grown Up

6 Years with Her Friend Pooh

The best 6 years of my life and counting on many more! Taylor you are the light of my life and daddy's. We love you and wish for you a bright future full of love and family and friends. Happy birthday Tayter tot!
SEPT 2008 TO DEC 2009
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41" tall now 43" or 3'7"
36 lbs now 46 lbs
4.5 yrs now 6 yrs

Tae kwon do Yellow Belt






Taylor tested for her Yellow belt today and passed! She had to break a board with an ax kick! Taylor demonstrated all the correct forms and displayed her mature attitude. Of course, she is 6! She takes taekwondo after school as part of the after care program at GVA. She goes one day a week and then about every other Friday evening we go to the studio to practice. I felt so proud of her when she shook the masters hand and just smiled. she gets so shy sometimes and the place was packed when she did her testing. But she did great and really stayed focused. Awesome Tay!

Dec 3, 2009

Adoption Match Update from China CCAA Dec. 2

This is the latest update on matches from China.
China Center for Adoption Affairs, (CCAA) Status:
Children matched March 29 - March 31, 2006

The last match date was Oct. 22, 2009,

WE ARE LID 5-16-06

In a far away land God planted a seed and now it grows in our hearts.
Not of our flesh, nor bone, yet miraculously our own.................