It's been a long time...

Since I posted! Funny how time seems to fly when a two year old is in the picture. We've been busy-vacationing, potty training-singing and dancing. These pictures are from a family cruise we went on in July-fun was had by all.

Spring Break

Last week we went on Lily's first cruise for Spring break. It was so much fun-everything was new and exciting for Lily. As is the norm on cruises: she ate-A Lot!

She enjoyed the sun!
The decks were her playground
She wore the proper maritime attire
and even dressed up for Captain's Night
I was worried that it'd be too much for her, but she was wonderful. We can't wait for our next cruise!

On February 4th we celebrated one year of being home from China with Lily. So much has changed in one year. Miss Lily is a happy, spirited, sweet (loves to give random kisses) little girl who has adjusted beautifully into our family. She's grown so much she's hardly recognizable. We too are very different than we were a year ago-for one thing sleep is a precious commodity!

We decided to spend the day at Downtown Disney. She had such a great time that we are making plans to celebrate her second birthday in the Magic Kingdom.

Looking forward to this next year!

365 days ago....

You were handed to me in a hotel conference room. I was scared, nervous, and anxious-the same feelings I had when I was delivering your brother and sister. How incredible that you came into our lives! What did we do to be so blessed? You've added joy, richness, and love to our family each and every day. I look forward to the many years of being your Mom.
I love you Lily!

Happy New Year!

This is my Christmas dress-I sure was a cute candy cane....

My cousin M is my favorite friend ;-)
As soon as my mom learns how to use blogger she'll be a able to put the pictures in chronological order! This was my first Christmas morning! So many toys...
My favorite toy-a play kitchen. I think my mom is hoping I like to cook.

A Year Ago...

I saw your face for the first time and fell in love.
What a difference a year makes! I love you even more today. You are all mine (We won't tell Dad about this-he thinks you are all his ;-).

November!

Love my antennas

Mom was squatting so she squatted....

I love to play the piano-and am quite good actually....

This is my rendition of Mozart's 40th

As close to a smile as I could capture-you can't see her dimples here

Hard to believe that we are very quickly approaching our referral one year anniversary. Really does seem like yesterday that I saw Lily's face for the very first time! I've included some of the latest pics of our little dynamo-as usual-they are blurry or she's looking away. The moment she sees the camera she's all over the place or imitating my stance so it's hard to get a good pic. Maybe I need a new camera? Hmm going to look into this....

Enjoy our Halloween/November pictures.

xoxo