The Girl Loves to Read...

unusual things for a three year old, and she usually has an unusual way of doing it.



Because It Snowed..

we had fun in the cold outside!




then enjoyed the warm inside!



A Visit from St. Nicholas

Lila woke and declared "Santa came and he brought his reindeer, I heard them."





Two Years Old



Our precious Tess turned 2 years old today and the day started with a room full of balloons. These sisters share a love of balloons. It was a quiet celebration on a stormy winter day, just tow sisters sharing a cannoli filled cake.There was elation in the opportunity to stick your spoon or fork right in. After all it was her cake and she can eat it anyway she wants, on her birthday. We are beyond blessed that she is celebrating with us. We are head over heels in love with this amazing little girl. She loves water, food, and her family. As I reflect on this it is amazing that what she loves are life's basic needs. She is a rare jewel and a treasure that we are grateful for. In the midst of the little celebration, I secretly celebrated the gift of being your forever mother. Happy Birthday, my Guangzhou Baby.