HAPPY FOREVER FAMILY DAY SI HE!!!!!

One year ago....And today. What a difference a year makes!!

It's hard to believe a year ago we were preparing to meet our second daughter for the very first time. So much has taken place in our family in such a short time. It has been at times the best year and also, at times a very difficult year for our family. But no matter what has happened Si He is nothing short of a miracle and we thank God for her each and every day. We are also very thankful to Si He's foster mother with whom we have regular contact. She took great care of Si He for 14 months. We are so very lucky to have our little girl. She and Jenna make everyday a special day at our house!! We love you baby!!!

Leaving on a jet plane!!

Twas the night before the babies!

Our baby girl!!

Angel eyes!!

Happy Forever Family Day Jenna!!

Five years ago we saw our precious Jenna for the first time. I watched the video today and it struck me how old she has gotten. Jenna was so tiny just a mere 12lbs at 12 months but very long. When I see those first pictures the look in her eyes brings tears to mine. But it is amazing what a little love can do.... Happy Forever Family Baby we love you!!!!

Our First Family Photo!

A couple of Days later...

Fast Forward Five years January 2009

Daddy Day Care

Well when you leave Dad home in charge of the kids you never know what is going to happen!!! And hey, do you think she loves Barney...She is singing "I Love You" from her favorite purple dino.

Winter Fun!

We spent quite a bit of time outside trying to get Si He used to the winter weather. She really wasn't happy at first but now LOVES the snow and will even ask to go outside to play! Whew! I thought we were going to have to pull up stakes and move to a warmer climate, lol! That would have been more for mamma than anyone else. Here are a few quick snaps.

Oh, come on you expect me to climb this??? You can't be serious!

Hey Si He get up here!!! It's easy

Easy for you to say...SOMEONE HELP ME!!!!

OK,so it's not so bad

Actually it's really fun!!!

Who said I didn't like the Snow?????

I TOLD you it was a lot of fun Si He!!!

Jenna writes her first song!!

Jenna LOVES to sing and perform. She is always making up songs and this is one that I captured on video during her Chinese New Year's concert....Enjoy!!

Happy Chinese New Year!!

We celebrated a little early this year and went out for supper with the Lee's to the local Chinese restaurant, Canton Palace. The owner, Simon was very generous and gave the four kids red envelopes with, as Jenna put it, large paper money in them, WOW mummy!!! We then came back to our house for what else...dessert, yum, yum. Today the girls went upstairs and Jenna decided they needed to celebrate a little more so she dressed them both up again and they came down and put on a concert....PRICELESS!! I have posted a couple of pictures and a short video clip from their "concert".

Si He and Amy

Jenna and Trevor

Wow! don't we look sweet!!

Jenna and Si He, sisterly love!

Miss Jenna

Christmas Photos!!

I never thought it would take this long to post Christmas but here it is....better late than never!!! The gils enjoyed Santa. He brought them a Jeep, JJ received a Leapster 2 handheld game and SS loves her Little People Town!! It took 3 days for JJ to put down the game and now just asks for it on the weekends, whew, I was worried Santa made a REALLY big mistake!! lol

A new Jeep for Christmas!!! (she didn't see the game yet, lol)

Dad and the girls!! (and the game)

WOW!!! I'm getting the hang of this unwrapping thing!!!

SS can you drive while I play (the game)? Hey can you even reach the peddles????

Hmm, I can't reach....maybe Brandi can drive while I put on my makeup!!!

JJ Ice Fishing with Dad, aren't they cute!!!

Sisterly love!! Blankie, a couch and TV what more could they need...( Mom need that is) Dad was working a four 12 hour day stretch, lol!!

Watch me mum!!! I am Evil Kenevil!!!

As Miss S is famous for saying "all done" translated that means enough pictures already!!!