Quebec Reunion Group 253

Well it has taken a while but I am finally posting some pictures of our group reunion. We rented a house in Quebec and all travelled to meet again...and what a great time we had!! The pictures speak for themselves!

Are we there yet mama??

Finally together again!

Les Boys catching up!!

Chow time

Fast friends

I know I said I was hungry...but..

Group lunch!

Lacey and Si He, little girls, chillin'

The BIG girls chillin'

Boys BBQing

Les Boys Part Deux

Anyone see my kleenex?

Julia chatting it up with Mike

Fathers Day shirts designed by Moi

Mont Tremblan

The race is on!!

Is this chair too big??

Mum and Si He

The Girls hamming it up!!

Jenna's Dance Show

Jenna has been anxiously awaiting her dance show. She LOVES the stage and loves to perform. She has been practicing since September and today was the big day with 2 numbers and two shows one at 1:30 and again at 6:30. She came home after the second show and almost fell asleep eating her bed lunch!! Here are a couple of pictures. I will add more along with a couple of video clips later in the week. It's hard to believe she is just six years old...ENJOY!!

After the last performance, whew!! We were all smiles and very tired!!

Si He anxious to see Jenna dance!!

Happy Mothers Day

Some days I have to pinch myself to see if I am dreaming. After years of longing to be a mother I finally am the mother of the two most wonderful girls in the world. Even the hardest days are better than my best days before becoming a mother.
And as wonderful a day it is for me I cannot even begin to imagine how difficult this day must be for the birth mothers of my two girls and for Si He's foster mom who had to give their girls up for adoption. Thank you just does not seem to be adequate.

I am also very lucky to have the most wonderful mother in the world who helps guide me on this most wonderful adventure.

Finally a couple of shots showing how we spent part this special day. The girls FINALLY got to really enjoy their Christmas gift!!

Sisterly Love

Hamming it up for the camera

A day at the park

Quick here she comes!!

Driving off into the sunset

Move over Canadian Idol!!!

Si He LOVES to perform. We always have a show every night. Tonight while JJ was at dance class Si He entertained her mum!! Bravo ma ti belle!!!

WOW!!! It's been too long!!

It has been over a month since our last post and what a month it has been! JJ started ski lessons and was a real natural, we went to the Doodle Bops in Moncton, and celebrated Easter!! The girls are growing up WAY to fast and it's hard to believe that it has just been one month since posting. I will let the pictures speak for themselves!

JJ at the ski hill

Si He and Daddy at the ski hill

Beautiful Si He!!

Mum and her girls!!

Easter Morning

I found eggs!!

CHOCOLATE, YUM!!

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