Outside Fun!

Liya recently discovered our trampoline, and she LOVES it! She likes for her brothers to jump around her while she sits in the middle. We call it "popcorning". Being outside helps the kids not feel so sick (most of us have strep throat right now).
It's almost summer, so they'll be more and more posts like this in the near future;)


Popcorning:


Jumping:




Mommy's Little Tattle Tail:

Happy 3rd Birthday, Liya:)

Liya's birthday started off with a trip to the doctor, where she was diagnosed with strep throat and chicken pox:( Poor baby!! She ran a fever on Tuesday and Wednesday, then on Thursday she started breaking out in blisters. She seems to have only a mild case, thank goodness!
We had to cancel her birthday party that would have been tomorrow. But tonight we invited over my parents for some cake and ice cream. Here are a few pics of Liya at her "mini-party":


In the next one she is looking at a picture of her foster family. So sweet!

Settling In:)

Finally getting around to posting since coming home with Miss Liya. The first several days are all a blur, thanks to jet lag. I had no idea jet lag could be so hard to get over!
Life with Liya is wonderful:) She amazes us more each day. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect child for our family. Liya is funny, dramatic, happy, curious and of course beautiful! Her brothers are already wrapped around her little finger. And Daddy is, too;)
She is slowly picking up english. She tries to sing her ABC's already...so cute! Today she actually said "One, two, three, go!", and I about fell over! I don't remember teaching her that one, lol!
She is potty trained, and only very occasionally has an accident. She has never had any nighttime accidents yet. She loves to take a bath with big brother Nathan. She hates to have to get out, lol!
Liya's 3rd birthday is next Friday. Since she is just recently home, we are only having family over for a small, short party. I will post pics for sure;)
In the meantime, enjoy some random pics of Liya, both in China and home!

We Are Home!!

We are home, and adjusting to the jet lag and time change. Jake and RJ are on Florida time (of course, they didn't travel), and the rest of us are on China time. Roger and I are taking shifts with the kids for now, and I am up with Nathan and Miss Liya. I will post more soon (including pics) and I promise I will update Liya's website soon, too! The second week in China just kicked my butt! I was so busy and stressed that I did not have time to post anything to the travel journal on the website.
I shall redeem myself soon. Right now, I'm about to put 2 little sleepy ones to bed:)