Thanksgiving

This year, Robert and I have so much to be thankful for. We are now a family of 4! Who would have thought... When we started the adoption process, we were only requesting one child and now we have two beautiful little girls who are the center of our universe. Their smiles are enough to make you melt and their giggles are made of pure joy. How can you not love that?! I just have to remind myself of that every once in a while when they decide to be "naughty"!

During Thanksgiving, they had a great time meeting all of my family who were all excited to meet them. We also have my family's Hanukkah Gift exchange for the kids. It was the first time they've ever received a gift. Their cousins helped them open their presents. It was so cute!

Leah in her Thanksgiving outfit

Sarah in her Thanksgiving outfit

Our cousins "T" and "B" make us laugh! We love them so much!

My cousin "O" has a cool puppy, but I think I may like this Hanukkah gelt!

One Month

It's hard to believe that we've had our girls for over a month now and the changes in them is unbelievable. We are truly blessed to have them in our lives. They LOVE going to the park by our house and going on the swings - they get so excited when I put the stroller outside because they know it means a great visit to the park is in the works. I think the smiles in these 2 photos of them says it all!

Sarah enjoying her swing!

Leah enjoying her swing!

They are also just happier girls and are constantly on the move (hence the slightly blurry photo), but it still captures their essence. They are toddling away now and will be in full walking mode I expect in the next week to days from now - heaven help me! I can barely keep up with them now...

Sarah on the move!

Leah on the move with lovie in tow...

I'm still working on a working nap schedule and am trying out a new one today. Wish me luck! So far so good!

Bad Mommy!

While in China, I had a horrible time using my iPad. I had lots and lots of wifi issues and VPN issues so nothing ever got posted on this blog. Sorry to all my family and friends who kept checking back and was disappointed.

To make up for it, I am posting some current photos of the twin tigresses (Born in Year of the Tiger). they have certainly blossomed in the past (almost) month since we were handed them in China. They are beautiful, smart and most importantly love their mommy and daddy. They have their moments, but don't we all. I just love to see them slurp noodles (these girls are professionals!) and devour everything they see (food, sights, sounds, music...). We've been trying to do lots of new things and have them exploring their new world. They are loving it!

Without further ado... Our new family of 4.

Robert and I sitting in the White Swan Hotel with our beautiful daughters!

Sarah showing off her toddling/walking skills

Sarah loves her mommy's shoes!

Leah modeling her new hair bow

Leah LOVES Grandma's spaghetti and meat sauce!