Happy Thanksgiving & First Snow

Darryl took us to a posh place for our Thanksgiving meal!  The food was really good and the views were spectacular on the marina.  We do live in such a beautiful place even when overcast.  It really helped make the day special since we live away from our families.  Thanks sweetie we had a great time.

Liliah's first attempt at buttering her own bread

Success and so proud of her self! We are quite spoiled as Liliah is very easy to take out to dinner as she behaves so well

We had our first snow since Liliah has been home from China on Monday night before Thanksgiving.  She had such joy and wonderment in her eyes at seeing it fall.  She has been making snow angels in the house and LOVED making them in the real stuff.  We stayed home on Tuesday because of the weather and played outside and had hot cocoa.  The perfect start to the holidays.   

This is the night it started falling just before dark.

 

She brought the pink bubble rap envelope out to take store the snow in

Maddy also got in on the action.....she loves chasing and hunting for her tennis ball which becomes a snowball after a few throws

 

Let the fun begin!

My Little Mousekateer & Her Pumpkin!

Liliah loves Mickey & Minnie Mouse.  She talks about them daily for the past 6 months.  We had so much fun dressing her up as Minnie....and I must say, I think she looks the part!!

This was Liliah's first trick or treating experience.  Last year she was in the hospital recovering from her palette surgery. 

Minnie & her "Pluto" just before trick or treating

And we're off . . .

She had so much fun saying trick or treat, gettin' some stash and happily saying Happy Halloween as we went from house to house.  She wasn't afraid and even said, Liliah likes ghosts (what?)  It brought such joy to my heart and was so fun watching her in this new experience and enjoying herself. 

Her first choice of candy from her bucket was a tootsie pop.

S  W  E  E  T

My first pumpkin!  At first, I didn't want to get my hands in that stuff....then I caught on and liked it

A spoon is much better though . . .

Finished product.....good job Daddy!

A scrapbook design by Smilebox

The Fashionista!

I'm A Pre-Schooler

I have something to tell you (okay, besides that my mommy made me this skirt!)

I'm a pre-schooler

Hmmm, I wonder what I will learn about today

Okay, this is me interpreting daddy at trying to get me to smile.....I really am happy though about going to school!

Mommy took me the day before to meet my teacher and see my classroom

Ms. Ruth, I think I'm going to love your class.  My favorite thing I played with is the train set.

H.M.S. Rubber Ducky

Waiting patiently for H.M.S. Rubber Ducky....."Her Majesties' Service!  That's what daddy says every time he takes his girls out in a boat :)

Passing the time while daddy gets the boat ready

Can we go already!

Is it time to go yet???

Loving the ride

Nothing better than an autumn evening chillin' on the lake

Look Who Came To Visit

Uncle Randy, Auntie Lori, Lacey and Kimberlee.  Thanks for coming to see us! We enjoyed visiting so much that I only have this picture to capture our time together.  We loved hanging out , eating out, shopping for so me new Fall items for our home and picking out a few new ornaments for the tree while in Leavenworth.  Liliah is still talking about you and how you love her. We feel so blessed to have you visit us twice a year!!!!  Big hugs and we'll see you at Christmas time :)

 Liliah is very much into slides.  She saw this and knew right away that she wanted to go on it.  She has never been on anything like this and didn't hesitate to climb up to the top!

 She is loving her ride down. . . . I love how she is fearless . . . . . she even spied a rock climbing tower and pointed to climb up that.....ah....I don't think so....not this year at least!

Happy 3rd Birthday & The End of Summer

Happy, Happy 3rd Birthday Liliah!  I can't believe that 2 years ago, we received your referral on your first birthday!  We got to enjoy 8 months with you as a 1 year old and all of your 2's.  We are looking forward to watching you blossom as a 3 year old. 

You like to help out and be called, big girl!  You loved playing in your mini pool this summer.

We love our beautiful tutu girl

When you woke up on your big day you were excited to open your presents!  You love Mickey & Minnie Mouse so much that we bought you a Minnie Mouse costume, eating set w/mat.  You requested a Minnie Mouse cake.  You and I made the chocolate cake the night before and frosted on your big day.  You loved having Happy Birthday sung to you...as Daddy & Mommy did throughout the day!  You know how to  blow out your candles.  There are no pictures though of this because actually we were all sickies!  We did make the best of the day and you seemed to enjoy yourself!

Labor Day weekend we tried to capture the last bit of summer.  Maddy loves fetching the ball both on land and water.

Such a happy girl.  I just love this dog!

You love to throw the ball and have quite the arm and aim for one your size

Feeding the ducks is so much fun.  When you have a little one, you get to enjoy things you loved doing as a kid.

Such sweet moments

Goodbye summer........we'll miss you!!!