Gotcha Day!!

One year ago today Tyler was put into my arms. It was a bitter sweet moment since his foster parents were so very sad. I remember the sadness on his foster Mom's face that day and can't imagine the pain she must have felt, the pain she must still feel at certain times. Especially today!!

It was a rough start with the hair pulling,biting,temper tantrums, etc....but I wouldn't change a thing.....I think it made me a stronger person and I love my little boy so much. We went out to Chinese food tonight for dinner to celebrate and I swear he said "MMMMMM" at least 10 times during dinner. Poor little guy misses his Chinese food, maybe Mommy needs to learn to cook it.

He was so giggly tonight at bedtime it just made me laugh too. How could he be giggling while I am putting braces on his tiny feet??? Our little guy has come a long way.........Happy Gotcha Day Skeeter, We Love You!!!

will post pictures later!!

Aleaya's Birthday Party!!

She learned quick
look up kid, she is so funny!
Her new Dora bike
Singing Happy Birthday. Tyler helped her blow out the candles
Grampy lighting the candles for Aleaya
She is so happy!
Who loves Momma? I love this shirt :)
Tyler and Aleaya in front of Omma's Valentine tree!
Omma, Tyler and Aleaya!
Tyler and Mommy!
Sammy and Aleaya
She is so excited!!
Cake and Cupcakes! Yummy..


We had a great time at Aleaya's party. I can't believe she is 4 already. Wow!! My little baby is growing up so fast. She loved her Dora bike and learned how to ride it really quick. I was impressed. Tyler was pretty disappointed that he didn't get a Diego bike. poor guy cried, maybe for his birthday in May. We have a little tricycle he can ride now :)

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Just wanted to say Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. Today my little girl turned 4 yrs old. She is so excited about her birthday party. We had a Dora party last year and she insisted that we have another Dora party this year. She loves Dora and Tyler does too......I'm kind of nervous to see how he reacts when he sees her Dora bike! I'm hoping they don't fight over it :) I will post some pictures later..........her party starts at 2 pm. I actually baked a cake.......haha, that is really funny since I DONT bake but it turned out pretty cute....

We are sad that her cousins arent able to come to her Birthday party since they are home with the flu....We hope they all feel better soon.

One Year ago Today!!

One year ago today we got on a jet plane and traveled to China to pick up Tyler. I barfed my guts out on the plane ride from Seattle to Tokyo and missed seeing the Great Wall this trip. I was so disappointed!! Oh well, maybe next time!!

I can't believe Tyler has been home for almost a year. Tuesday is "Gotcha Day" and we will be going to Tyler's favorite Chinese Restaurant to celebrate. I will post pictures later in the week. I love my little boy and he has come a long way in the last year!! I get hugs ever morning and Aleaya is his best friend, FINALLY no more biting(still an occasional smack or two)!! I'm so happy to be his Momma!

Boring Blog

I am planning on sprucing this up and updating it more often. I haven't bee updating it very often but will in the next few days. We are really excited about Aleaya's Birthday party on Saturday. She is getting her first Dora bicycle with training wheels. She is going to be so excited.