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.

Going private!!

I've thought about it for a long time and have decided to make the blog private. I know I haven't updated a lot lately and this might have something to do with it. If you would like to be invited to my blog please leave a message and your email address so that I can email you an invite!! Thanks, Riky

Tyler's new Choo Choo

Christmas Morning!

Christmas Eve

THANK YOU

Zachery has been fully funded for his cleft lip surgery. This is such wonderful news and it makes me so happy. Thanks to everyone who donated to Zachery's Surgery in Scotty's honor. You guys Rock!!!!

More snow!!

First snowfall!

Decorating the Tree!

Balloons for Scotty!!

Aleaya told me she wanted to buy a balloon for Scotty on his birthday. So we went to the store and bought some balloons and sent them up to heaven to Scotty. We watched them until they disappeared into the clouds.

Scottys Birthday!

If things were differnt Scotty would be turning 3 years old today. We are honoring his birthday by making a donation to a little boy on LWB medical list who is waiting for his cleft lip/palate to be repaired. His name is Zachery. I know that it is Christmas and times are tough for lots of people right now but any small amount will help little Zachery receive the surgery he needs, If you feel like helping here is the link:

https://www.lovewithoutboundaries.com/medical_sponsor_child_detail.cfm?child_id=623&mc_id=101

Our little one is in Heaven now but we can still help others so that our little guy didn't die in vain. We miss you Scotty.

Thanksgiving

Visit with Santa

Tyler was not having any part of the big chubby guy in the red suit. He cried and wanted out of there ASAP.

My little Stinkers-The skunk Family

My Little Stinkers

PAY IT FORWARD

Have you seen the movie "Pay it forward?" http://oliviaandowen.blogspot.com/ tagged me with the "pay it forward game"

Here are the rules:

I will send a gift (of my choosing) to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this "PIF" exchange, and who make the same pledge on their own blog.

The only thing you have to do in return is PAY IT FORWARD - on your own blog.

So, if you want to get a present from me and are willing to do the same on your own blog just let me know.

(Note that you'll need to give me your real (snail mail) address... which you can do by private email.)

Just leave a comment and I will get with you.