11TH MONTHS OF BEING LOGGED IN!

We've been logged in for 11 months as of today. We are moving forward in babysteps, but atleast its forward.

Halloween Fun

Slide show of picking pumpkins, carving pumpkins, and school Halloween party.

Pictures from the Pumpkin Farm

Now that can post pictures again. Here are some photos from our day at the pumpkin farm last Sunday.

Uploading Blogger Photo Problem

Aarrggghhh,

Sorry I haven't posted lately. Blogger is having problems with some of us being able to upload photos. Oddly enough I've been having problems too, I try to upload a photo and it looks as if its uploading the photo then it get the infamous "page cannot display - refresh page". I'm not even sure if mine problem is the same as the others having the same problem as their problems are giving them a BX code error. Any suggestions? I even tried switching browsers from IE to Firefox and that was worse, so I switched back. Hopefully will be posting pix soon:-)

UPDATE:
It appears that this photo update worked. It only took 5 minutes for my photo to upload, but if its working now and just be happy with that for time being:-)

Pumpkin Picking Time

Every year we go to the pumpkin farm and the kids pick out their pumpkins. It's so much fun. They have tricyle racing, a maze, apple cider, carmel apples, kettle corn, and lots and lots of photo ops with their different variety of halloween painted boards. They also have lots of little tikes wagons so you can put the kids and pumpkins in them while picking out that perfect little pumpkin.

Also another tradition is that each year we have the kids stand by the pumpkin height board and take their picture, so we can tell how much they have grown. Today way a terrific day with the weather being close to 80 degrees. We couldn't of asked for better weather.

Oct 2006 DTC Group -Secret Buddy Theme (Oct - Me Hungry)

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you secret buddy for the amazing gifts. It's incredible how you find things for each months theme and that also have dragonflies and ladybugs with each items. We received this month more awesome gifts. Included in this months theme for Me Hungry is:

Sizzler's Noise Magnets for each Craig & Zack
Playdoh Super Tools playdoh set for Rylan
Chinese Favorites Recipe book
Chinese Cheater Chopsticks
3 Bib set with dragonflies & butterflies (pink)
Soft Lavender bib "I Love My Big Brother"
Brocade bib with dragonflies (pink)
3 pack of Sesame Street Elmo Spill Proof Cups
3 pack of Sesame Bowls with lids
4 pack fork & spoon set
Snack Trap (Anti spill snack cup)
Snack Trip Accessory Lid
Disney's Talking Tea Set
My Little Lovely Ladybug Pony
Sippy Snacker w/ (sippy cup AND containers)
Sesame Street Containers


Also I want to add that I really think I have the best secret buddy EVER. She goes out of her way ever month and it always amazes my at how CREATIVE and GENEROUS she is.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! You definitely brightened up my day, once again!

Craigy off to 5th Grade Camp

This morning I sent my oldest son off to 5th grade camp for three days (he's in the middle). I barely made it out of the parking lot before I started crying. I am so happy that he's going and I know he just went to camp this summer too, but it doesn't get any easier. I guess part of it is that I worry that he's going to be ok, which I know he's in good hands, and I think the other part of it that bothers me is that he's my oldest and he's growing up so so fast. I guess this really brings to reality to cherish EVERYDAY with your little ones. On a lighter note, I don't have to help with homework or studying for 3 days, except for my 2nd grader, but I think I can handle that homework (ha ha)

Nov06LID Group - Hair Bow Ribbon Exchange (Oct Theme:Autumn/Halloween)

Thank you Ashley for the beautiful black & orange kitty halloween bow & accessories. We also enjoyed the magnetic poem that I'll keep on my fridge that read

A wish that everyday for you
Will be happy from the start

And May you always have good luck

And a song within your heart.

Indians beat the Red Sox's butt last night...Woo Hoo!!!

Wow, what a night the Cleveland Indians won against the Boston Red Sox. They won game 1 we won game 2 with a score of 13 to 6. The game went into 11 innings. It started at 8pm last night and didn't finish till wee hours the next morning. What a pleasant surprise to wake up to. GO TRIBE!!!! Click on the Cleveland Indians highlighted in RED then once you enter the indians page watch the video to the right. What a 11th inning we had!!!
GO TRIBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bib Swap for October 2007

Thank you Brandi & family for the two adorable pink mommy bibs that read "mommy's little girl" and "my heart belongs to mommy". We loved them both, along with the lovely card. Thanks for sharing our journey with us!

Zack started Basketball Practice

Well Thursday was Zack's 2nd time at basketball practice. They teach them the fundamentals of basketball, so that when they do get to 3rd grade they'll know what to do when they actually get to play. He loves basketball, so he really is having a good time and he is actually pretty good at it. He's my little Lebron James (ha ha)

LAST DAY BY THE POOL!

Last weekend we hadn't yet closed up the pool, so we decided since the weather was close to 90 degrees both Saturday and Sunday to have one last picnic and swim party before closing it down. Craigy and Zack said "Hey, mom...do you think that we could have our own little picnic?", so of course I said "sure". Here's their pictures of their own little picnic, of course, our dog "Keeta" decided she wanted in on the picnic too. She won't let the boys out of her site.

GO TRIBE!!!

Tonight the Cleveland Indians took a 2-0 lead against the New York Yankees for the Division Series. Go Tribe!!!

Nov06LID Group - Hair Bow Exchange (September Theme: Choice)

Today I received the most adorable set of PANDA hairbows. They are so precious and will look so adorable on our little Kayla. Anna, you did a great job picking them out!!! Thanks

September Cybershower Additional Gift

Wow, what a surprise. I just got home from work and had a box from my September 2007 Cybershower buddy Deanna and David. Our buddy had mentioned that she had one more thing that she wanted to send, but it wasn't quite complete yet. As if what we had already received wasn't already enough today's handmade crocheted pink blanket brought me tears. Tears of joy, of course. I can't express how precious and how extremely thoughtful it was of you. Kayla will treasure it forever. Your hardwork, love, and friendship is so so treasured. Thank you so much and I look forward to the day that we can all meet up with each other. I've met so many dear friends through our adoption journey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I've been honored with the "You Make Me Smile" Badge of Honor

Here is what the person that created this award says about it: the thing that I love most about blogging is that I learn so much about a person just by reading their blog. I have met MANY wonderful people with wonderful stories to tell,and I am grateful every day for each person that I have the pleasure of crossing paths in life with.I wanted to create something special for the top ten people who have inspired me through their blogging; the stories they tell, and the lives that they lead with grace and dignity. I visit their blogs for inspiration and encouragement.
Please grab your badge and wear it proudly, and pass it on because you inspire and encourage me, thank you.

I WILL wear this badge proudly and I will pass it on. I am to now nominate 10 people for this award. I would like to thank Brandi for nominating me. I too love follow Brandi and Angie's blog. I now need to nominate 10 people who haven't yet been nominated. I came up the 5 nominations to the below people.

I nominate:
Angie
Gail and Dan
Mark & Terri
Stephanie and Jason
Mark & Michelle

Zack officially turned "8" today

Zack Now - What a cutie!
Zack 2004 -- Say CHEESE
Zack 2003 -- What a character!

Today Zachary officially turned "8" today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ZACK!!! Mommy and Daddy love you so very very much and are so proud of you!!!

Today my husband and I went in and woke our little guy up to wish him Happy Birthday. We surprised him and gave him a glow in the dark basketball. He was so surprised and still half asleep, but was so adorable. I'm still having a hard time believing how quickly they seem to grow up right before our eyes.

As a little girl, I remember waking up every year on my birthday and having a small gift of some kind wrapped and laying next to me in bed. My parents always would call me on my birthday first thing in the morning to let us know how special and proud they are of us and of course to say Happy Birthday. I'm glad to be passing this tradition onto our children and I hope that they always know how much we love and are proud of them!

CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY 2007 - BEGINS OCT.1ST

Today is the beginning of China's National Day which begins on October 1, 2007 and last approx. a week.