Random weekend photos

Anna's new kitchen. Thank you Ms. Trish!!

Cupcakes anyone!!

Gotta keep stirring...





My mom's birthday brunch this past Sunday with all her girls!! Meredith, Katie & Anna Grace. Aren't they beautiful.

My mom and all her girls.

Who could have known...

Two years ago (and a day) we finally met our little girl whom we had waited for so long. Who could have known how much joy and love she has brought not only to Steve and I, but our extended family as well. I say this a lot but Anna Grace is truly a delight and we thank God for her daily. We are thankful to God for the orphanage who raised her for the first 13 months of her life and to Bethany for their wonderful help, encouragement and kindness. It's been a wonderful journey and we can't wait to see what's in store.

First time we saw her in her orphanage. Just waiting for our name to be called.

She wasn't too sure of me but this is right after they "gave" her to us. That sad face was heartbreaking but it is filled with joy now!!

Her daddy is head over heels in love. She adores him and it is wonderful to hear them laugh and play together. She loves when he walks in the door after work. She certainly doesn't have this look on her face when daddy is around.

This is the face we see most everyday!! Happy, loves life and we love her to pieces.

Two years ago today

Two years ago today we left for China on the journey of a lifetime. As I was looking at Anna's original blog yesterday, the tears were flowing and it brought back so many memories for me. Anna was so scared and sad and looking at her today, she is so happy, playful and a preschooler. I can't believe how fast she has grown and below are some pictures of her first day at preschool. She LOVES it!!

I'm ready to go.

Walking to the door

Down the long hallway

At the water table. She didn't care that I was leaving (it made me a little sad)

Talking to daddy on mom's cell phone on the ride home.

August

I apologize for not posting in a while but we are still having computer issues. Anyway, below are some pictures from a family weekend up north, Anna's birthday party and gymnastics class. I can't believe it is already September and our little girl has started preschool. Where does the time go??