Where does the time go?

Rachel and Taylor with my their soon to be 83 year old Grandmother.

Well I can see I might get this thing updated once a month. Having 2 kids has given me alot more to do. Things are going great here. Miss Rachel is adjusting well and her and Taylor's relationship seems to be getting better and better every day. We have met with early intervention and our local family doctor has seen Rachel. Our family doc doesn't believe she has mild cp. She may be a little delayed just from being in the orphanage but she is catching up quickly. It is amazing what she can do today that she couldn't when we got her. She walks, run, climbs and has taught herself to use her spoon. She is trying new words and sounds all the time. We had an appointment scheduled for Vanderbilt for next week, but I canceled it. Our local doc and I agree that for now there seems to be no need. Of course we can always reschedule if needed. We may utilize Early Intervention to help her with catching up developmentally. So she might be getting PT starting really soon. So, here are a couple of pics, which I know is what you really want to see.

Bow Bows 1

Two friends of mine that are sisters made Miss Rachel lots of bows and a bow holder. Aren't they precious!! In this picture can you spot the cupcake bow, the ladybug, flower, dragon fly, or butterfly? Check the posting below for close-ups....and a cute ladybug dress they made!!

Bow Bows 2

In this first picture you can see the cupcake (which is upside down), the ladybug, flower, and dragonfly.

In this one you can see the butterfly bow.

They also made several head bands that you can attach bows to....isn't she adorable!! No more calling her a boy!!

And lastly, I don't even think they knew the significance of ladybugs and adoption, but they made this little lady bug dress with matching bow. I think she may have to get a picture made in this one!!

Easter Bunny

I work at the local hospital and every year they do a Easter Egg Hunt for the kids of employees. It's hard to believe this was Taylor's 3rd year attending and just like Rachel, he was also scared of the bunny his first year.

Rachel with our niece Hunter. Rachel got 18 eggs and Hunter said she would pick one up check it out then put it in her basket and go to the next.

Rachel was not wanting to be near Bunny!

Rachel in her new gown with her teddy.

Tee Ball

We had missed Taylor's first two practices due to being in China but we got to be here for his first game and it was sooooo cute. They just cracked me up!! I definitely had to say a prayer of thanks that night for Tee Ball!!

The night before Taylor's game we went and picked up his uniform, which he asked to try on, then wear, then pwease sleep in!!

Look at my lil' slugger!! I was definitely a dorky mom in the stands!

Taylor on first getting some advice from coach Ronald.

Look....she's already reading:))

Day 14 and she finally enjoyed her bath time!!


Taylor showing me how frustrated he's been! Change is hard!

I used to have one little monkey that liked to watch daddy mow the grass, now there are 2!

Cool little lady!

eating her favorite....eggs

15 days ago~

Rachel could say:

mama, by-bye, and woof woof

avioded eye contact

wouldn't let Taylor within arms reach without a smack

hates a bath

demands to sleep in crib without snuggling

eats everything in sight

Today~

Rachel can say:

mama, by-bye, woof, woof, baba (daddy), hi, hey, uh-oh, TayTay, ayi (aunt Traci), night night, no-no, & light...oh yeah and she says 'ss ss' meaning to say shay shay which is thank you in Chinese (I am not even sure how to spell shay shay, but that is how it sounds)

she doesn't avoid eye contact

let's Taylor get right beside her

gives kisses alot

likes a bath (actually for the first time last night)

wants to be snuggled and held all the time

still eats everything in sight!! This girl can eat!

Birthday Girl

This is their first night home, Taylor is sleeping in a typical 'man' position...too funny! And isn't Miss Rachel sweet in her bed?

We were trying to teach Rachel how to blow out the candle...but she just let us do it!

Liking her chocolate cake!

Our little princess!

We had Rachel a little family birthday party today! She has been fussy as she didn't sleep very well last night, but the party went good. We got her a little basket of play food for her kitchen and I think that was her favorite. She knows how to play kitchen. She and Taylor are napping now. We are all still suffering from the dreaded jet lag!! It stinks! I think I will go now to the couch and see if I can get a few winks!