Just being silly :)
















Apparently Julia liked Mama's shoes from Saturday night as well. This was Sunday afternoon :) And yes unless I put her hair up or use hair spray or sometimes both, her hair falls in face at the moment. Most of the time it is up for this reason. lol.

Anyways. Just thought you'd like to share our silly moment, there's a video of this at dropshots, I was going to put it here, but can't seem to get it working at the moment. She was definitely having fun clomping around the kitchen.

Julia is getting really into playing pretend lately. It's very cute to watch her sitting her toys up to her table and cooking for them or telling them to make a picture. She certainly is not lacking imagination this one.

***A Night Out at the AF Ball***



Christi, Candy and I




All dressed up




The Hangar transformed.










On that rare occasion we will actually get a sitter and take an evening off. :) This was an even rarer occasion where we dressed up to go out and celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the US Air Force. It was a night to remember. With Food Network taping for Dinner Impossible (that I'm told will air sometime in January), the memorabilia dating back to World War II was humbling to say the least,the decorations every where the eye turned, the red carpet to walk in, we got there early and so bypassed walking in under the swords (they weren't quite ready yet) but they were there too. Every where you looked were reminders of all the Air Force has accomplished and become in the last 60 years and where it may be headed in the future. Oh sure we may gripe sometimes when things are hard or not going the way we expected or hoped for, but there is no denying that it is a strong and special heritage that we are proud to be a part of.

Just some random pictures


Love this cute outfit Gram but she wasn't being really cooperative for a photo, but what can I say, even when she's not cooperating, she's cute about it.


I want to be just like Mama and sleep in the big bed and read at night. She snagged my book before I could get it and stayed this way long enough for me to find the camera. We can manage to keep her hair out of her eyes during the day now, but at night it seems hopeless.



What a STICKY MESS! Mama let me have waffles for breakfast and when I was done, I decided to rub the crumbs in my hair! She's never done that before, I'm sure it won't be the last time as she got a bath out of the deal!

As you can see Julia continues to grow and remember that declaration of Independance we spoke of a while back?? She's definitely beginning to make herself known and heard more lately. She's full blown into the 2's I'd say. We've had a couple of successes with the potty, not there yet, but the idea is beginning to grow. Just what we want right now.

Over all we're doing well:)

Julia got this nightgown for her birthday. She sure thinks she's something when she puts it on. Checking it out in the mirror and even asking to have her picture taken! No kidding. As for the wild hair, keep in mind we were getting ready for bed. LOL.

I'd write more, but as she got just a short nap on our walk today, I think we are going to call it an early night. Just thought you would enjoy the pics and yes, she was playing peek-a-boo in the curtain.

First Blogging Award





Kim at Born in My Heart was sweet enough to nominate me for this award. I'm not quite sure what to say. Kim has certainly been there for me through a lot and I hope that I've that I've always been there for her as well. I'm supposed to nominate others for this award, but as I really only have 2 blogging buddies *Kim being one of them! and I would certainly turn right around and give it back to her any day! And I will certainly be nominating my dear friend Jen in a moment. Since I don't have or know that many others in the blogging world (yes, even here I can be shy and not reach out unless reached out to first.. what can I say?) I'd like to take a moment and instead give it to those that IF they blogged, I would nominate. Sound fair??

Here is what it says about this award..

"This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you've been awarded please pass it on to 7 others who you feel are deserving of this award."

As mentioned, first my friend Jennifer who does blog at Good Fruit We traveled to China together and that certainly has created a bond, but I like to think we would have been friends no matter how we met. Jen is always encouraging, thoughtful and just one of the sweetest people I know.

As for the others, I'll start with my brother Joe. Some may find this a funny and even odd choice for this award as he can be the most sarcastic and sometimes even negative brother that I have, but not to me. He has ALWAYS been there for me and was the first person I ever told about wanting to adopt from China and he never batted an eye or once asked me "why China?".. he simply said "I think it's a wonderful idea" and was there every step of the way. yes, I love my brother, get over it. :)

Next I would have to say Angie. One of my closest friends that has always been supportive, nice and positive. She can always put a smile on my face :)

I couldn't mention Angie and not mention Sheree. We were so much a part of each other for so long, I'm talking since we were 5 people. While our life paths have taken us in very different directions, we always have pictures to share, a quiet lunch together when I go back home and secrets that NO one else will ever know. And I can always count on her for a quick email come back with a smile and encouragement if that's what I need that day.

Debra, my baby's Godmother. I don't think "No" is in her vocabulary most days. And I don't know anyone else that would drive 2 days to get here to stay 3 and turn around and drive 2 more days to get home. If you have a problem, she'll listen, and if she's got a suggestion it's usually worth hearing :)


Okay so that's not even 7 people still, but it's where I have to end this. I think it's better to say that my life has been surrounded by "nice" people and that I wouldn't be who I am without them.

So thank you again Kim, I'm touched that you thought of me.

Just couldn't quite make it




Julia has a habit of falling asleep in her high chair around lunch time. Just had to share this picture I got today.