Ole' in Atlanta

Here are some pics of a recent trip we made to Atlanta for an adoption conference. Xan loved the nice big bed and pillows at the hotel but wasn't sure what to think of the Mariachi band....or the view she had......you just gotta hate yellow stretch pants in mass. :) enjoy!


Ole' in Atlanta

All Dressed Up

I've been very slack at updating the blog but I'm finally getting caught up. These are some pics of Xan all dressed up for a birthday party and being a ham for the camera. We bought this outfit for her when we were in China. It seemed so large at the time and now she fits into it. She is just growing and getting sweeter every day. I've posted lots of other pics below this post in 4 additional posts labeled "Catching Up".
I'm going to try and do better about updating on a more regular basis. I always have such good intentions and just don't get it done.

Catching Up Part 1- Swimming

We spent several days this summer cooling off in the pool. We enjoyed days at the Adams' home and at the neighborhood pool with the Kryshtalowych girls. Xan has done well for the relatively few times she's been in the water. She'll blow bubbles and loves the baby pool. She does not love going under. We think we'll do lessons next summer.





Graham Adams, Eva, Laurel Adams, and Xan




Getting her hair wet.....she was so proud!




Kelley and Sofia Grace (a little water baby--she loves the water!)




She wore these goggles for 15 minutes or so and looked so funny.

Catching Up Part 2- Xan and Eva

Xan and Eva continue to enjoy being together. They wore the same dress one day and we thought it was too cute to pass up taking pics.

Catching Up Part 3-- How they spend their time.

Baba spends his time at the computer.....learning Mandarin currently. He is a big fan of Rosetta Stone software.







Mom, on the other hand, is frequently in the kitchen and I like to wear my apron and test whatever we're making together.

Catching Up -Part 4 Our Golfer in Training

"Keep your head down", said the golf coach.




But then the golf coach saw this cute thing underneath that cap and quickly changed his tune to "do whatever you want my little princess."



And the student is just as crazy about her golf coach.....this was right after a big smackeroo just for him. (I so love watching them interact together......makes my heart happy).

Vacation Bible School

We just finished a great week at Vacation Bible School. We had about 50 kids each day and one little girl accepted Christ on Thursday. It was a highlight for me. Xan and Eva got lots of one on one attention from our several of our youth girls who agreed to watch the nursery. They loved being with Mary, Allison, Julia,Laurel, and Leatha Marie---thank you girls. Xan and Eva aren't old enough for actual VBS yet so they got to run around and play and sing (and eat)......they had such a good time each day and were so tired in the afternoon/evening. Our friend Allison took lots of pics and this wonderful video of the girls. The mascot for the week was a porcupine named Buddy and Xan loved seeing Buddy......as you can see they wern't afraid at all. Thank you Allison for the video!