Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Love the summer!!!





Enjoy the pics!!! Schools out, how excited am I ???????? I love my job- this is one of the top 5 reasons!! I have the summer to be with my children. Also, heard good news today- one of the crappy teachers at Jordyn's school has been placed in pre-k so she won't have a chance of getting her in kindergarten next year. Good news!!!

Sunday, June 17, 2007

FCC Weekend






I decided to take Jordyn on an FCC camp weekend. It was fantastic. The people who put it all together get a big kudos! It was awesome. There were plenty of activities for the children. They have camp all Saturday morning and they also have activities for the adults. Dr. Jane Aronson was there and spoke to us. I have heard her speak before, but I found her to be particularly interesting this time. I would guess it was because we spoke about issues we would deal with as the children get older and not really medical issues. They also had a panel from Also Known As ( older Korean adoptees) that was also very interesting.

Jordyn had a wonderful time and we shared a bunk with two really nice women and their daughters. The kids were able to take pony rides, do yoga, dance, Chinese brush painting, and other activities. My only wish was for electric in the bunk. I am really not a primadonna but a little light would have been a big help-also so Jordyn wouldn't have to sleep with me in my sleeping bag. I am definately going to go back next year and I think it is a wonderful thing for the kids to have a weekend like this. I also really just enjoyed being on a nice "nature" retreat with Jordyn. It's nice when there are no outside distractions- no tv, no phone, no computer.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

June 10






It has been a very eventful week! Our first baby graduated!!!!( I know it's only preschool). I have to say I cried. I feel like I was able to keep her somewhat sheltered and now, I can't. Once they go into Kindergarten and they are in school with the "older" kids - they hear everything. I have to brag -last year when Jordyn was up on stage with the 3 year old class for their moving up ceremony all she did was scratch herself and barely sing- this year singing, dancing, shaking and having a great time and it truly was so wonderful to see her not have that same anxiety. All of the children did such a great job, they sang Frank Sinatra and songs from Hairspray. The finale was We Go Together from Grease. I really do understand now when people say enjoy every minute because it goes by so fast. Soon- she'll be rolling her eyes at me and telling me how she doesn't want to walk next to me when we're in public.

I did treat Jordyn to a manicure and pedicure the night before the big event. She was in heaven sitting next to me in one of those big chairs- her feet didn't even reach. I have to say that was one of the happiest moments I have ever witness her have. ( She won't be getting another pedicure until the next graduation).

We also took a trip down to Coney Island this weekend. Zoe loved the aquarium and it is really a blast to watch her with Jordyn looking at everything. The big difference between our two girls is Jordyn will never leave your side when we are out- Zoe would not only walk away if she could but would be happy to be in the show with the sea lions if possible. And I don't mean feeding them- I mean getting in the water with them.

On a different note - I'm a big fan of Kathy Griffen and am so happy her new season started. Love -My Life on the D-list. Also-any bets on The Sopranos this evening? I think they off Carmella and possibly Meadow- Tony goes into hiding so the show can always start again. Just my prediction, am curious what others think.

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Sunday, June 03, 2007

pics

Getting ready for the beach!! The girls loved these dresses/cover ups bought by my Mom in Mexico.
I never gave Jordyn any candy until she got older. Unfortunately, I can't really do the same with Zoe. This little girl loves sugar!! I will add she still is a big fan of tofu,fresh vegetables and fruit. ( Thank goodness!!)
Surf's Up!!

Doctor!! Doctor!!!