County Fair

Every Fall they have a county fair here ( in the City). The girls went on rides, watched pig races (which was my favorite) , ate and did various other activities. Jordyn actually shocked me when she agreed to walk across a rope bridge. We were very proud of her, she has been showing so much more confidence lately and it is wonderful. So far the decision to switch schools was a good one.

Family Day 2008

We celebrated at the Zoo with Darrin, Amy and Raenen. All the girls had a blast even though it was insanely hot. I really feel like we have been a family for much longer than 2 years. Another highlight of the week for us has also been that Zoe is toilet trained. They told me at school to put her in underwear and so far so good! Although, I do find it easier to just put on a pull up. I'm not looking forward to long car rides or being out in public looking for bathrooms.

2 Amazing Years

It really does not seem like 2 years ago we were so lucky to have Zoe become an addition to our family. I can remember it so vividly. We went into the government building in Nanchang. Jordyn was so excited ( just like we were) to meet her new sister. The referral picture actually showed a baby with hair and pale. Well- I video taped the wrong child- thinking oh, she's so quiet and so sweet, aren't we lucky? Imagine our surprise when we were handed a screaming, shaved very dark baby. We were like- no, no the quiet one- over there. Zoe was crying and then all hell broke lose when Jordyn gave her the toy she picked out and it was thrown to the ground. Jordyn started crying and we went back as the happy family to our hotel room. Two years later, Zoe now cries when Jordyn has to leave for school in the morning. If there is a spat between the two of them and Jordyn gets disciplined, I hear, "Why are you bothering my sister?" I hope this keeps up until they're older- so Zoe can defend her sister. Zoe is so full of life and loves everything from school to her new pet fish. She gets so excited about everything. There are always cheers for something in our house weather it's Dora or some type of snack. We are so lucky to have this adorable, spirited child in our family. Here are some then and now pictures.

First days of school and our new addition

The first week has been great! Jordyn and Zoe both seem very happy. I had promised the girls a fish so please let me introduce...Violet.