A few days away and now...we're back!!

Well I know I shouldn't feel guilty for going away for 2 nights, so I won't. We decided to go for some alone time-together. It was definitely needed. The great thing was both girls were given completely individual attention by each grandmother. Jordyn had a wonderful time of shopping and coloring without her little sister around to bother her- and Zoe had full rights to the house and all the toys. When I fist became a mom, I wouldn't leave Jordyn for months to really go away and even then I called constantly and couldn't really relax. I have to say this time- called alot but certainly relaxed!!! Our promise to Jordyn ( or bribe) was 2 trips on the Ferris Wheel in Toys-R-Us and a visit to the M&M store as well. Here are some of todays pics- Zoe was in daycare-so Jordyn had both parents to herself.

Gung Hay Fat Choy

Happy New Year!! I took Jordyn to Radio City with our friends-Michele, Emily and Murray to see the Chinese New Year Spectacular. The girls were great and the show was wonderful. A few singing solos that were a little hard for the girls to sit through but they were great.

We took the girls out for dinner on Sunday night and they were all dressed up and happy to eat a ton of noodles and dumplings! I'm hoping for warm weather on Sunday so we can go to the parade in Chinatown.

I'm Hungry!!!

Ok, what do we have to eat!!! I'm starving!
I know we just went food shopping, but i'm not fond of any of these
choices.

I don't think you really understand how upset I am about this !
I'm calling my friends and telling them how unhappy I am.
Now I'm happy!!!!!!

Just some updates

The girls have both been sick (but are now better) - so all has not been so much fun here in Mommyland. Zoe still has not cut the I teeth. She looks like somebody who should have a piece of hay hanging from her mouth. I'm just putting a few pictures up-enjoy!!

Two crazy girls!!

I really don't know where all the time goes-except that we are always so busy. I am going to try to make a better effort to keep up this blog. I did start working on Zoe's scrapbook of her adoption. I only have a few pages done but some is better than none. Jordyn started karate and seems to really like it. Zoe is starting to talk- "No" is a big favorite. She still hits Jordyn and gets really pissed if Jordyn comes near if I have her in my arms. We are working on that. The girls do get along though - really! They are starting to play together more and more.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!!! We have been so fortunate this past year and hope next year is just as great. The girls are getting so big and Zoe is developing quite the personality.

We always think about the children that were not adopted and still living in the orphanges in China. It is very disheartening to know that there will be so many more children without families now that China has implemented their new rules this May. I understand they may have their reasons for doing this but hopefully there will be more domestic adoptions in China. I guess I will never understand how there can be so many children without families, not only in China but throughout the world.

We spent the end of the year with friends and family. I posted some pictures of the last few weeks at holiday time. Those of you who know my love of "punk" will understand my appreciation for the mohawk I made with Zoe's hair in the bath. I don't think I would even be pissed if she came home with this style in her teen years. I only hope she makes it a cool color!!

I spelled holiday wrong- sorry!!

We love hoilday time in NYC

We had such a wonderful weekend- we went to Santaland at Macy's in Herald Square and continued on to all the other "sights". Zoe and Jordyn both seemed to enjoy it.We went to the Toy R Us in Times Square but the line was insane. We promised Jordyn we would come back after the holidays. This ferris wheel is one of her favorite places. We also went into the M&M store ( so cute) and made a few purchases. We continued on to Rockerfeller Center and saw the tree and the ice skaters. ( I have very fond memories of skating there and cannot wait to take Jordyn and Zoe when they are a little older). We stopped into a shop called La Maison Du Chocolat- it's right in the Promenade. They have the best hot chocolate-ever!! We paid $8 for it, but it was worth every penny!! We got the semi-sweet in case anyone is thinking of stopping in. Dave told me to pick something out but when truffles were $70 a lb. I decided on a small chocolate bar. Believe me, I'm very happy with my purchase.

I love walking around NYC during the holiday season. It's so much fun to watch everyone with their families taking in all the sights. I also love watching it through our own children. I love seeing Jordyn become so excited by all the cool window displays and decorations.

She is off and running!!!!

Life is about to get a little more interesting. Zoe has been standing and cruising all over the place. Last night she took about 10 steps in a row and has been walking all over now. It's not that we aren't excited, we just liked knowing she wasn't able to get away too quickly. Jordyn has had nothing but words of encouragement for her sister.

Today I tried to dress the girls up after school for a holiday card. As you can see from the photos, it didn't go so well. They did have fun dancing around. I'll try again later- it really is almost impossible to get the two of them to look at the camera and smile at the same time.

Thanksgiving and High School Reunion

We had a fantastic Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for and are so happy with our brand new addition to the family. Zoe ate the turkey,stuffing,cranberry and all the fixings with gusto. Although, she has slowed down considerably. Jordyn and I went to the Macy's parade in the morning (even with the rain). Our cousin Rob let us come to his apartment, so we had a wonderful view. Zoe and Jordyn had a great time with their cousins and Uncle Jon and Aunt Lisa. We saw a lot of friends over the break but one of the highlights was my 20th High School reunion. I see a lot of people still but it always fun when you look around you at a bar and realize 5 of you were in nursery school together. The funny thing is even though I'm the mother of two, I still feel like I'm in high school at times. Another wonderful moment was when an old friend of mine told me he is adopting from Guatemala. I wish him all the best!! I know everyone always wants pictures of the children but I did post some from our fun evening.

1st Broadway Show

It was such a pleasure today to take my daughter to her first Broadway show. I hope this is one of many. We went with another one of my dear friends and her daughter. The girls were beyond excellent!! The show went from 1:30 until a little after 4- they were so well behaved, not one complaint. I haven't seen a show in a while and it was so much fun. We saw Beauty and the Beast. I know I was a little sarcastic about Donny Osmand but I have to say he played a fabulous Gaston. He also looks great!! I had flashbacks of him from the show with Marie. The sets and costumes were also unbelievable. If anyone comes to NYC in the near future I definitely recommend seeing this show.

Quite an afternoon!

I decided to bring the girls straight home today. We have a pretty exciting weekend ( and week) ahead of us. Zoe is teething and pretty miserable. I posted the picture of her knawing on my foot. Jordyn is so tired at the end of the day- she decided to go to sleep on the floor herself ( she is now in her bed). Everybody has really been transitioning very well. Zoe seems to love her daycare and looks like she is having fun. I am taking Jordyn for her big sister treat on Sunday- we are gojng to see Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. I think I may be more excited than she is to see this. Jordyn is actually very excited to bring one of her best friends to her gymnastics class tomorrow. She has been talking about it all week. Apparently, her friend wins out over Belle. I just can't wait to see Donny Osmand!

Happy Halloween!!

I know I have said it before but I love this day! We had a lot of fun trick or treating . Jordyn went as Mulan and Zoe ( not by choice) was a penguin. I also am posting some pics of Zoe as a chef.