What happens when Mommy takes her eyes of me for more than 2 seconds.....

This is old but I thought I'd still post it. Lillie Mei likes to open the shower curtain when I'm taking a shower. One day, I noticed I had an unusual amount of privacy. When I looked out of the curtain this is what I saw...




It was moisturizer that she likes to help me put on when I put on my makeup. She should have very young looking skin for a long time!

Lillie Mei's Dedication

Today was a very special day for several reasons. Of course, it was my first Mother's Day with Lillie Mei at home and she was also dedicated during our church service. She wore an outfit I had made for her while we were in China. Many of our family members and friends were there to watch and to vow to help to raise her to know and love the Lord. On top of all that I was showered with handmade cards and presents from my boys. Kirk planted "50,000" flowers in the backyard for me yesterday and I spent the day shopping with my mom. It was my best ever Mother's Day!




Opening a special gift from Aunt Renee and Uncle Shaun who couldn't be here.


Receiving her Bible from Pastor Marvin


She was a wiggle worm during the actual dedication ceremony!


We can never get a good picture of everybody at once!


On the way to the restaurant she finally decided she'd wear her headband--she put it in herself!

First Haircut

Today Lillie Mei got her first haircut (at least the first we had a part in-we think her head was shaved at some point in China). She is getting dedicated on Sunday and getting her portrait made next week. She didn't like but did fine once I held her. She barely cut enough for me to save but it looks a little more even now.

Six Months Ago Today!

Six months ago today we became a family of five! It seems like we have had Lillie Mei forever and I cannot imagine our family without her. Her "anniversary" present to me today was that she was in a great mood and we had so much fun playing. She loves for us to chase her around the house. She's also started saying a lot more words including blanket, doggie, Zeke, gu gu (for Harrison), bottle, up, Frankie (our dog's name), play, ball, side (for outside), nana (banana), kitty, duck, and I'm sure there's more that I can't remember right now. Her foot is also almost completely healed and she is wearing normal shoes and socks now. We have all changed a lot in the past six months and I can't wait to see how she grows in the next six!




Last summer (approx. July 07)


November 5, 2007


Today-Six Months at Home- May 5, 2008