Ballet and Tap class

These are some of the pictures from the first and second week of dance class. I have not be able to go yet, daddy has been taking her. I plan on going this week. We have been practicing some foot work at home. Sofia LOVES it.......

Some pictures before dance. Drew wants to do ballet. (Daddy says NO) We have to find some class that Drew can be in. Any suggestion for a one year old? Sofia says Thank You GR for finding the ballet slippers and leotard.

I found some of my old photo's when I was in ballet. I still remember some of the foot work. I wish there was a mommy and me ballet class. I would love to take it with Sofia. (I put these on the blog so people could get a good laugh)

{ps, we are getting somewhat better, I just can't believe how long this has lasted. I hope no one else gets sick}

Thanks for such a great family & friends

I just wanted to let everyone know that we have been very sick. Steve took 2 days off work to be home with the kids, so I could sleep. We also had an open house during this time. Which, Steve again did a great job helping with getting the house ready. My mom, took us all to the doctors yesterday. (Steve is in training for 3 days and was not able to take time off). Mom you have the patience of a Saint. Thank you to family and friends that helped and offered to help. You guys are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!

Drew and Sofia both have chest congestion with a red throat. When I was at the doctors on Thurs, I had a sinus infection. Yesterday, the doctor said I have pneumonia. The only good thing is none of us have the flu. They tested us all for both kinds. We were all negative. I hope with this new medicine, along with the shot I got, we will be better soon.

Playgroup at Sapora

We had a great time today. We had the whole place to ourselves. I love playdates. Drew was a little shy today. He stayed by my side, so I wasn't able to take very many pictures of the other kids or Sofia. He even got mad when I helped Dane.

Someone is ready for School. He put the backpack on all by himself. He wants to do everything Sofia does.

I caught him getting into the strawberry M&M's. He got the stool out of the bathroom, and carried it to the kitchen all by himself. I was in the bedroom getting dressed. He is very fast.
I just want to know how other families are doing with this time change. We are having a HARD time. This morning Drew was up at 5:45. A little secret I'll share, I'm not a morning person at all, never have been never will be. I get up at 7:30, and some days that is pushing it. I love my sleep. Anyways, you would think with Drew waking up that early he would be tired and want to sleep at nap time. NO he went down when we came home at 1:00 and about 20 minutes later he was up. He didn't fall back to sleep until 2:40. I finally woke him up at 3:45. I have another secret I take naps with the kids. So I didn't get my nap either. Thankfully he is sleeping right now. Lets pray he doesn't repeat the 5:45 tomorrow.

Fall Photo's

Today we took the kids to the park for some photo's. (Thanks Kris for the inspiration) I think we took about 200. After nap I wanted to take more so we just went out front. This year Sofia wasn't afraid of jumping in the leaves. Drew didn't like them at all. Maybe next year. I hope everyone was able to enjoy this beautiful fall day. I hope we have more.

Happy Halloween

We took the kids to their first Halloween party. We had so much fun. Thanks Kris and Jason for having us over. You guys did an awesome job on everything. After the party, Steve took the kids out. We got lots and lots of candy. Sofia helped hand out candy, I think she liked that better than going to houses. It was a little cold. Thank you everyone for all the candy, and other neat stuff. (If someone got a good group shot could you email me it Please and Thank you.)

Ty enjoying his halloween toy.

The two princess at the party

Fun Day!!!

Sofia liked the yellow sprinkles, a little to much.....

Princess Alyssa, Princess Sofia.

Today, we went to grandma's to bake some Halloween cookies. (For Daddy) The cookies were wonderful. Thanks grandma for helping us. We had so much fun. We hurried home, so Alyssa could come over and play. The girls always have so much fun, I feel bad for Drew, he gets left behind. Do you like Sofia's red hair? She has been asking for me to dye her hair red. We had a hard time getting her to take it off last night. First thing this morning she put it on. Thanks for such a great day.

I added some pictures from yesterday. Sofia got to dress up in her Halloween costume at preschool. We got her a dog costume, she was born in the year of the Dog. (Sofia got two costume this year, one for preschool and one she could wear on halloween.)

Last night our local FCC had a trunk/treat. So I have some pictures of that also. This has been a busy week. Sofia and Drew's first halloween party is tomorrow afternoon.

Forever Family Day

3 years ago today, we were in China meeting Sofia. We had waited and waited for her. And now that the wait is over the time goes by so fast. I can't believe it's been 3 years. When I first held Sofia in my arms it was like somebody scooped out a big piece of heaven and put it in my arms to hold. Thank you God, for letting us be Sofia's mommy and daddy. We are so blessed. We love you Sofia.