Drew's first haircut

I should say, first haircut that didn't involve us shaving his head. He did really well, until the electric razor came out. He is very sensitive around his neck and ears. We like how it turned out. The lady told us we could do a faux hawk (Fohawk). We might try one tomorrow and see how it looks. The ladies said he was so handsome, in which Drew said "Yes" He is becoming the little parrot he repeats everything, he is putting three word sentences together. Nothing gets pass him. And he has developed "The Look" Just like his mommy.

Lifelink Picnic

My attempt at getting a group shot.

Today, we went to our adoption agency annual picnic. We enjoyed seeing everyone. The kids see all there friends. We can't believe that it's been 5 years since the first time we went. I remember the first one we didn't even have Sofia yet. All the kids have changed so much.

Apple Orchard Playdate

Sofia, Dane and Michele got to ride the pony's. Sofia and Dane LOVED it.

The group picture we took. Every year we get a picture of the group. It's fun to look back and see how the kids have grown.

Drew loves the animals. They had a baby cafe, 3 day old goats, pigs, chickens and a turkey. Daddy showed up and surprised us. I like this one because it looks like Steve is given Drew a ticket. Both kids were really happy that Steve could join us.

Wow it's already September

Where has the summer gone? We have had a wonderful yet busy summer. I just can't believe it's September already. We have been so blessed this summer with such beautiful weather. We had a wonderful vacation, had lots of playdates with our friends. I'm sure we will be just as busy this fall. We might be going on another vacation. Sofia is enjoying school and next week Drew starts a gym class. I'll post pictures of our first day. Some pictures of what we have been doing.

After we saw Thomas we came home and Grandma had gotten all the Thomas train stuff out. Drew is still playing with it. He loves Thomas the train. (Someone tell my why we took him to see Thomas, he didn't know who Thomas was before that)

We went to a new place called Bounce O Roma with Steve's sister Stacy, Brandon, Lilly and Grandma and Grandpa T. It was a lot of fun. We already made plans to visit again.

One of the apple orchards opened up a week ago. We meet Erica and Micah out there. The kids had so much fun playing and eating the apples and donates. We already have plans to go

tomorrow. Fun Fun.

The house is completed. I wanted all of us on the front porch, but my mom won't get in the picture. I should of photoshop her in.

Thomas the Train

We went to A day out with Thomas. We meet Erica, Jeramey and Micah. We were not able to sit with them on the train, but joined them after the train ride. The kids really enjoyed the train. They also liked playing in the water. Thanks Erica and family for joining us, we had fun.

First day of 4 year old Preschool

Sofia running to us. She gave me the biggest hug. I hugged and kissed her lots. We missed our baby girl.

On the way, to get ice cream. All day preschool wore Sofia out.

Today was Sofia's first day of preschool. She will be going all day three days a week. Sofia didn't want to go this morning. I didn't want her to stay all day. When we left I was crying and when we picked her up I was crying. This is the first time I have been away from her that long. I don't even want to think about kindergarten. When we picked her, we asked if she like school and she said yes. Steve had a special treat for her. He took all of us to DQ for ice cream. I'm hoping that Monday will be better for me.

Drew enjoyed the day with us all to himself. We took him to the fair. He loved seeing all the animals and seeing his cousin Kayla.

Zoo and Sofia's Yellow Belt

We had a busy day. We went to the zoo with my sister, niece, great niece, and Lyle. We had a great time, seeing all the animals. We want to go back in the fall. I have never been in the fall or winter. When we got home from the zoo, it was time for TKD. Sofia received her yellow belt today. Grand Master Ha was the one who gave our the belts. He called her "Sofia China".

He also told us we had a picture of her that he was going to make into a poster. He told us we could buy it from him for 1,000. He laughed while he said it. We did to.

Tomorrow is Sofia's first full day of Pre K 4. I don't know how we or how she is going to handle it. All day without Sofia. Before she went to bed, she told me she doesn't want to go to school. I'm a little sad, last year she loved school. I hope she likes it once she gets there.

Taekwondo Class

Today Sofia tested for her yellow belt. She did really good. When all the kids were done getting their awards, Grand Master asked the parents of Sofia to stay. I thought oh no what happened. Sofia got Best student award. She got a patch and a medal. We are so proud of her. Steve had to work, so my sister went with. Thanks Tina, for going and taking pictures.

Fair Time

We took the kids to the fair this week. It was very hot, but we had a great time. We went with another family, who adopted their girls from China. The girls are almost the same age, and they enjoy seeing each other. We hope to see them more since they moved closer to us.
Sofia and Drew were not too sure about the rides. But Sofia LOVED the horse ride. Drew LOVED the fishing game.

Water Fun

It has been VERY hot in the upper 90's, with a heat index over 100. The kids and I have been playing with there water ball. Sofia and Drew love the water. If they could they would be in a pool everyday. We had parents night at Sofia's preschool this week. We can't believe next Friday she starts school again. This year she will be in PreK 4. She will be going 3 days a week instead of 2 and we also choose to put her in all day. I don't know how she will do, but we figured next year she will be going 5 days a week all day.

Summer time

This was our girls night out. My sister took the family (girls to Lino's for dinner. Thanks Tina, we should do it more.

The kids enjoying the playset we bought them. We play on it almost everyday.
My boys, grandma got them a new toy. They were showing off. Such good boys.

I can't believe how fast this summer has gone by. Sofia starts school in two weeks. We have been very busy with the house. It is almost done, we just have to put some trim up, do some landscaping and clean the basement. I'm hopeful we can have a garage sale this year. We brought 5 truck loads home from storage and almost all of it were Sofia and Drew's toys. If we don't have one this year we are going to have one in the spring.

Last day in Georgia.

Thank you Nick, Leigh and Brody for letting us visit you. We had lots of fun. We are glad to be home, but already miss you all.

Hugs and kisses.

This was on our way home in Metropolis, IL