Wisconsin Dells

Steve went to Sofia's school to talk about his job. It's police week. Steve said Sofia was SO excited to see him. She came running to him to give him a BIG HUG. All the kids made him Thank You cards.

We took the kids to the dells after Sofia got out of school. This was not planned so Sofia and Drew were very excited when we told them where we were going. We usually plan a dell's trip in November for Sofia's adoption day. But this year we went early. I'm sure we will be back in November or December or even both months. Sofia has lots of day's off.

Sofia's first field trip

The three girls I was in charge off. Sofia is in the purple coat!

Sofia first field trip was to the apple orchard. I'm one of the room mom, so I got to go. It was Sofia's first time on a school bus! I had the option to take the bus or my own car. I rode the bus with Sofia. (But didn't' take any pictures on the bus) The kids learned how they pick the apples, separate and wash them. We all got a cider apple donut and cider apple juice. They were yummy!! I can't wait till there next field trip, we are going to the tree farm in December.

Happy Birthday Steve

Today we celebrated Steve's birthday. In the morning we had playgroup at a apple orchard. Then home for lunch and nap.. Then we went out to dinner, Steve pick one of my favorite places to eat Shogun. Then it was home to open presents. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Love you!!

Drew got a new toy

We got drew a John Deere Gator. He LOVES it..... We can't keep him off it. I think we might have a farm boy!! If only we lived on a farm!! LOL

Ty's Birthday

Happy birthday TY. Our boy is 8 year's young today. He got to go to the store and pick out a new baby. (He picked a cow, which he tries to carry on his walk) We took him to McDonald's for a plain hamburger, and he picked out a pig ears for his treat.

FCC Picnic (Happy Grandparents Day)

All of the FCC girls!!!!

Some of Sofia friends. Every year we take a picture on this airplane. Wow they are sure getting big...
The dad's having a cooking licking contest....

Today, we went to a local park and meet with families that adopted from China. We love see how the kids have grown.

Drew's first day at friday playmats

We enrolled Drew at the YMCA. They have a wonderful preschool/swim lesson program. Every friday Drew gets to go play and swim for 2 hours. This is the first time we have left Drew with anyone other than family. He loves it.

Boy fishing

The boys went fishing today, they were not so lucky in catching anything. We all had a fun. Drew Loves to fish.

Sofia's first day of kindergarten

Hugs and Kisses from Drew, Grandma and Daddy.

This is the picture the local newspaper ran in there special on "Back to School"

Sofia and Alyssa on there first day of school.

So had a great day at school today. We got to take her into her school, I didn't want to leave her. We said our "see you later" and I walked out crying. I didn't let Sofia see me. I'm just in shock on how time flies by so quickly.

Summer is coming to a END:(

We have had a busy summer, with play date, vacation, parks, zoo's and the fair. We will be saying goodbye to summer next week. Sofia starts Kindergarten on the 24Th. We can't believe it!

Rmembering Grandpa Ed

Picking out which color they wanted. I bought all the color of the rainbow.

Getting ready to release there balloons.
Drawing the balloons with chalk afterwards.

Two years ago today, we lost Grandpa Ed to cancer. He is missed greatly. We released balloons in honor of him. The kids each got to either write a letter or color a picture. Sofia choose to do both. They each got to release there balloon, but before they did they gave the balloon a kiss. And said please carry this balloon, picture and kiss to heaven for our grandpa.

Sofia lost her first tooth

The before and after! Our Sofia is getting older, she lost her first tooth today. The tooth fairy bought her a certificate and money. Grandma also got her something extra special. Thank you Ms. Tooth Fairy