Monday, September 24, 2007

Cade trying out a bed on the floor. That lasted about five minutes before he wanted to sleep in his pack n' play.
Makin jello jigglers

yogurt and egg salad...mmm
if they acted like this all the time =)

We had a fun packed couple of days with Abby while her brother Hudson was born!
This is where the kids get lolly pops at least twice a week

girls just want to have fun

... and Cade too

I thought since everyone asks if Lily and Caedmon are twins, why not dress Abby and Lily up alike, since they'll probably ask anyway!
We were quite a sight as we walked down the street. The girls were in the stroller and Cade was in the carrier. We got quite a few comments.

This is Lily's first day of successfully chewing gum.
She's a huge fan now.


Of all their toys, I think this old stool is their favorite.

Our view from the back of a taxi.

Lils and I went to visit my good friend and her mom. We had a really special time.


Lily modeling Caedmon's shoes... it was all her idea

Making peanut butter cookies.. I hardy had to do a thing!

I hope that look doesn't represent the taste

Washing dishes after... one of Caedmon's favorite things to do

My friend teaching me how to cook Chinese food
Clockwise beginning at noon: mushroom & bai cai (not sure of english name), homestyle tofu soup, curry beef and veggies, and finally, broccoli. What a feast!
(I tried the next day to make something and it was a total bomb. Next time I'll have to watch a little closer... and add a little more oil).

now modeling the jammies... again, Lily's idea

This is what brought us to the emergency room about a month ago. A black eye. Poor kiddo. Lily fell off her step stool used to brush her teeth; only I think they were using it up-side-down as a boat or something. It was pretty deep but the doctor said a few stitches might not be worth the hassle of it all. It healed very nicely and Lily was a good sport through it all.

Some friends going back to the states gave us their bikes... perfect size for Lily and Caedmon! They ride them almost daily.


Happy Birthday DAD!!! We had a fun evening of celebrating at a park near by.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet.” -Psalm 119:105

Monday, August 27, 2007

life in china
(4 days of training an hour and a half away)
Lily giving bear an airplane ride

just hanging out in the tv cabinet... where's Lily?




what a gorgeous day

stopping for a treat



who doesn't like jumping on the bed??

a $4 world wide wrestling match the week we were back
this building is in preparation for the olympics


a smoke machine created unique ambiance as these ladies presented medals and flowers

still on U.S. soil
Lily insisted she carry her new back pack from Mimi and Papa everywhere we went!
She loves it!

our flight from Appleton to Chicago
the smallest plane we've been on... a 60 seater


at the airport again

finally on our way!

we made it home! time for a nap

still in Wisconsin visiting GG and Gampy
and trying on snowsuits in August!


helping Gampy mow
Happy Gretta!

Cade trying out Uncle Phil's hair gel

cousins

A trip to the Green Bay New Zoo

Who knew a giraffe's tongue is black?

picking up something out of reach

an entertaining otter

going in circles on the Merry-Go-Round

Who's mom is who?

Visiting Nai Nai and Ye Ye
This is Josh's sister Sarah holding her baby picture up to Lily!

fun family get togethers

more cousins!

Lily, MariElla and Chase

boys being boys

Allison and Lily

Benjamin and Caedmon

The whole gang