Sunday, July 20, 2008

Sophia
That was then....February, 2006



This is now....July, 2008



Kaylei
That was then....February, 2006



This is now....July, 2008



Faith
That was then....February, 2006



This is now....July, 2008

July 20, 2008

Well, our time together has come to an end. We felt blessed to be able to spend time together this morning in Kaylei's room having a short devotion (led by Kaylei's daddy). How great it is to have this special connection and bond with brothers and sisters in Christ!

It was a little sad leaving...I felt like we were back in China saying our goodbye's to each of the families. Thankfully though, this was not "goodbye" but "see you next time." On our way back home, Sophia said "Mommy, I love Faith, Kaylei and Molly and they love me!" How cute was that!











Saturday, July 19, 2008

July 19, 2008
Children's Museum


We were originally thinking about going to the Pittsburgh Zoo today but we felt we had enough sun yesterday so we decided to go to the Children's Museum. Sophia had a great time and REALLY liked playing in the waterplay area!

Here the girls are modeling their reunion t-shirts. You can see that Alison's name is on the t-shirt but she was not able to make it after all. Sophia was a little sad when we told her that Alison was not going to be there.















Friday, July 18, 2008

July 18, 2008
Kennywood Amusement Park


We started the day with a leisurely breakfast downstairs then it was off to Kennywood Amusement Park. Despite the sun and heat, the girls did amazingly well.



















Thursday, July 17, 2008

July 17, 2008
Jiangxi Girls Reunion!

After nearly 2 1/2 years Sophia was reunited with two of her "China Sisters" from the Guangchang SWI: Faith and Kaylei.

The rendezvous place: Pittsburgh, PA. The families arrived in PA around 5 p.m. After the long car rides, we decided to go to Chuck-E-Cheese to give the girls a chance to stretch those legs!

Sophia checks out our "home away from home" for the next few days!


A little AIR HOCKEY with Kaylei...






Faith's mommy made the girls the most ADORABLE fairy costumes. Sophia LOVED hers!! All the girls did...they wore them throughout the whole weekend!! Here Sophia is posing with Faith's sister Molly!


Here is Kaylei getting "fairy goodies" from Faith's mommy. Look at that adorable face!


Faith's beautiful smile!
July 17 - July 20, 2008

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

July 15, 2008







Monday, June 30, 2008

June 30, 2008

Saturday, June 28, 2008

June 28, 2008