Happy New Year to All...

As the New Year comes upon us, we are going to have another celebration on January 20th. That is our GOTCHA DAY (when we first got Kaylee in China) When we were in China, I shopped and purchased many small chinese items to give to Kaylee on special days as she grows up. We are also planing to have a Birthday party for her in February when she turns 2. 

I have been taking down Christmas decorations this week. I am getting the urge to clean out all the closets, cabinets and drawers and take it to Goodwill. 

Dylan loves his drums, I on the other hand is having some difficulty with it.  Kaylee likes playing in her tent, she has her dolls and puzzles and blankets in there with her.

My nephew Matthew came over today and ate dinner with us. He also had previously given us some deer meat and I had frozen it. Well Matthew decided to thaw it out and slice it up and put seasoning in it. I am going to cook it tomorrow night, wish me luck!!

Kaylee and her toys...

Well things have slowed down now. All the entertaining is over and I am now trying to get my house back in order. Kaylee has been overwhelmed with all of the toys that she got from Santa and family. She has taken on the roll of mommie to her doll that Aunt Trudy gave  her. They sleep together and she will give her a bottle and even try and feed her real food.  Kaylee also got some lego blocks that she has started to take interest in.

Our 1st Christmas with Kaylee...

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Dylan got a set of drums (yes, I have made a BIG mistake) an Ihome for his Ipod and several other items. Kaylee did not have a clue as to what was going on. She just opened one present after the other and had a blast. Kaylee's Aunt Trudy gave her a baby doll that she just loves. Aunt Peggy gave Kaylee a little big wheel, a walking and singing Brobee from Yo Gabba Gabba and also Foofa that shakes and makes noises. Santa brought Kaylee a Hello Kitty tent, that she loves and mega blocks, puzzles, books and she aslo got a small magna doodle that she really likes. We have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with our family and seeing Kaylee look at the Christmas lights, and hearing all the music and she would start dancing. It has been such a memorable time for us. Kaylee has gotten more vocal and her personality is really starting to shine.

Grandma Jane, Grandpa George, Linda Geoghegan and Mary Frances Cotton came over for dinner tonight and we also exchanged presents. The night turned out great.

An early Christmas with Grandma Jan...

We celebrated Dylan and my Birthday on Wednesday. We went out to dinner at Vinny's. Mark had the waitress bring out a ice cream cake to us. I went to Bible study and our teacher Richard and his wife Linda had a cake for me too...LOL When I arrived home, I had presents on the table waiting for me. I will have to say by far, my favorite present was from my son Dylan. He gave me a beautiful framed picture that he made with colored pencils and signed. It is going on the wall in my bedroom and will be treasured forever.

On Grandma Jan's last night with us, we celebrated Christmas with a nice dinner and presents. Grandma Jan made a delicious crab and cream cheese dip appetizer that we enjoyed while waiting for dinner. We then moved into the living room and enjoyed Christmas music while taking turns opening presents. Mark was so happy to receive a Shiatzu back massaging cushion from his mom. Kaylee really had a blast opening presents for the first time. We all had a nice evening.