Grandma Jan comes to visit...

Mark's mom Jan, came for a visit from California to see us. She has not had the best time so far due to a back/hip ache. We have been hanging around the house a lot. Kaylee has warmed right up to her. She loves for Grandma Jan to read to her. We are hoping that we can get to Williamsburg Outlets before she goes back home on Thursday.

We have had another visitor this week- Peggy's dog Tobey. He has had a ball running around out back "with the girls" and tormenting my cats, Tater and Sassy.

Earlier in the week, Mark's dad and Jane came over and surprised Dylan and I with an early Birthday cake and presents. It was very nice.

Kaylee went to see Santa...

Mark and I took Kaylee to Short Pump Town Center to get her picture taken with Santa Claus. She was so pretty in the red and black dress that Peggy bought her. Everything was going just great, I was talking to Mrs Claus and holding Kaylee, and then Santa called us over....OMG- Kaylee was screaming and holding out her arms for me and yelling maaamaaaaa. We bought the pictures even though you can see her back teeth from the screaming and her eyes are closed and her arms are stretched out for me. Other than that, we had a good time...LOL We will look back on this and laugh about it. HA HA

Thanksgiving was very nice. My sisters and I were at Walmart at 5:00am on Black Friday. I am going to try very hard to not have to EVER do that again. We love to shop, but people yelling and pushing and jumping in line, is not my cup of tea. I did manage to get what I came for and some other items too! We spent the entire day shopping, having a blast just being together.

Sunday after church, we had a Fellowship dinner. There was great food and good conversation.

Mark, Dylan, Kaylee and I put the Christmas tree up and it looks very pretty. Everyone tells me I need a bigger tree because I (they say) I have too many decorations on mine. I love it just the way it is...

Dylan is getting ready to turn 16 on the 23rd. I can't believe my baby is getting so big.

Mark and I have had a family meeting and we have decided to become foster/adoptive parents. We have completed the 8 week course and our homestudy has been turned in. All we do now is wait for social services to call with a child/siblings. We feel that there is another child out there that needs us and we have so much love to give. I do know that some people may not agree with us doing this. So with all do respect, keep it to your self. We have NO doughts that this is what we want to do. That does not mean you will not hear me complain or vent, but just be a friend and listen and even give positive advice. I hope you all understand how much I care about everyone of you.

Kayleebug...

I can't seem to stop taking pictures of Kaylee... She is just the cutest little thing! Her personality is so bubbly. But let me tell you, she is one stubborn girl. We are definitly going to have our hands full. I bet my parents are looking down from Heaven and saying HA HA HA HA...

I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Mark put this video together of our journey to China to get Kaylee. The music that he chose was beautiful. The song "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts is the most touching song and will probably make you cry...

A video of our trip to China to get Kaylee...

Happy times...

Kaylee has changed so much since we brought her home in February. That once frightened little baby has become the light of our eyes and has such a wonderful personality. She has started to do what we call "the chicken dance" and it just cracks us up. When I open her door in the morning, she has such a beautiful smile and waves at me. It is the most amazing thing to just see the love in her precious eyes.