Fall Fun...

THE PUMPKIN FARM

Apple Picking...



We made our annual trip to the pumpkin farm on Saturday. Despite being too hot (80+ degrees) we had a great time. Sophie loved all the pumpkin displays and animals. Then on Monday we went apple picking. Again, way TOO hot. It is not supposed to be 85 degrees during October in upstate NY. We had a great time despite the heat! :)

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, SOPHIE!!!!!

Here are some pictures from Sophie's party...I can't believe she is 2!!!

Feelings...

I must say I feel a tad defeated after not getting our LOA before the government closed down for the week...I know it's my own fault for building these expectations but I can't help it. It's becoming harder to be patient...but I will try b/c I know there is nothing I can do. As defeated as I may feel receiving new pics of my little angel always raises my spirits...I know I am truly blessed to get so many updated pics of our daughter...PLEASE LOA come soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will today be the day?????????? It's day 81....that seems to be the lucky day for many families... I guess I have to wait and see......

AND THIS IS WHY SOPHIE NEEDS HER SISTER!!

She needs a best friend that does not chase squirrels!!!

New Picture...

Here is a new picture of Ella...I was so excited to see that one of the teachers at the university in Jilin had visited the kids and posted the pictures...Ella actually has hair now...she is so precious and I can't wait any longer...well I guess I have to!

I pray that we get our LOA this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is day 76!

Labor Day Fun...

Here are some pics from our Greene Labor Day Picnic. Sophie had so much fun and got to see all of her friends. She got to ride the boats with Maddie from church and then got to play with some rocks (lots of fun!!!) with baby Tati. She also got to spend the time with her Aunt Keekee who she rarely gets to see (that's who is holding Sophie on the bouncy slide.) She had a great day!!























New York State Fair

Here are pics from the NYS Fair. Sophie had so much fun!!