Introducing Ellie!

Relax, I am NOT adopting again, but my sister is . . . yes, after 6 years (LID 08/10/2006), I am proud to post the picture of my new niece:

Isn't she beautiful?

Here is what I know . . .

Jiang Song Die was born on March 3, 2011. She is residing in the Jiangcheng Social Welfare Institute in Guangdong Province. In November she was 16.5 lbs. and 26.7 inches. Travel anticipated in 4-6 weeks.

What a Christmas present!

End of Summer and Start of School 2011

How did it happen? Summer is over and we are 6 weeks into the school year! I swear that I didn't even blink! I did manage to gain 10 pounds though! What is that all about. Take off the swimsuit and put on the pounds! Sheez!









For the first year, special shoes seem to be very important to my kids.













Nails were pretty important, too.















New harido and bag for my 7th grader.



















Styling bag and shoe laces.



















 Happy to have a lunch bag in the backpack!



















The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Penguins were both represented.

Finally Disney!

 

My children were given a pretty special Christmas gift this year by their Aunt Linda. She took us with her to Orlando in February and the kids got to experience Disney World for the first time. I am sort of Disneyphobic, but I must admit even I had fun! Thank you, Aunt Linda!