Wow!

I can't believe that my little blog has had over 15,000 views! Just the day to day stuff of our family, it is really gratifying to know that so many are interested.

I think we get this traffic because we are linked to Tina at The Story of You. Tina made our beautiful blog. Tina does blogs and websites for people adopting from China, and has also adopted from China herself.

I am really hoping that people come to see us because of Jia. I hope they can see what life is like for a family who adopted a 3 year special needs girl from China and how she has turned into a happy healthy Asian-American girl.

If one family decides to adopt because they have read my blog it would mean the world to me. If you are thinking about it--do it, adopting all three of our girls is the best thing Drew and I ever did!

Jia's Bad Day

Okay, I am feeling like the worst Mom in the whole world. Today Jia had a Christmas Show for her Aftercare class and we missed it! In my defense, they didn't send any notification home, but she came running out saying "Did you see my show?' That ripped my heart out. (does this mean I really am too old to be the Mom of a 6 yr old?)

THEN, we got home and she showed me her "boo boo's" a big cut on her knee and a medium cut on her arm. When I asked her what happened she said that someone pushed her down on the playground and that her teacher took her to the nurse. NO ONE called or contacted Drew or I. This is the same school the called me every time Katie looked at them funny,and we didn't get any notification, so I am a little upset and sent an email to the teacher.

Anyway, tough day for my little "G".

Decorating the "Big" Tree

If you look closely you will see my little Tink posing by the tree.

Jia is thrilled that we saved one of the ornaments she made last year-of course she has a brand new "crop"

Katie, reaching for the top

Some of our ornaments (I collect them) I have a Christmas picture of the girls with Santa every year

Side shot

Remember how obsessive I am about Christmas Trees? Well this year we have the main tree, my Mexican tree in my bedroom and the girls each have a teeny tree in their rooms--Anna has purple, Katie-white with green and Jia has pink, very art deco (i guess) The good thing is that they all have my requisite WHITE LIGHTS!

Sad Night in Gator Nation

Are Gator tears anything like crocodile tears?

You CAN go Ice Skating in Florida!

The big girls are going out with their friends tonight to the Ice Skating rink.

Gator Eve....and Jia's Christmas Party

Today is the day before the SEC championship. FLORIDA which is number one is playing Alabama which is number 2. So today the girls were decked out in their best blue and orange.

Also today was Jia's school Christmas party. Jia's Dad accompanied her to this bash. They had different stations where they made different things. They had a Christmas tree, where all the kids were supossed to bring n ornament that was a tradition in their family and decorate the tree. Jia brought the German Christmas pickle.

Jia's teacher also bought them each a present. Each got a book, wrapped up as a gift with an inscription in it. Moving Jia to this school, and keeping her in Kindergarten were two of the best things we have ever done.

Enjoy the pictures. Cross your fingers for that Gator win!

Anna Scores Again!

Anna scored another goal tonight! She also had two assists. Missed it, no pictures, but I am so proud of my girl!