JIA GOES TO JIA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

The boy in the middle is Devin. He is in serious trouble as both of the Jia's are madly in love with him.

Getting last minute instructions. The Jias' are standing together.

Choosing animals

Ah Ha! Way to go, our Jia has Devon for the moment!

See the look in her eyes? At least she picks the cute ones!

Jia's finished product! She was most impressed that her dog had underwear.

In this picture you can see Kayla Jia's older sister in the background. Both girls were adopted as infants.

We have mentioned before that for the past two years our Jia has been in class with another Jia adopted from China. Because of this, our Jia is known as Jia-Li in class.

Anyway, the other Jia had her birthday party at Build-a-Bear in the mall. I let Drew loose with the camera and I think he took 1 million pictures. There were only 2 Dad's there and they both went wild with the photography (guess thats the manly thing to do at a 7 yr old party)

Anyyway, here are the many, may pictures Drew took. Be warned.

Columbus Day with Jia

Here are a few pictures of the egg carton diorama Jia made in school for Columbus Day. Be sure to scroll down and see the big girls latest shopping spree.

HALLOWEEN GIFTS FROM NONA AND GRANDPA

The big girls and I started out last evening attending a meeting of "Volunteer Broward" It was a training session that showcased all the events and places you could reach out in the community.

On the way home we just had to stop at our brand new Old Navy, which the girls loved and they told me it looks just like the one in Calgary.

They were having a big sale as it was the first day it was open, plus I had some coupons, so the girls each got a little something. Anna's sweater is new, and Katie's whole outfit is new. They were both very pleased with their purchases.

Today is their first Honor Society meeting so they are excited about that.

Thanks Nona and Grandpa, you made the girls happy, they love to shop. But don't we all?

Good or Bad News?

Lesa's Last Classroom?

I heard from the Social Security office on Friday. I have been approved for benefits. This has come much faster than I thought, and my Dr.s' were thinking I would have to go through an interview process, but I got it sooner than expected. Hmmm....good or bad?

I have mixed feelings. None of my Dr.'s will let me go back to a teaching position, or at this point, any position at all. When I am feeling better, I will be able to work part time with a limit as to how much money I can make. I am relieved and sad. Does that make any sense?

A bit of very sad news, my sister-in-law Jenny is home in Jamaica as her Mother passed away. I know that Jenny's heart must be heavy as I know she didn't see her Mom as much as she would have liked to. Please send prayer for Jenny and her family.

Special thanks to Craig, A.T. and V.B., Dr. Massey, Dr. Pascal and of course Drew for helping me sort out the Social Security red tape.

Anna & Katie's Halloween Party

The Party Girls

Pirate Katie

Samantha, Christine and Anna

Katie on her way to the party
such pretty hair!

Beautiful Katie up close

Anna on her way to the party

Katie's mask

Anna's Clown Mask

October 9th, 2010
John Lennon's 70th Birthday
"Give Peace a Chance"

Every year the girls friend Katrina has a big Halloween party. This year it was a little early, but the girls took pictures and had a great time.

Flanagan Homecoming 2010

Some cute pictures of my sweet girls. Katie is at the pep rally during the school day. She did not want to attend the game this evening (just not a sports girl lately).

The picture of Anna is at the game tonight. Anna went to the game as "Press" and was the photographer for the game.