Pictures of the Week

We got an infant diaper in the mail so Olivia had to get her doll and put the diaper on. She is rocking her baby and humming to her like I do with Olivia nearly every night before bed.

Olivia putting her baby down for a nap in her bassinet.

Olivia riding her bicycle before the Saksons arrive.

The Saksons came over on Saturday night to discuss our Disney Cruise or just a trip to Disney World. I have a feeling it is going to be just a trip to Disney because a cruise is expensive at least the one that Will and I want to go on.

Olivia (Sleeping Beauty) & Zoe (Barbie Princess)
On the tv is OU beating Texas Tech. Boomer Sooner!!!

Zoe (Sleeping Beauty) & Olivia (Arial)

The two princesses with Prince Will.

Fun Weekend!

Disney on Ice

Saturday we went to Disney on Ice at Reliant Arena. It was good but not great. It was mostly about "The Incredibles", a movie that Olivia has only seen a little bit of. The best part was we saw a friend of ours we haven't seen since we left Beaumont. Actually her husband is a preacher as well and the past couple of years she hasn't gone to the annual conference so I haven't seen her since we moved. They have since moved to another church. Peter happened to look to the left and Stefanie was walking up the steps to sit down with her son, Spencer, and her in-laws. Her husband, Todd, was in Africa on a mission trip. I got to talk to her for about a minute because the show was about to start. We also ran into friends from church and another adoptive parent that was a travel mate of my friend Sherri's. We live in a city of 4 million people and it is amazing how often you run into people you know.

Olivia as Dash Parr.

We only saw Cinderella two times. What a bummer for Olivia.

Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Goofy

Olivia with the stale popcorn that cost $4.50.

Pharyn's Birthday Party

Sunday afternoon we went to Pharyn's 3rd Birthday Party @ Planet Funk Dance Academy. It was a lot of fun. I think the adults enjoyed it as much as the kids. We got to line dance and Jacel (Pharyn's mom) taught the guys a dance to "Beat It" that they performed at the end of the party. Yes... my husband participated in the dance. I adore my husband but the poor man has NO rhythm at all. PFDA offers HipHop classes on Monday nights and I talked with Jacel about going so we will be attending a class real soon.

The birthday girl!!

Olivia and Pharyn running around!

Peter getting ready to "dance".

Doing a little craft project.

Having fun!!

Sweet Olivia!

Please Pray!

Please for this family. http://www.lydiahope.blogspot.com/

They are in China and have turned down their referral due to the child being more developmentally delayed than what was given in her info. The CCAA is telling them they do not have another referral (paper ready child) for them while they are in China and will probably have to go home without a child and wait for another referral. I can't imagine having to go through that. Please keep them in your prayers.

Daddy will you sleep upstairs?

When Peter got home tonight around 8:00 he went straight up to Olivia's room. She wanted to stay awake until he got home. When he got up their she asked if he would sleep upstairs. Of course he felt good because she wanted him to sleep with her. So he asked, "You want Daddy to sleep with you tonight?" Olivia said, "No I want to sleep downstairs with Mommy." So basically she wanted them to switch places. I thought it was sweet but I don't think Peter did.

Nia

This morning I took a new exercise class called Nia. I read about it in the magazine called "More". The magazine for woman over 40. After I read the article... I got on my computer and googled it and found a studio in the Heights which is only about 15 minutes away if there is no traffic. Luckily there was no traffic this morning at 9:00. Here is a quote from the studios webpage, "Nia is a dynamic cardiovascular workout that stimulates and integrates your mind/body/spirit and leaves you feeling recharged, rejuvenated, and fully alive. Nia blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts (including yoga) to allow your dancer, athlete, warrior, and child within to expressively emerge." I had a wonderful time. I have been looking for some type of exercise that included dance because I love to dance. It is an hour long class and I was tired but exhilarated by the end of the class. Right now I could go to sleep. I get up in the mornings and walk on my treadmill but I have never been this tired before... but it is a good tired. The studio offers two free weeks for Houston residents so I am taking advantage of it and have signed up for 5 more classes. Here is the studios website http://niamoves.com/.

First movie!!

Today we went to see "Madagascar 2 Escape Africa". This was Olivia's first movie at a theatre. She did good but during some of it she got bored and wanted to go home. We were not going home. She did finally get into it towards the end of it. If it would have been a movie about princesses she would have sat perfectly still for the entire movie.

Best Friends

Today, Olivia told me I was her best friend.

I was sitting on the couch and she was on the floor at my feet. She hugged my legs and said, "Mommy, you are my best friend."

Melted my heart.

Just Pictures

China Trip

Today I was looking through our pictures from our trip to get Olivia. I still remember that trip like it was yesterday. After I looked at all the pictures I felt very sad. I think because she will be our only child and I am having a hard time remembering her that little. When I was growing up I always wanted 3 children. Adoption never entered my mind because I thought I would be able to have my own children. I probably would have been able to if I would have married in my twenties. I didn't get married until I was 32 years old and Peter and I didn't start trying to have children until I was 34. I know in my heart that God's plan for me was to adopt Olivia because I saw Him revealing His plan to me little by little but there are still days I wish I could have had a child.

Gotcha Day!

On the way back to the hotel. Olivia passed out while Brianna cried the entire time.

Playing with her stacking cups.

Bath time. Her big beautiful eyes look so sad.

My favorite picture of her while in China.

My second favorite picture.

Smiling and having fun.

She could sleep anywhere.

My sweet baby.

Comforting herself.

Those sad eyes again!