Grace goes to her first movie!

Tonight we took Grace to the movie theater for the very first time. We saw "The Princess and the Frog." She did very well, even through some of the scary parts...I had to close my eyes though :)
When we sat her in the theater seat, it flipped up. It was so funny! She was just too small. We also got her popcorn so that she would have the full experience. However, once the movie started...after 20 minutes of commercials and previews... Grace's eyes were fixed on the screen. With her sippy cup in one hand and a popcorn kernel in the other, she sat there in awe.
It was a cool experience for all of us!

Faith, Music and Martial Arts

Since Grace has been part of our family we have been trying to instill in her values, music and other healthy practices. Here are some photos and videos of her experiencing these activities and practices...enjoy, we do!

Tornados and Pumkins

It's that time of year again!

It has now become a tradition to have a pumpkin carving and movie night every year around Halloween. Of course we come up with a theme every year and encourage everyone to dress up. This year it was "The Wizard of OZ." Grace actually chose this theme because she favored a Dorthy costume.

Here are some photos and a video of the event.

I always make a flyer to email out to those coming with the theme for the evening.



Our little Dorthy ready to "eat."



"Where are my ruby slippers?"



"Cake...Yes!"



Kisses for the camera.



PUMPKIN!



The crew with their creations.



We take this kind of photo every year. I really don't know why, but it's a tradition now and it MUST be followed :)



The pumpkins in a row - unlit.



The pumpkins in a row - lit.














It's a twister! It's a twister!




Little Dorthy, Witch and Scare Crow.








Grace and the "tornado." Or is it...Grace IS the tornado? You be the judge.

New Baby Cousin

We went to the cousins to celebrate a birthday and visit. We have not seen them in a awhile so it was nice to catch up. Grace especially enjoyed "holding" her little cousin with Mommy. It was a long day for Grace and she fell asleep on the way home. We made sure to document the event :)

Pumpkin Patch

We trumpt through the pumpkin patch!

Phuong made many cookies for the Mom's Club bake sale and had a booth at the local farm and pumpkin patch. It was a fun event and Grace had a good time as well.



Mommy and daughter



Grace among the pumpkins.



"Which one should I pick?"



"Ah...this one is just my size!"



"Actually, I could use all of these!!"



"Have you seen Shrek?"



"Mommy! Hand?"



OK. We just cannot resist taking these photos of Grace on the potty outdoors. These will be great to use when she is older :)



"Turkey? Where's the turkey?"

Grace and her little sister...first photos together

Grace is already getting along well with her little sister. Every night she says good night and gives Joy (well, Joy's photo) a hug and a kiss. She is so sweet!
When we ask Grace where Joy or "Mei Mei" is she will point to the photo. Also, when we ask her if she loves her sister, Grace says "Yah!"

Announcing the blessing of Joy Mei

Well, you will probably see the new title of our blog. Our family is growing with another daughter and what a blessing she is! This is Joy Mei. She was born on 5/14/09 in Taiwan. Although she is across the ocean right now, she is at home in our hearts.

We long to hold you Joy. May God bless you and those holding you today. We are coming soon to bring you home to your forever family!

Grace deep in prayer

We have always made it a point to give thanks to God before every meal. Grace now bows her head and says "Amen."
She has since become more convicted during our meal time prayers :)

Fun Photos!

Mommy and daughter.




Grace likes to tickle my ears :)

Phuong's Birthday!

This was Phuong's birthday party. Looking back at these photos, you would think that it was Grace's birthday :)