Our family day ~~

Two years ago today Ellie Pei Hua was placed into my arms...

I'm still in disbelieve how time has flown by and my baby is no longer a baby:(   She's this amazing little girl that's so witty and funny (check out the videos on FB this past week) ~   And you continue to make mommy and daddy's heart melt with this enormous love for you!!  

                         ~~~  What amazing gift that God has given us, to LOVE ~~~

~~Ellie P ~ Mommy and daddy love you so much ~~ You're such a super duper, wonderful and amazing daughter ~~ We're so proud to be your parents..xoxo

We have been so blessed with our beautiful family and we're so grateful that God chose us to be Ellie's mommy and daddy...  God is good!

Nana...

Brian's sweet, sweet Nana passed away today ... She was an amazing woman that I grew to love dearly.   I remember meeting her for the first time, and her giving me the most warm and welcoming hug like I'd been apart of her life for years.   There were so many things that I admired about Nana, like riding a jet ski in her 70's or  her keeping up with the young ones on the dance floor at our wedding.  So many wonderful memories for Brian as child on the lake with his Nana and his grandfather.  Precious, precious memories...

She embraced life with this beautiful spirit, kind and loving heart...

And with adventure...

We're very thankful that Nana got to meet her sweet angel great~grandbaby, Ellie.  I think our hearts would've been crushed if she didn't get to meet Ellie.  Ellie brought her love and closure....

Grieving is the price you pay to love...
Nana.... We love you!  We will miss you dearly!!!   Go get fitted for your wings..                           

Ellie's 2nd Birthday...

(I will be going private in the next month with our blog.   If you're following our blog, please let me know if would love to continue to follow our family blog.  I'm getting some weird hits on blog that we're not comfortable with)

 Ellie.. your mommy and daddy love you so much!!!!  We couldn't imagine life without you or before you!  You're the most amazing daughter!!!   We had a wondeful weekend celebrating your special day, so many laughs, giggles, kisses and hugs!   Happy Birthday sweetie...xoxoxo

There was a baby at the next table that Ellie enjoyed watching while having her breakfast... too cute!

My sweet, sweet, sweet baby girl...

I just LOVE this great family picture...

Love.Love.Love.

FEBRUARY is OUR month of LOVE.........................

 Daddy's birthday is Wednesday, February 2nd and Ellie will be turning 2 on Saturday, February 5th.,  The Chinese New Year celebrations begins February 3rd  (we're hoping to take part in some of the chinese festivities), which is Uncle Anthony's birthday, then Ya Ya's birthday is February 14th, Then Great Aunt Martie's birthday is February 17th...... Lots of love, fun and pics ahead!

I remember seeing Ellie's smile for the first time (orphanage update photos), and it still melts mommy's heart...

Taiwan R.O.C.ks...

... has launched on Facebook!!!  It's growing by the day, everyone is seeing new faces for the first time or old faces that haven't seen in while.   It's quite amazing watching these families that are coming together, sharing photos and their journey to their children.

Taiwan R.O.C.ks was launched to get the invitation out to families across the country for the 1st Annual Taiwan R.O.C.ks reunion in Dallas, Texas in August 2011.   This will be the first gathering for the families and children from Taiwan and other Asia countries.   If this is a HUGE success, then it will moving annually across the country, so families can be apart of the annual gathering as the location moves closer to their region.... That's the goal!

However, Taiwan R.O.C.ks has became much more than an invite these last few days on Facebook, it's become a HUGE place to meet other families to chat.   If you would like to join the group, go to Facebook, and search for  "Taiwan R.O.C.ks"   If you're not on Facebook, there will be a blog popping up soon for families to share photos and of course, more information on the reunion in August.

Wrapping up another year...

~~~ 2011 Here we come!! ~~~

Ellie received her Fairy wings this year at Renaissance Festival...

We discovered an AWESOME playground...

We had to share our discovery with Miss Hayden and her mommy when they met us for some play time on their visit to Houston...

                    And the girls LOVED it!!!  We can't wait to visit with them very soon!

We just loved hearing their giggles...

        

     the joy they bring into our lives is SO magical...

                       it just melts our hearts to see our girls come together by LOVE and adoption...

       to watch this wonderful friendship blossom is the MOST two amazing gifts that two mothers could receive ...our daughters.

             A Christmas Festival with SNOW... Ellie isn't too fond of it though...

    The night before Christmas, and Ellie is still awake with a snack..

   Thank you mommy and daddy for the box that's just my size!!!!

                                                           These boots are for dancing!!