Fun in the Snow

Last weekend we had a few inches of snow. The girls had so much fun. Our sledding hill is small but to the girls it was a huge mountain.

Zachary and Gizmo

If you go down a few posts you will see a photo of Zachary and his dog when we first got him. Look how much he has grown. The dog, not Zachary. Last Saturday Zachary started obedience lessons. Unfortunately, they are for the dog not Zachary.

I Am Back

Looks like I will be having more time on my hands pretty soon so I decided I would start writing on my blog,again.

Lots has happened since August 12(date I last posted). We celebrated 5 years home with Julia, Grace had her second surgery, and my best friend passed away.

My mom battled Alzheimers for over 15 years. On November 16, she peacefully went to be with the Lord. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her or talk to her. I know she is in heaven playing with her grandchild and catching up with all those that went before her.

Kristopher received the Big Envelope yesterday. Inside the big envelope was his acceptance letter to NC State University. Needless to say he has one proud Daddy. Kristopher does not like making commitments so he will not say if that is definitely where he wants to go. Since he has applied anywhere else and can't stand filling out college applications I think the chances are pretty good we will have another Wolf in the house.

I am going to attempt to keep this blog updated and share lots of pictures. I have to make up for lost time.

Grace- Two Years

Two years ago today Grace came into our lives. That day is still clearly etched in my mind. It is hard to forget our day touring the Forbidden City with sweat pouring off us, our flight to Fuzhou, and then being rushed to meet Grace. Upon meeting Grace a picture had to immediately be taken and Grace was pretty inconsolable. These strangers were holding her and she wanted no part of it. Those first few weeks Grace wanted nothing to do with Dallas. She wanted me to hold her all the time but I had to be standing up. Grace is still a little bit of Mommy's girl but she definitely loves her Daddy. Every day she asks a dozen times "Where is Daddy?"

Grace is one determined little girl. She knows what she wants and if it is in her power, she makes sure she gets it. She does everything with her whole heart. Her verbal skills are no where close to where they should be but she has made great progress. She is due to have another surgery in November. Her palate is too short so this surgery is needed for her to be able to form some of the sounds. Even with the language deficient you can clearly tell Grace is a bright little girl. She learns new concepts very quickly and problems solves well. Her speech will not slow her down.

Happy Family Day, Gracie Mei! We love you!

Gizmo

Zachary has been saving for a few months for a new puppy. Today we went to a shelter and he picked out Gizmo. Isn't he cute?

A Tribute to Dads

What a great tribute to Dads. Grace and Dallas are in the video twice and Julia once. Can you find them?

This and That

Are you wondering why I don't post as often anymore. Probably not but I will tell you anyway. Facebook is so much quicker. You can just post little blurbs. If you don't do facebook you should consider it. Don't forget to invite me to be your friend.

Today we are having a yard sale. I had to leave to bring Nick to baseball practice. When I left it was going well. What gets me is when you have great prices on clothes and someone wants to give you less. I am talking about .50 for a name brand kid's outfit in excellent condition. How much lower can I go? Then you have the family that just walks up and gives you 10.00. That is the kind of family I want to be. I forgot to mention, all proceeds are going to Love Without Boundaries. Nick and Zachary made some great signs. That reminds me that I forgot to take pictures.

Julia brought home her first bad behavior notice from school. We knew it was only a matter of time. She just doesn't know when to stop. Consequences don't seem to matter to her. One of her biggest problems is kissing. She won't stop kissing people. Of course she is also being disruptive and not paying attention.

Guess that's all for now.