No Ordinary Family

After the extremely busy weekend last weekend, we were pretty lazy the last 2 days.  Yesterday we did some shopping in the morning then a lot of lounging and reading and playing, and mess making.  Today we did manage to make the house look less like it had been hit by a tornado and then we went to dinner at my parents.  Turkey dinner!  It was just a taste of all the wonderful meals the fall brings, so yummy!  Chloe likes her Turkey best if Nana feeds it to her with a little cranberry on each bite.  No she is not spoiled she is just particular :). I also got Chloe's hair into her first real ponytail.  I might be being biased (although I doubt it) but I think it is the CUTEST ponytail I have ever seen!   Hope everyone else had a wonderful weekend!

Last year my post was of a  lonely cupcake , this year has a completely different feel.  I so wish we could have spent her first birthday with her but I think we made up for it this year.  2 is more fun than one anyway, right? Sunday afternoon we had some family over to my parents house and had a blast!  I think Chloe had a good time!  Do you have a Clue what the theme was? Just some of the gifts!  We had to make up for last year, right? Oh this tutu is perfect for twirling! She was so happy Blue could make it to her party! Blowing out her first birthday candle! This is pretty yummy! YUMMY! I think year 2 will be the best one yet!  

Chloe's 2nd Birthday party is tomorrow, (her actual birthday is on Tuesday) I didn't start getting emotional until tonight.  She has only been my baby for 8 months, not long enough to be turning 2 but that is the way life is.  I know we are spoiling her this birthday but we have one to make up for!  Last year she was just a picture on a computer screen, this year she is an independent, stubborn, out going, happy. active, toddler!  Babyhood went too fast for this Mama but I am enjoying see her grow and change, just want it to start slowing down so I can enjoy it more! Last year we went to the Prosser Balloon rally knowing about Chloe but not knowing for sure what would happen in the next few months.  This year it was awesome to finally be there with her!  I am exhausted from our day and we have more excitement tomorrow so I will just leave you with a few pictures. Sorry I was probably in the middle of saying up which I said a lot but love the look of ...

Chloe's shirt needed a little stain care after daycare so I stripped it off to soak, She then found my hat and her purse.  I just love her sense of style so I decided to get a few pictures.  I  stole  borrowed Jim's Camera and started shooting. "I have a pock" aka pocket "Look mama I found the flag" "Ok, I'm done with this gig" Tomorrow, hot air balloons, Sunday, birthday party, this is going to be one busy and fun weekend!

I almost forgot thinking it was closer to her Birthday but one year ago today we got the referral for our spicy Hunan girl it was a crazy good day.  The wait for approval seemed forever, now life is flying by. I could never imagine how much life has changed in a year!    We love you Chloe Joy QiongFei!  You make every day brighter and crazier :)

Chloe wants to do everything daddy does.  I think Jim might have a little competition as the family photographer in a couple years :) We are getting ready for the Birthday next week and I can't wait.  It is going to be simple and small but should be fun.  I can't believe a year ago we didn't even know this little person existed and now so much in our lives revolves around her.  Next week be ready for some Blue's Clues and Birthday fun for a very special 2 year old!