Hawaii - 2011

May Birthday Celebration at Dad's House

Testing For Orange Belts

Rubie and Leilani tested for their orange belts tonight...

Mother's Day 2011

There were many days that I wondered if I would ever celebrate Mother's Day as a mother. Now I can't believe how lucky I am, that I get to be her mother. It's not always easy. I almost always question my parenting decisions - wonder if I am ruining her. But, I wouldn't change her in any way, even if I could...

Adoption Day, 2011

This year, for adoption day, we went to Disneyland - surprise! Every year we ask Rubie, and every year, she picks "Disleyland." I really have no idea why she chooses Disneyland, because every time we go there, she has a miserable time. I think she builds it up too much, and she is overstimulated. She was grouchy and grumpy for the majority of the day - though I just asked her if she had fun, and she said she did. oh well.

Here is one of the first pictures. um....forced smile?

The Flowers came with us to celebrate...





We love you, baby girl - adoption day, and every day. (even when you are grumpy)...

Easter 2011

Eggs

Only two casualties this year...