Oh Christmas Tree

We headed to the tree farm on Saturday to search for the perfect tree! It was chilly and windy but we ended up finding a beautiful tree! My dad cut it down and tied it to the car and we were off. Of course Kailei wanted to decorate it the minute we got home. The lights went on and then Meilin saw the round ornaments. She kept calling them balls. We put most of them out of her reach. She has been pretty good about leaving the ornaments on the tree and not playing with them. I attempted a photo shoot in their Chinse silks. Boy, it sure is hard to get a good smile from the two of them. I LOVE Christmas, always had. So excited to be celebrating this year with my two girls.

Friends

My friend Kelly and I were in China together picking up our daughters. The girls are only 4 months apart. Here they are modeling their adorable panda jammies and catching up on their reading. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful friends for life!

Cousins

The girls are so lucky to have their cousins in their lives. They enjoy their company and they love them so much!! These pictures were taken the day after Thanksgiving. We all go back to mom and dad's house for leftovers and a holiday movie. Meilin sleeps soundly at my parent's house which is helpful when we stay late. I am able to wake her up and drive her home and she goes right back to sleep.

Rub a Dub Dub

Once Meilin is taken out of her crib for the morning and she drinks her milk, she shivers and shivers. Instead of filling up the tub I decided to see if she fits in the kitchen sink. Sure enough, she does!! She LOVES sitting in there and playing. She warms up quickly and is happy, happy, happy! What a nice way to start off the day!

Jack-O-Lantern

Meilin has been sick since Tuesday night. She had a high fever and a secondary ear infection. I was also sick with a bad cough. Well tonight the fever broke and we were able to light the jack-o-lantern and take some pictures. My silly, silly girls!

Halloween Fun

Meilin met her friend Laney at the Canton Shops for trick or treating. They were both ladybugs and were adorable! Tonight Kailei and Meilin scooped the pumpkins for Jack-O-Lanterns.Meilin kept saying, "Eeeew!" but she did enjoy sticking her hands in and throwing the goop! Kailei liked using a spoon so her hands wouldn't get messy!

Meilin and Gavin's Christening

Rain fell from the sky and the temperature was cold but nothing could dampen this special day. Meilin Rose and Gavin Paul were baptized today. Gavin slept most of the ceremony but not my little monkey. At 22 months of age she did not want to sit. The funniest part of the whole day was when the deacon poured the holey water onto Meilin's head. She sat up and gave him a look that said," What did you do that for?" She kept wiping her head and face and then she grabbed the towel and proceeded to continue wiping herself dry. Too funny! Following the ceremony, a beautiful luncheon was served at my parent's house. God bless Meilin Rose and Gavin Paul. They are a blessing from God.