Visit with our friends from Texas.

Ashlynn, Alexa, and Aleia sporting their new jammies.
The girls calling for the horses Zip and Nanny at the Bichsel's.
The girls, except for Alexa, each took a turn driving around in the golf cart.
Having a ball at Tuscora Park.
The girls just couldn't stay awake any longer. We wore them out before they wore us out. That is something new. This past weekend we had some of our friends from Texas in town to visit. We were in China with them for our first adoption. We have been the best of friends every since. We had such a great time together visiting and watching the girls hang out. Aleia and Ashlynn will always have a special bond having been from the same orphanage in Gao'An China. They are also only thirteen days apart. The Tapley's are patiently awaiting their referral for their second China doll. While they were here, we kept very busy. We went to the Bichsel's to ride the horses, went to the Cleveland Zoo and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and spent tons of time at Tuscora Park. It is just amazing to see these little girls interact with one another. As I have said so many times before, we are just soooo blessed. Lisa

Vacation at the beach

We were recently at Hilton Head for one week and Pawley's Island, SC for one week with our family. Lisa's parents were also along for the trip and we had a great time. The girls were awesome and Miss Alexa blossomed so much. Alexa started pulling herself up in Hilton Head. She began babbling more words. Her favorite on the trip was "bird". It is so cute when she tries to say it, because she makes a funny face when she does it. Her little legs are getting stronger and stronger. Aleia loved to be out in the waves with her daddy. They both love the ocean. They also enjoyed building sandcastles. They would build them and Alexa would destroy them. Sure hope you enjoy our pics. It was one of our best vacations ever. Lisa