Long-Awaited Pedicure

We've had such a wild couple of weeks. I've been so busy with work, my school, Evan's school, getting paperwork ready for Sydney, shopping for Sydney, and a few showers this weekend. Saturday night we decided that we needed a little pampering. Our regular salon was closed, so we tried out another one that has the cutest children's pedicure chairs. There was a little girl who was probably about 3 years old who Evan played with very well. She was so sweet with her and enjoyed playing with her until she ran off with my phone and hid from Evan. Evan thought she was in a lot of trouble and was stressing that I would be mad. It's probably a good thing I was in the middle of such a relaxing pedicure and was so mellow.

Sydney's First Party

We had a cake sent to Sydney a week or so ago so she could host her first party. We were so excited to receive pictures yesterday! This is the first time we've seen a hint of a smile. We're also excited to see that she can use a fork. As soon as Evan saw the pictures, she asked who the lady was. When I told her she was a nanny, she said "What is she doing with our baby? Tell her to give her back!"

First Girl Scout Ceremony

Evan had her first Girl Scout ceremony and received her cookie pin and several petals for her tunic. She's had a great time this year getting together with some of her Chinese friends.

A Great Good Friday

Julie and I took Evan, Kassidy and Bailee bowling, out to lunch, and then to Brownlee Park. The girls got to use the bumpers, so they each bowled excellent games!! Julie and I did not fare as well. In fact, we lost. At the park the girls found a little boy who had 2 puppies with him. They were Maltese/Yorkie mixes and were so cute. Evan had me ask his mom if we could have a puppy playdate.

Our First Gift to Sydney

We are having this package sent to Sydney from within China. You may not be able to tell, but she's getting a cash register, a panda, candy and nuts, a camera, a letter and pictures of us. We are also having a cake delivered so that she can host her first little party.

We Have Updates!

We received some unexpected new pictures today. Look how sweet she is! She is now 33 inches tall and weighs 24 lbs. I can't believe how fast this is all happening. While Evan was in gymnastics tonight, I ran to buy a few things for Sydney. I bought her a bathing suit and a sweet little dress. I thought Evan would love them. I guess that was the problem. It is finally sinking in that not everything I buy from here on out is for her. Eventhough she liked the outfit I bought her, it was nowhere nearly as cute as what I bought for Sydney. She's also afraid that she will not get anything from Santa because it will be Sydney's turn. This could be a harder transition than we thought.

It's Official!

Introducing Sydney Pyper YunLi McConnell! It usually takes a few months to receive the final approval from China, but we received it in exactly two weeks! We could travel by the end of June. This is going so fast!! We'll keep you posted. I would love to get some more pictures, but we probably will not receive any more since they've somehow gotten very speedy.