Unless I have something incredibly personal to write about, I'm going to post on this blog (instead of the private blog). I miss my Blogger friends and I'm reasonably certain that my kids aren't shy and probably won't care that I share some of their life here.
For the last two days, we've had record breaking heat in San Jose. How can a temperature nearly equivalent to my body temperature feel so damned hot? It seems like it should be just about perfect but it's unbearable and we're all stuck inside the house with our noses pressed up against the sliding glass door waiting for the mercury to drop below 90 so we can go out and play.
Yesterday, we dug last summer's swimsuits out of seasonal storage so we could play in the water in the backyard. The instant they saw them, girls wanted to go to the pool and turned up the charm full blast. They finally had to settle for playing with the garden hose instead (an equally exciting option that doesn't require that Mommy shave her legs).
The suits fit so much better this year because we're not wearing a swim diaper. Maybe we'll try swim lessons so they can do something in their bathing suit other than just look adorable.
Hi there - so glad you got to visit Lynne and co - (they were part of our adoption group). she is super sweet - what an amazing experience... one day I hope we can get our little group of 4 back together...
The girls look so cute in the outfits..Kimberly turns it on as well - the long drawn out Pllllleeeeesssseeee....
I can't wait to see a LONG post about your schedule in China - what works - what did not - who scheduled all your in country planning - etc - tips to traveling with the little ones - I had hoped to go next year for a holiday - but with everything that has recently happened - I am not sure - since Sichuan was one of the areas - K's adoption was finalized in Chengdu... (oh and how about the car seats- did that work-were you able to store them at the hotel?) Well you have my email - if you wish to post all the details just to me...see you at XXX digital scrapbook as well.
Carol & Kimberly/FL - where is rained cats and dogs today.
Posted by: chinazhoumom | May 16, 2008 at 08:53 PM
OMG! What a CUTE LO! Adorable subjects!
I am glad I get to follow along with your blog!
Posted by: Diana | May 16, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I am sooo glad you are posting on this blog again. Your girls are adorable and I am sure they know it too! :)Or at least they know how to work their cute-ness factor as all kids do! Glad to see you back in the states!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 16, 2008 at 09:23 PM
They are absolutely adorable in their swimsuits! They sure do look like they can turn on the charm!
Posted by: LHG | May 16, 2008 at 11:12 PM
I had just been thinking how I wish I could keep following your blog........thank you for sticking here! I think our children are growing up on a new frontier of blogging and facebook. I've deleted some posts that I thought might bother Abbey someday before they ever got published and just tried to keep it light fluff, somewhat of a scrapbook.
Love hearing about the girls!
Posted by: christi | May 16, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Nice to hear that you are going to use this blog again. :-)
Posted by: Trude | May 16, 2008 at 11:37 PM
I am so happy that you're posting on this blog again! And your daughters are as adorable as ever.
Posted by: epin | May 17, 2008 at 06:49 AM
LOVE those swimsuits and the adorable little sweeties in them :0) We are having chilly weather here (only in the 50's today) but I'm thankful I have that instead of almost 100.!! I can't handle extremely HOT!
Posted by: Robin | May 17, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Aww so cute. Love the swimsuits.
I bought Emmy a sand/water table today at Toys R Us. That might be something your girls might like.
They can cool off and be creative. We have to wait for a sunny day to open up our table as its been raining in Chicago area.
Thanks for sharing and glad you guys made it back safe/sound and had a fun trip.
Posted by: Jeanne & Emmy 28 months | May 17, 2008 at 07:26 PM
So glad to see you're back to posting on this blog. I just love reading all about your adorable little girls and some of your adventures. Thank you!
Glad to hear they were able to get out & enjoy playing in their swimsuits. They look adorable!
Posted by: Brandi | May 17, 2008 at 07:31 PM
So glad your back ;-)
Lori
Mommy to Katie Starr and Ethan
The Dynamic Duo
Posted by: Lori | May 17, 2008 at 07:58 PM
So happy you are back!
Posted by: Gina | May 17, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Your girls are beautiful! While you all have been getting HOT weather, here in Florida, the weather has been beautiful! I'm hoping that's a permanent trade!;)
Posted by: Heather | May 18, 2008 at 07:06 AM
yey....love to see you back. It was so fun to follow your China journey and I look forward following Gwen and Maddy´s adventures !!
Kristín Vald and Matthildur
Posted by: Kristin Vald | May 18, 2008 at 10:01 AM
I am so glad you decided to post more on this blog. I have missed your posts so much and enjoyed following along to China with you guys 3 times. We leave June 3rd for China and will be traveling to Nanning to get our 6 year old daughter. We will also have a chance to meet someone from Grace & Hope who will take gifts for us to the child we foster and her foster family in Qinzhou. Thank you for posting about sponsoring a child through this organization. It has been a wonderful experience watching the child we sponsor grow.
Posted by: Stephanie | May 18, 2008 at 03:50 PM
I'm glad we get to read about your girls again.
Posted by: andrea | May 18, 2008 at 06:16 PM
I'm so glad you're back!
About a month ago I had been tossing around giving up all my blogs (time issue) but I decided I would just miss it too much.
Posted by: Eileen | May 19, 2008 at 10:47 AM
They are a couple of cuties. Wish Emilia wasn't wearing a swim diaper with hers this season....sigh.
Posted by: Marilyn | May 21, 2008 at 09:45 PM
YIPPPPEEEE! I have so missed your blog, creative postings, and beautiful photography, and OF COURSE those beautiful faces!
Posted by: Lauren | May 22, 2008 at 08:00 AM
I'm so glad I didn't delete your blog from my favorites! The girls have gotten so tall and beautiful!
Thrilled to see you back,
Christina
Posted by: Christina (drmalcolm) | May 22, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Hi! Welcome back. So glad I checked in today. Gwen and Maddie have grown so much and are as beautiful as ever. And thanks for sharing your trip to China. I've enjoyed reading about it!
Posted by: Krista | June 04, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Oh, I'm thrilled to see that you've opened your blog back up to the public. I happened upon your blog while waiting to adopt my daughter Leah in 2005, and just thoroughly enjoyed your advice, parenting tips, photography and creativity.
The girls are growing up so beautifully, it's great to see their sweet faces again.
Posted by: Melissa | June 18, 2008 at 08:13 AM