Happy First Birthday, Owen!!

Owen loved his carrot cake!
Olivia was really interested in that cake!

Emily and Olivia and Emily and Henry :) Poor Henry, with that terrible outfit! We won't hold it against him though!

Heidi and Josh hosted a great celebration for Owen. Steaks on the grill, good friends, and carrot cake! Happy One Year Owen - we love you!!

You Are Special

I really miss my sister! She has so many things coming up that make it hard to be so far away! Most notably, her wedding !! Audrey, I love you SO much and think about you everyday!!

I wanted to share a few of my very favorite sister pics...

This is at the farm, we look like big nerds with these hats on, but I've always loved this pic!
At an OSU Football game when Aud was in college!! Love her and our school!!
This is when Audrey won first place at the State Track meet when she was in highschool.. She is way cool!!

Audrey, you're very special.. and I just wanted to say I LOVE YOU! (I just noticed in the last two pics, I'm squeezing you so tight!! I'm sending you a virtual squeeze RIGHT NOW!!)

Bouncin!

Olivia loves her new bouncing jumparoo! Thanks Gma Linda and Gpa Brent :)

The first few times, she sat with a confused look on her face.. but she's really getting the hang of it now!! She loves to bounce and blow bubbles and smile (of course)!

My Cutie Pie

I wanted to share a few pictures that I've edited! Aren't they cute!?



Olivia's first time wearing 'shoes'.... tasty :)


Ahhh .. I LOVE this jumping gym :)

What A Trip!

- 18 Pieces of Luggage weighing in close to 1000 pounds!!!!

- 5 Carry-on Suitcases

- 4 kids

- 3 families

- 3 diaper bags

- 25 hours of travel

= 1 LONG TRIP!

We've been back in Shanghai almost a week and just now catching up on rest!! Here are some pic's of our journey back!

LOVE this face - it says it ALL!!
Jack and Owen in the Chicago airport....

Olivia 4 Month Photos

As busy as the trip home was, we were able to squeeze in an evening with Charity, a good friend and pledge sister of mine, who is ramping up a photography business! She is SO talented...and we couldn't be more pleased with the photos!! Here are a few of the shots... I wanted to post them all, but figured 75 might be too many!!

If anyone is interested in hiring Charity, her contact info can be found at http://catphotography.zenfolio.com/

I highly recommend her, and she's using the proceeds toward an upcoming adoption!

Special thanks to Aunt Casey for the adorable wings and tutu!!!




I can't believe my baby is 4 MONTHS OLD!!!