One Year Gotcha Day Anniversary!

November 3, 2008

October 31, 2009

Well, it was actually a year on November 2nd. I'm a little behind, but don't worry, I'm getting used to it! It is so funny that it has been a year since Katie has joined our family! Sometimes, I feel like it's only been a year she's been with us, and other times, it's already been a year?? I don't think it's the really the time frame of her joining our family, because, frankly I feel like she has always been with our family. I think mostly it is the 'big' trip. I really miss China, and our family really looks forward to going back. We have tentatively set a return date for 5-7 years, whereas Keegan has informed us that he is going to spend his own money and buy a gong. Awesome!

To celebrate the day, I asked Katie what she would like for dinner. I thought I would let her pick for her special day. She chose. Seriously, you are not going to believe this. She chose meatballs and french fries. Yes she did! With LOTS of ketchup (which I am still trying to get out of her clothes!) But she was happy and enjoyed her dinner!

I was tagged!!

So the rules are: Copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. You must use only one word answers!

1. Where is your cell phone? counter
2. Your hair? done(had MOPS this morning!) ;-)
3. Your mother? Loving
4. Your father? deceased
5. Your favorite food? chocolate
6. Your dream last night? unknown
7. Your favorite drink? Coke Zero
8. Your dream/goal? Be a good Mom
9. What room are you in? bedroom
10. Your hobby? blogging
11. Your fear? something happen to the kids
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? unsure
13. Where were you last night? home
14. Something that you aren't? well ;-)
15. Muffins? chocolate chip
16. Wish list item? VW Bug
17. Where did you grow up? Galesburg
18. Last thing you did? internet
19. What are you wearing? jeans, pink shirt, black vest
20. Your TV? off
21. Your pets? Paxton & Rusty
22. Friends? Great
23. Your life? Exhausting
24. Your mood? tired
25. Missing someone? Family
26. Vehicle? Buick
27. Something you’re not wearing? shoes
28. Your favorite store? Kohl's
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Today
32. Your best friend? Chelle
33. One place that I go to over and over? school
34. One person who emails me regularly? Chad
35. Favorite place to eat? Lady & Sons in Savannah, GA

Halloween 2009

Keegan & Katie at Keegan's school party

Me and the kiddos

Before we left...

Surveying the loot...

(Keegan did really well saying, "Trick or Treat!". Katie had to do everything that Keegan did. She would walk up right behind him, knock on the door right after him, and say "Treat!" right after he said "Trick or Treat!" Simply adorable to watch those two in action!)

Me & the MOPS Mama's at

Boo, Babes, & Bowling!!

Pumpkin Carving 2009

(I had Katie decorate her pumpkin with stickers. Didn't feel she was ready for sharp tools yet.

Call me Crazy!)

Katie seeing a carved pumpkin for the first time!

What's inside?

Here is a little touch from me, Daddy!


Katie's Pumpkin 2009

Keegan's Pumpkin 2009

Pumpkin Picking 2009

Tradition
Katie's first year!
(What do you think about the outfit?? The hat is because she decided to pull one of her pigtails out, and I knew there would be pictures. Which reminds me I need to put some rubberbands in the car in case she does it again!)

Family Pic on the Wagon

Daddy sliding with the kiddos

Katie falling in love!

Big Hugs for Big Pumpkin!

On the hay pyramid

This is the one!!!

It's perfect!

Everyone carrying their own pumpkin...


Katie insisted on carrying her own. She would not let anyone help.

Even when I picked her up to carry her, she still carried her pumpkin!


Little Man