2nd Birthday!

Well, it's been forever and a day since I last posted, for which I apologize. Heck, we probably don't even have followers anymore. But last week was Bella's 2nd birthday, and I wanted to at least share that with anyone who wanted to see. She had another amazing cake from Plaza Bakery, our family business in Virginia Beach. We had a scare with Grandaddy Freeman's health, but he's recovered (mostly) now and is back at home. A huge thank you to Nana & Papa for housing and feeding Ba (Caroline), Jim, Bella and me during Grandaddy's stay in the hospital. Nana sure knows how to make a person feel at home!

Our big little baby

I've been sooo bad about writing, and I'm sorry. But this kid is keeping me so busy! And I'm back and work now, so I have no time! Isabella has grown into a full fledged little girl - no more baby. She has so much personality, is independent (thankfully), knows what she wants, and throws tantrums now when she doesn't get it (which is a huge drag). But we're getting through it. She loves to climb, and is quite the monkey. She can get into her high chair by herself now, and is very pleased with herself when she buckles herself in as well. Chelsea and Wingnut are nearly accustomed to her now, and put up with a lot of tugging and pulling. They really look forward to seeing her at the end of the day when we come home though. She is quite a joy - we are really enjoying her. She's full of hugs and kisses and loves everybody.

TET

January 24 we spent a wonderful day in Winston Salem with other Vietnamese adoptees and their families celebrating the Vietnamese new year (Tet). We ate lots of authentic food, played games, had a dragon, painted water buffalo, and generally had a great time socializing. I've attached some photos from another parent, Shannon Devine, since we haven't downloaded ours yet. I'm already looking forward to next year's celebration!