Easter 2009

Kylee's cousin, Michael

Easter smile

Silly Rabbit

First Easter Egg hunt with Mom

Hunting buddies

My School

My teacher, Miss Amy

My School Director, Miss Stacie

Feb - March 2009

Chinese New Year Celebration with Grandma and Grandpa Ryan

Crashed

New jams

Playing in her favorite window spot

This is a backpack, but she likes to wear it on her front so she can see her little buddy

Show me the snow

Recent Random Shots

This shot deserves explanation. After hearing some banging around in the bathroom, Kylee emerged with the potty chair in a position that is not part of our training program.

She was not happy but Monica had to get a picture before extracting her from this odd position.

First Christmas

The family Christmas shot.

Showing off a Christmas sweater.

China baby, with her new China baby doll. Not sure what to think.


One gift down and already movin on. Oh well, we had fun unrapping her gifts.

Totally done.

Our Christmas had already come in November when we first got Kylee, so considering she is only 15 months old and was really into the rapping, we just enjoyed the time we shared with her and family. Unfortuantely Kylee has been suffering from a stomach virus during the entire holiday break, so there wasn't a lot of smiles from her. Above are a few select shots that did not include tears.

We are really just stoked for every minute we get to spend with her, Holiday or otherwise.

Hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas!

Week 5

Cranking out a little work for her mom and dad. Who needs a monitor.

Modeling her new vest.

Modeling her 2 of 4 teeth

It has been 5 weeks since we received her in our hands in China. She is rambunctious, active, healthy and happy (most of the time! - Ha!) she has been cutting teeth and that makes her a little crabby. She fights going to sleep as she wants to stay up and play all the time, but once asleep she is a good sleeper. She has gotten up to speed on her weight, loves chicken, fish, eggs, sweet potato, rice, bread and cookies.
She is very inquisitive and wants to be as independent as possible, she loves a challenge. Loves dancing, moving, tumbling. She puts her head under water in the bath tub and holds her breath, she pushes herself on a skate board and plays her own music when she wants to dance.

More pics to come soon!

1st week home

The first day in her new home with her Panda from Uncle Chris and Aunt Cristina.

First time at the local playground.

First time on the potty chair. Hopefully without clothes some day.

There can never be enough first times. This week at home with Kylee has been stocked full. Even though we have had a very challenging week with sickness, no sleep, a 15 hr time change and catching up with our jobs, it has been a joy watching Kylee experience so many new things. It doesn't matter how tough your day has been, the minute you see your child smile and run towards you, it's pure happiness.

One negative note. It is very unfortunate that our employers do not recognize maternity leave for adoptive parents. We could have both really used some extra time during this life transition.