Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Anna Enjoying Her First Summer

Anna is having a ball on her first summer in America!  She is healing beautifully and her legs are getting stronger every day.  She still loses every race up the stairs to Lily, but our guess is that one of these days Lily will taste defeat!

The bond with the two girls gets stronger and stronger.  Lily is still the more assertive personality and certainly the most creative.  But Anna watches Lily's every move and is gaining confidence.  She even at times takes a  "big sister" role, especially when watching out for Lily's well-being.

Anna's English language skills continue to amaze us.  She can carry on a conversation without missing a beat.  She is also showing a knack for solving challenges such as puzzles and games.  She is very observant and curious and not patient with Mommy or Daddy if we aren't quick to explain something or answer questions.

Lily is starting to show an interest in being fashionable.  She likes to pick out her clothes and shoes and likes things with a bit of flair.  She gestures flamboyantly at times when she is making a point, and likes to sit in her car seat, legs crossed, with her big round sun glasses perched on her nose.

Here are a few summer pictures:



Riding their rocking horse.  Check out the hat.









Visiting with Dru Groves, our Adoption Home Study Social Worker











Riding the Bainbridge Island Ferry with Nana Barbara






















Friendly visiters in our back yard











Flying the colors of America and China in our yard