Lily Is Four!!

Lily is four years old!  How the time has flown since we picked her up in China when she was only 14 months old.  She has blossomed into an incredibly happy and interesting little girl.  Her flair for the dramatic keeps us laughing and amazed.  She brings us such joy!

Chloe was here this weekend which made the celebration of Lily's birthday all the more special.  Anna and Lily love their sister Chloe and don't leave her alone while she is here. 

In addition to the cake and gifts, we went to see Rango the movie and also went bowling this weekend.  Lily and Anna thought the bowling thing was especially cool!  

Nana Barbara helped Lily and Anna build an incredible Easter egg tree.  She creates so many interesting projects for them every day.  They look forward to every day wondering what Nana has in store for today.



Opening presents






Blowing out 4 candles




  
 

With sister Chloe



Visiting Snaqualmie Falls with sister Chloe



Anna going for a strike!



Lily going for a strike!



"I just love the world!"

Lily was twirling around the family room this evening and suddenly she just blurted out..."I just love the world! And I love the world of me!"  The demonstrations of joy she and Anna express are always so much fun to watch.  Anna is not quite as dramatic as Lily, but her huge smile and her loud laugh are her way of expressing her joy with life.

Observing this joy helps us through the times when we question whether we are up to the challenges of being parents at our age (John certainly thinks about that the most!) and how we can be good parents with all the other demands in our lives.

Anna experienced a life moment yesterday when she lost her first tooth.  She was both excited and a bit scared at the same time.