The holiday season has been extra special this year since it is Anna's first with us. As the holidays approached, she was both excited and a bit perplexed and overwhelmed. Lily has had two holiday season's with us, and she got right into the spirit.
Thanksgiving was spent at home with a traditional feast. Chloe spent the weekend with us, and Nana Barbara and her friend Ann joined us for Thanksgiving. Zoe learned about and experienced our tradition of giving thanks for all our blessings for the past year. She also learned about the tradition of "Black Friday" as she and Pamela headed for the mall.
We all enjoyed the Seattle Symphony and Chorus' presentation of The Nutcracker. Lily was especially mesmerized by the ballerinas, and had been twirling on her toes since getting home.
As Christmas approaches, we are reminded of what we and Anna were doing a year ago...she waiting for her new family and us getting ready to make the trip to China. As we look back at the pictures, we are amazed at how much Anna has changed...how she has become fluent in English, how she has adjusted to her new life, and how healthy and happy she is since coming home and since having her surgery.
We have so much to be grateful for.
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| Thanksgiving with Zoe, Nana Barbara, Chloe, and Ann |
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| At The Nutcracker |
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| All dressed up at The Nutcracker |
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| Zoe cooking Chinese dumplings |
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