Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tea & TuTu's!!
Her Rubiness invited the Queen to tea at a new location last night! Her room.... We have been borrowing The Pearl's Tea Table... Last night, she changed venues... We discussed a "Tea with Ruby" birthday party for her this summer. She told me she would like to serve candy and cupcakes to her guests... I look forward to stepping down from my throne and helping at that party!!!!
Have a great day!
Blessings,
The Queen
Sunday, March 29, 2009
FCC Easter Egg Hunt!
Today we joined the local FCC (Families with Children from China) group for a very fun Easter Egg Hunt! Thanks to the organizers (and the Easter Bunny) for such a fun afternoon!!!! I have included photos of some of the precious children who attended!!!!
Blessings
Friday, March 27, 2009
Tea Etiquette with Her Rubiness!
I guess is you have had a book named after you, you take your Tea Parties very seriously. There is no talking with your mouth full at one of Ruby's Tea Parties! She will call you on it! Especially if the Queen is in attendance! Today we practiced drinking our tea with our pinkies appropriately up!!! You can see she is a quick study!
The Princess was so exhausted after her day of entertaining, she fell asleep on the babysitter at 7:15! If she would have listened to the Queen at nap time, she could have had a new guest at the tea table to give a few etiquette tips to! Maybe next time Her Rubiness! Caroline will take a raincheck!
Blessings for a great weekend!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Classic Her Rubiness!
It was snowing here today! Yes, I know it is March 26th!
Well, as I have mentioned before, Ruby does not like layers of clothes. Her preference is to be barefoot, sleeveless, and spinning around in a twirly skirt or a tutu. And, I wonder why she has been sick so much this winter?? Today I had her dressed in a darling smock shirt and leggings for a very fun play date with her friend Clara. That outfit lasted about 1 hour! Once she saw her pals ballerina dress, she had to get on one of her "prom dresses!" Did I mention how many cute pairs of pants she has?!
At about 4:00 she told me she had to go outside and taste the snowflakes.. I indulged her with the agreement she would at least wear a sweater!!!!! Here you see her "tasting" snowflakes!!!! There is just something about the freedom of this photo that I love! Don't worry, she did not stay out long. And, ten minutes later she was in her snow pants, boots, coat and hat and playing on the swingset!! Oh, how I love this spunky girl that God picked for us!!
I can not close without a "GET WELL SOON" shout to Grandpa Al, Grandpa Bill, and our friend Katie Ru! We love you all!
Blessings,
Monday, March 23, 2009
Barefoot and so Happy!!
Can you tell from these photos I took yesterday that my girls are ready to play!!!! Both of them were so happy to just be outside. I even caught them barefoot!!!! Why does 6o degrees in MN, feel like 80 anywhere else in March? We are headed in to full week of forecasted Spring showers so it was nice to take in the sun this weekend.
The Pearl & The Ruby had a wonderful time on their day with Daddy on Saturday! And, I will admit I had a wonderful day too! Thanks Jeff!!! I love you for knowing just what I needed! Watching the way you love our girls is such a blessing to me!!!
Ainsley has eight days of school left before she is officially on vacation. Yesterday my brother and his family confirmed they can meet us in Mexico for part of our trip. So the four precious girl cousins will be together ages 2 - 9!! I better bring two memory cards for my camera!!!!! This will be our first family vacation together!!!!! Becky/Mark - Thanks for saying "yes!!"
Well, no school for Ainsley today. So, we are going to have a little field trip of our own on this rainy day!
Blessings,
Sunday, March 22, 2009
The Pearl Welcomes the Tooth Fairy!
Dear Tooth Fairy,
"I am so excited that I FINALLY lost my front tooth.
Would you mind leaving it, so I can keep it?
Thank you!
Love, Ainsley"
The Pearl lost her top tooth last night after weeks of waiting! As she told me last night, she is the only one in her entire school who has not lost one yet!!! It is true, she is late in losing her baby teeth. Ok with me... But, she sure does look cute with the big gap on top now!
That sweet tooth fairy left $3.00 for #3! It must have been because she knew how patiently her subject has been.
Blessings,
Saturday, March 21, 2009
A day to myself?
Jeff is having a Daddy-Daughter day with his girls today. They are making a trip up to our lake house to check on a few things. It is a beautiful day, and I know they will have fun. They were so excited to drive in "Daddy's car!" Both packed a bag for the road trip, piled in and waved goodbye! It is really a strange feeling watching my three treasures drive away.... So, good for them and for me! I have been really dragging lately with Bronchitis, so I am grateful for a low key day to relax and get a few things done.
Happy Saturday to me and you!
Blessings,
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Blog Makeovers!
I had plans to just update the photos on this blog header. I contacted Danielle who has been my "Interior (blog) Decorator" since I started the Pearl/Ruby to help me with another project here. I was so pleased with how that turned out, I just had have her love up this one too. I asked for a girly look, and Danielle delivered! Thanks Danielle! I am so happy that I decided to do them together!
The other little project is a photography blog I have started, called "What I See..." It will be the place I post my favorite photos as I try to learn and improve my skills behind the D90. I was blessed (and quite surprised) to be asked to contribute to the Mamarazzi Blog. This has inspired me to step it up a notch. I am also taking a class this summer from Christi at Rawsii, so I need a place to put my homework! Hopefully, I will look back on it a year from now and see growth in this passion of mine.
Thanks to The Pearl and the Ruby for inspiring me daily! And thanks to the Mamarazzi's for sharing your gifts with me! I am blown away by the talent in this group!
Blessings,
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
It feels like Spring!!
We have experienced the big melt off this week! We finally hit temperatures that send you outside and to the park! We both have had some serious cabin fever due to a nasty cold we decided to share. So, we broke free yesterday and splashed in a few puddles, and swung on a few swings! Ruby is ready for Mexico. She has her pail and shovel almost packed for the sand castles she wants to build! We are in count down mode! Until then, we will take 60 degrees and sunny please!
Blessings,
Monday, March 16, 2009
Firsts for Her Rubiness...
We have a very good friend who works for licensing at Disney. She spoils our girls when she visits. Thursday night she arrived for dinner with gift bags of goodies for the Pearl & The Ruby.
Our little Ruby is quite the High School Musical Fan! (Yes she has big sister influence!) She knows the songs, and loves Gabriella. LeeAnn knew this and brought her a very fun doll with complete wardrobe!! Thanks LeeAnn!
Ruby's First Barbie Doll! "Gab - Ella" = Gabriella!
Friday night we had a little game night. I will admit we do not do this enough when we are not at the cabin!!! Well it did not take Ruby long to master "Old Maid!" She was so excited to be part of the game!!! I see some competitive card games in our future!
First Game of "Old Maid" with the Family!
Our little Card Shark!!! 2 out of 3!!
Happy Monday!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thank you!
The Ballerina Dress
Thanks for all of your great feedback on the photos of the Pearl yesterday! I agree, color is the way to go for spring! Now that we are so close to Spring Break I will see what kind of pics I get from the beach too. Can't wait to work on that project!
Blessings!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Sepia, Black & White or a little color for Spring?
I am working on updating the photos of The Pearl & The Ruby on the header of this blog. So, what is your vote for The Pearl? Sepia or Black & White, or a little color? I am still working on a photo of Her Rubiness. She is in to looking down or away from the camera lately.. I have 100's of beautiful photos of those gorgeous eye lashes!
Photo A - Color
Photo A - Sepia
Photo A - B&W
Photo B - Color
Photo B - Sepia
Photo B - B&W
I would love your vote... THANKS
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Not so wordless! "Get your verse on!!!"
Go check out this new fabulous company, Wild Olive.com!!!!!
Great concept, great women behind it, great story, great mission! Do some clicking friends, and "get your verse on!"
Blessings,
P.S... photo below was what took place in my kitchen Friday night, while I was on a very important phone call!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Notes on the Pearl....
A little Mommy guilt here about not posting about the big sister lately! Besides anniversaries, we have just been.... busy!!! Ainsley kicked off March with her second piano recital. She did a fantastic job!!! We were very proud of her because she had a last minute song added by her teacher. It was challenging, and she worked very hard at it. She delivered it beautifully!
The recital was more fun for her this time because her two best pals were in it too, little Katie and Lauren! They enjoyed supporting each other. We all took the girls out to celebrate after the recital!
Another milestone for The Pearl. She did her very first report for second grade. The subject was Penguins, and it was quite impressive. Before we know it she will have her own laptop and she will be surfing the internet for information! She loved the project, and she learned a lot. They are now on to sled dogs which she is very excited about!!
Saturday, we had a mother/daughter day with two of our neighbors. We attended a fashion show sponsored by the Jr. League of MSP. It was an American Girl Fashion Show held at the Mall of America. After the show we had lunch at their new store here. It was a very fun afternoon!
As we move into spring she is getting ready for her ballet recital. She is taking a break from piano while her teacher is on maternity leave. She announced to me today that she is ready for winter to be over. We are in official spring break count down mode here at our house!
So, all is well with the Pearl as she anxiously awaits for her first top tooth to fall out!!!!
Blessings!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Another Anniversary...
When we adopted Ruby Mei we used AWAA. We had a wonderful experience with them. Their policy at the time, was to call you on referral day with the news of your child. But, then we had to wait until the next day to see her face. They email photos in the morning, and they send a fedex package priority... That was a very long night of anticipation!!!! But, so exciting to open up the email and see her precious face! Jeff was in AZ that morning, so we anxiously hit open at the same time. What we saw, brought us such joy!
I took this photo during our tea party. The little girl in the green puffy coat, has turned into such a pretty princess!
Blessings for a wonderful weekend!
P.S: Someone asked yesterday about Ruby's dress. It is Ballerina Dress from the Matilda Jane Spring Anticipation Collection...
Thursday, March 5, 2009
A Special Call, Two Years Ago...
Referral Photo for Yue Meng Ru
By this time in the morning two years ago, I knew that we were going to find out about out new daughter. I had already cried the tears of joy you cry when your prayers are answered. Little did I know that morning just how faithful God had been to us. Little did I know that the little girl He chose to be ours would bring us so much joy. Little did I know that adoption would become a passion that would change me forever. Little did I know that our new daughter's smile and contagious personality would touch so many. Three little words changed our lives forever that day. They were.... Yue Meng Ru!
Yesterday I was blessed to have "Tea with Ruby." Or as she would tell you, she was blessed to have "Tea with the Queen." It was one of those days where I put the distractions aside, (other than the Nikon D90) and joyfully participated in her world. My observations were that we have one very happy little girl. One who's favorite color is pink, her favorite animal is a "pink" horse, and her favorite show is "Ni Hao Kai-Lan." When I asked her if she was happy, she smiled and said, "yes Mama.." When I told her how much I loved her, she graciously asked me if I would like more tea... It was a sweet time to pause and marvel at the gift that was given to me. And a sweet time to realize how well she has bonded and adjusted here. We love her with all our hearts. Truly to the China moon and back!
These photos are just a sampling of what a special tea party I was invited too!
Thank you Ruby for another year of blessings. And, thank you God for answering our prayers that she would be safe and protected, loved, healthy, and happy so faithfully! And, thank you for the lessons I am learning through this precious child!
"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him."
~1Samuel 1:27
Love,
"The Queen"
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