Showing posts with label Birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birthday. Show all posts
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Happy Birthday Emme Jade!!!!
There are really no words to describe what it was like to receive these photos taken at Emme Jade's birthday party in Yangzhou.. Just seeing the table decorated with everything we had sent made me tear up.. I am truly touched that Jeanne and her nannies would take the time to make her third birthday so special! And, knowing that the other children got to share in a good old fashioned birthday party just makes me happier than I could ever eloquently express here. According to the sweet note we received from Jeanne, they all had a wonderful time. She said the birthday girl was very happy!!! I hope on some level Emme will remember this special day with her Yangzhou family!
Emme Jade, this will be your last birthday without your forever family! We can't wait to be with you next year at this time! We love your birthday girl!!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Happy Birthday Jeff!!!!
I have to interrupt my semi-blog break to say Happy Birthday to my sweet husband, Jeff!!! We have a lot going on here, and he is doing an amazing job of keeping us on track. As he likes to say, "there are a lot of moving parts!" I know there are a lot of things he would rather be doing on his birthday than packing boxes.. But, that is what's on the agenda for today! Next year... Napa Valley!!! Right honey?
Thirteen years ago, we had our first date on his birthday week! I love how God surprised us with such an amazing plan for our lives together.... I can honestly say we never dreamed we would be blessed with four daughters!! It has been quite an amazing journey thus far!!!
Jeff, thank you for being such an amazing partner!!! I love you more than I can say! And, I can't wait to go back to China with you in 19 days!!!! We will have a birthday toast in Shanghai! Happy Happy Birthday!!
And, I can't close this birthday post without a sweet pic of our birthday girl who is not here to celebrate with us... If there is ice cream in heaven, she is already on her second bowl!!! We miss you Caymus!
July 16, 2000 - January 15, 2011
Caymus
Thursday, July 29, 2010
A Photo Shoot with Ruby!
Our baby is turning 4 on Saturday!!!! She has been so patient while she has waited for it to be her turn to celebrate! Today she indulged me with a Mommy/Daughter Photo Shoot! When she is in to it, she is so fun to take pictures of.... It started out rough... I think I walked towards the car twice... But, after some talk about ice cream if she cooperated, her precious smile lit up my camera.
Ruby is blossoming in to such a special little girl! She has been stretched (like her Mama) in the last few months. It has been a hard transition to share her world with Sienna. While there have been some dramatic moments, she has done so well. Her heart has grown by adding a sister to her life. Ruby may be the baby, but she is not a pushover. She can be known as "Little Miss Bossy" around here! A born leader I think is another way to put that!
Jeff and I love to just watch Ruby. She never walks. She seriously skips from here to there. It seems that rarely are both of her feet on the ground. She was born to be an athlete. I asked her which sport I would be watching her at in the Olympics one day. She said, Tennis, Skating, or Soccer... Since she has never done any of these, it will be fun to see where she lands.. Everyone says she has a gymnasts body... Perhaps... All I know is that whatever Ruby decides to do, she will do with enthusiasm!! And, if it involves teammates, she will be the loudest cheerleader on the sidelines!! It is going to be fun to watch Ruby's interests evolve.
Ruby loves to draw me pictures.. She has such a sweet heart. She is the first one to say, "Have a good day", or "have fun!" when we leave her. She loves to help when she can. Right now, she loves helping her Daddy in the garden or me in the kitchen. She is always up for something to do. Sienna has become her buddy, and her side kick which is so fun to watch... Their precious friendship is evolving daily... A very special thing to witness!
Ruby lives life big. I have said before, her highs are high, and her lows are loud! It is not a secret when Ruby is un-happy! We always tell her, God made her so cute for a reason!!
Our little girl does have a few vices in her life.... Her number one love after her family, is her pink blanket! It has traveled great distances with Ruby, and next to Lucy and Sienna it is her BFF! She loves TV, and would watch it all day if she didn't have such a "mean" mom! She likes "smart shows" like "Word World"! But, give her a fix of "Max & Ruby" and she is a happy girl! She loves Princesses, reading stories, learning about Jesus, pretending, going to school, singing, riding her bike or scooter, and playing whatever game Ainsley has come up with!
Ruby does not stop long to ponder things.. She is not moody or sad very often.... She hates being in trouble... She is just loud when she is unhappy. But, it doesn't usually last long... She has such a forgiving heart. And, we have seen her ability to forgive a great deal since Sienna joined her life.... 
Ruby is our silly one! She has a funny giggle, and a smile that makes her eyes twinkle.. She is mischievous too... We got the whole package with Her Rubiness!
Ruby has brought us so much joy... We know that God has special plans for this precious little girl!Happy Birthday Ruby Mei! You are LOVED beyond measure!
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Ainsley's Birthday Party!
Ainsley celebrated her 9th birthday with seven girlfriends. She was so excited for her party! We started by meeting at a nail salon for a little pampering... Then we went back to our house for some fun and games and cake and ice cream cones! I think they all had a fun time! I know the new nine year old did!!!
I want to give a special thank you to my sister and my Mom for their help at the party and with the girls. They babysat last night so Jeff and I could celebrate our anniversary! At one point I thought Sienna would be joining us on our date.. But, Aunt Bop took over and we were able to enjoy a wonderful night together! She called us at 7:00 to say "all was well, and to enjoy our night!" We did!
We still can't believe the Pearl is nine! What a gift she is!
Ainsley's BFF since she was 6 months old! "Little Katie!"
8 Sets of beautiful Fingers and Toes...
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thankful for my awesome Husband!
Thanks for the birthday messages! My husband made it a perfect day! Since Jeff does not get much air time over here at The Pearl & The Rubies, I thought it was time to love on him!
Let's just say he was speaking my love language on Saturday! He took the girls all day and told me to go shopping!!!!! Yes, you heard that ladies... Take the day, buy yourself something special and have it wrapped for your birthday! Like any "obedient" wife, I did as I was told! I stayed in my PJ's until noon, took a long shower, and went shopping! I was even planning to get my nails done, but there just wasn't time... The funniest part of the day is that I went to my favorite boutique ready to buy something cute, and I couldn't find one thing I just had to have. No worries, I went to another great store in the area and found two cute things! :)
I came home to beautiful flowers, a gigantic balloon, a fun gift certificate and cards that made me cry! One hour later some dear friends and my sister joined us for the perfect dinner party hosted by my wonderful husband! It was a very special birthday! And, Miss Sienna Grace completely got it. She had so much fun! And, I loved having her here to celebrate with me!
Jeff, thank you for making me feel so special! You knew exactly what I needed. It was the best birthday present ever!!! "Love Love!"
I think this is our second family photo since returning from China! Thanks Liz!
Finally, I have a picture of me with Sienna!!!
The beautiful Pearl!~
Forever my Baby!
Mom + Three!
Jeff, thanks for making FORTY SIX painless! Yikes, did I really just write that!
Have a great week!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
50 Years Ago!!!
Fity years ago, Aunt Bop blessed this earth! We are so grateful for our wonderful Aunt, Sister & Sister-In-Law! Happy Birthday Barb! We love you, and we look forward to celebrating you tonight!!!Love,
Di, Jeff, Ainsley & Ruby Mei
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