Monkey Kings turn 2!

The boys turned 2 on the same day Mary Elizabeth turned 3.

I wondered what they were doing.

If they had a party ? If they even knew that it was their birthday?

As you can see, they DID have a party!

These Ayi's LOVE these kids.


I was glad to see these pictures.

They look so tiny in these high chairs.

As my gran-maw would say,
"Those boys need some biscuits!"


We haven't heard a thing about our request to
adopt them, so Karla is sending us a Special Needs
questionnaire today.

We feel like we need to get a move on.

I ain't gettin' any younger!



I hope that they are adopted ,soon.

It is heartbreaking that so many children wait,
when there are people waiting in line to love them.

Makes no sense. No sense at all.

Peace.

For the past 3 weeks I have wondered why in the world
Steven and Mary Beth would agree to be interviewed by
Larry King!

Now I know.

Take a few seconds and watch this-
then take a few more seconds and pray for his salvation.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/08/08/lkl.about.thurs.cnn?iref=videosearch


Peace.

SCC and Mary Beth on GMA

I know most have probably seen it, but if you haven't you can scroll to the bottom of the page and see the interview.(turn off the music or wait until it is done)

This is what "faithful" looks like.

If you have a box of Kleenex handy....I suggest you go and get it.


Peace.

Never A Dull Moment!

Hannah wants to rodeo this year.

Big step for a little girl who really didn't care to RIDE a horse 2 years ago.

So the process of elimination starts.

Uncle Rick finds a horse - Kid rides the horse - Horse doesn't work out-
Uncle Rick finds another horse - Kid rides another horse.....You get the idea.


This is MAGIC.

Magic is a favorite around here. He belongs to a friend of ours and
stayed with us for a few months, in the spring.

Hannah loves him.

She wants to buy Magic and show him this year, so of course, she had to "try him out" first.

These are shots of Hannah cutting a few cows from the herd.

The next few shots are pictures of *What we were doing at 9 a.m. this morning*.

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At about 7:30 p.m.(last night), Hannah was cutting her last cow.

The cow and horse moved left....and Hannah moved right!

Her very first fall from a horse.

The result? A broken wrist.

Luckily for Hannah, we have easy 'EMERGENCY ROOM' access.

We were in and out with an ice-pack , a splint,pain meds, and an appointment with Ortho for a cast in the A.M.

After we got home last night, her Uncle Rick called to see how she was.

Hannah's first question was," Can I have the horse, or not?"

...............and people wonder why I have gray hair?

Peace.

A POEM FOR LITTLE MISS CHLOE!

SNOWBALL By Shel Silverstein

I made myself a snowball
As perfect as can be.

I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me.

I made it some pajamas
And I pillow for its head.

Then last night it ran away,
But first it wet the bed.


Have a wonderful day!

Miss Andrea

Our Baby Turns 3!

Today we celebrate the birthday of
Mary Elizabeth ShuMin.

She & my grandfather have the same birthday.
When we called from China to tell them, he said,
"Always wanted a grandbaby with my birthday...
had to go half way around the world to find her."

He loves all of his great- grands, but she is a little special.


We asked her what she wanted at her party and she said,
"Ummm..Elmo Birthday Cake & Presents & Bubble Gum!"

So that's what we are having- An Elmo, Presents, Bubble Gum Party!

The kids are coming over Wednesday afternoon for lunch and cake.
It's a rowdy bunch, so it should be a blast.

Today we will celebrate as a family.

The children help make the cake for"whoever" has a birthday, and we
have a small party after dinner.

The kids look forward to it , and really seem to enjoy the fact
that they get "2" parties each year.


She has grown so much since the day we met her.


She is still just as beautiful,


And still has that smile that lights up a room.


She loves to dress up,


She loves her family and friends,


She loves to tell me to take her picture...
but then you have to BEG her to smile.


She is on the go 24-7,


And we wouldn't have her any other way!

Happy Birthday, Mei-Mei!

We love you very very much!

Peace.

Libby Lu Madness! THE LAST BIG BASH BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS!

Mali took plenty of pictures!
Here are the girls at the pool! Rachel in the floaty suit!


Can you tell these guys are related?


Funky Monkey T-shirts!


I guess I liked this one sooo much I had to add it TWICE!



Rachel practicing her strokes!


Hannah LOVES her mask. We try to get her to swim without it.
She totally refuses. She doesn't like the chlorine in her eyes OR nose.

When we win the lottery we are putting in a Salt-water Pool,
maybe then she'll ditch the mask.


This is what happens when you give this group a chocolate dessert
and 5 spoons!


Little Abby is even getting in on the chocolate!


Crazy Riley Cat!


I was told that Hannah had 6 glasses of COKE!
That would explain the toothy grin.


Rachel working on her COKE!
I wonder if this was BEFORE or AFTER the chocolate?!


Libby Lu Time!
Ray-Ray getting the "Doo Done".




Riley and Rachel waiting to pick out the outfits!


Layton and Hannah waiting for make-up and hair.


This place looks like so much fun.
Look at Little Abby on that stool! Precious!


The End Result!
Rachel as "Hannah Montana"! Hannah was just "Cool"!


Hannah getting her hair done!


Abby and Rachel ready for their FALL ROCK TOUR!


Rachel giving the Libby Lu employee a few Make-up tips.


Rachel and Abby CHECKING the LOOKS!

These kids had the most wonderful weekend.
Rachel got to spend some time hangin' with the big girls.

It was decided that "Aunt Mali knows ALL about the BEST girl stuff!"

Thank you sooo much- Aunt Mali, Uncle Joe, & Miss Chasity.

We had a great time!

We Love you,

Hannah & Rachel

We do ,too

Peace.