First Day of Preschool

Brooklyn had her first day of preschool, and the teacher said she did great. The only time she would cry is when she saw other kids cry. But it never lasted very long. Brooklyn hates it when others are crying. She has such a tender heart!

HAPPY 1 YEAR "GOTCHA DAY"

Brooklyn's referral picture taken 12-26-06


Brooklyn taken 6-07


Brooklyn 8-20-08

Well, today is one year since we met Brooklyn for the first time. I can't believe how fast time goes. Our lives are forever changed and enriched. She has been a blessing beyond words. Thank you everyone for your support and love. We love you Brooklyn!!!!!!

St Louis

Brandon and Taylor


Cheese!!

Listening intently

She only wanted to go to Taylor, sorry Brandon





She loves the fish at Union Station


Bryce's 1st day of school. Brooklyn will miss her brothers(sorry Brady you left too soon, I didn't get a picture)


Brooklyn's bite

We just got back yesterday from seeing Brandon in St. Louis. My mom and I took Brooklyn and went to Brandon's new classroom. He is getting it ready for his kids to start school on Monday. He had it under control and it looked great. Have I said lately how proud of him we are? Well, we are! We also got the pleasure of meeting his girlfriend Taylor. She is wonderful, beautiful and recent graduate of Vanderbilt University. She is also doing Teach for America in St Louis. She will teach middle school math, and I am sure she will do a wonderful job!

Brady and Bryce started school last week. Brooklyn will start a 2 year old preschool class in a couple weeks. She will go two days a week. We think it will be good for her to be around other kids her age. Brittany is busy working, and she has lost 21 pounds and looks wonderful! All of our sporting events are starting(or continuing), so it will be a busy fall.

Good Luck Brandon and Taylor, your students are very lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s. I took a picture of Brooklyn's ear, because she got bit by something and it swelled huge. Luckily, it went down the following day(after we went to the dr.)

Reunion

I love baseball!

#1 fan at the baseball tournament

Molly, playing before pictures

Thanks Brady for helping us play

I am hiding, can you see me?

Gracie

Cool shades Paige

Olivia and Anthony

Meet my friend Laney Katherine

Cheese

I love my brother

Love those cheeks

Molly

Thanks to Anthony's parents for sharing their home

Paige

Brooklyn and Ella

Olivia and mom Mysty

Brooklyn watching

Gracie and big sister Miranda

Laney Katherine

Paige

Ella and mommy
We had a reunion with some of the families we went to China with on July 10th. We met in Knoxville, TN. We were only able to stay one night, because Bryce had a baseball tournament we had to go to. We had a great time and I loved to see all of Brooklyn's special friends(and all my special friends). Sorry it took so long to post these!