Last week a friend came over whom I met 4 years ago at an agency picnic when we were both waiting for our precious daughters from China. Since then Jill and her hubby were blessed with the adorable Alex! Alex and Hannah played SO well together! It was a beautiful sunny day the day of their visit so we spent the majority of it outside. We also tried out Hannah's ladybug pool for the first time.
This made me laugh and like any good mommy I quickly grabbed my camera first. Hannah's hat had gotten wet in the pool so my poor sweetie couldn't see anything. Oops! I took the pic then took it off to dry.
After our swim we enjoyed lunch on the deck.
Sorry Jill! Realized afterwards that all my pics were of the kids. Surprise, surprise!
Since our first visitors, I purchased a little patio set that will make it much easier to eat outside. It's just a nice size and we've already had company over for lunch. Wow! In the two weeks since the back yard has been transformed, we've already used it more than I did in the entire 14 years before! Thanks again Tim!!
These pictures just make me laugh. It took me about 45 mins to put the patio set together so I pulled Hannah's high chair close to the screen door and she dined while mommy did her thing. When I went in it looked like a small tornado had gone through! :o) It was time to clean the high chair and floor and then an early bath for my sticky baby girl sporting a banana rinse in her hair!
Another afternoon of pool fun
I know that we'll have many more fun times in the courtyard. Yeah!!
Your space looks just perfect wow Hannah is really enjoying the water . We hope you have lotsof fun this summer,!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteCan we come for a swim?
What a wise choice!
ReplyDeleteHats are most necessary in the summer and are a bit of a pain too. Why not stitch a button near the crown of that one and a little loop at the front of the brim, then you can put it up or down as you wish. I sure have been enjoying your journey to Hannah and parenthood!
ReplyDeleteMore great pictures Catherine! The deck looks great and the pool is so much fun - fits right on there perfectly! Say "hi" to Jill for me - her little Alex looks like such a sweetie! Glad you had a nice visit.
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Your new space sure looks fun. I love it and love the pictures of your beautiful girl and her friend. Such a fun day:)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you two have been having a lot of fun. I love your new deck. I need to get one of those for my backyard!!! I also loved the pictures of the zoo from you last post. Too cute of Hannah sleeping! What is a Beaver Tail? Is it like an elephant ear?
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Catherine - I love the pictures of Hannah and love how happy you two seem. I have visited many adoption blogs and yours and the Salsa bunch are my two favorites!!! Not all adoption blogs show such utter joy in parenting - I am blessed to be able to read your blog on a regular basis :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all the fun the 2 of you are having. Hannah's smile is just too cute,and I always know that if there are new pics, she will be grinning from ear to ear. God is sooooo good. She is so adorable, just grabs your heart strings for sure. God bless your little family .
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you all are having!!!
ReplyDeleteAll the pictures are great, but that just has to be the cutest pool I ever saw.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun pool, and cute little ones in it too!
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd love it!!! :o) So happy for you guys!
ReplyDeleteYour new space is great! Love the pool too!
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That wet hat picture is so precious! :)
ReplyDeleteCatherine thank you so much!!! We are so excited and Happy!!!! Thank you so much for your prayers, oh they mean so much!!!
ReplyDeleteLove and blessings, Kristy
p.s. I love that swimming pool!!!
the backyard looks great...and man Hannah is growing up so fast! SLOW DOWN!
ReplyDeleteCutest swimming pool....ever!
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