As you know, keeping up this blog is not my forte, so who knows when I'll post again. I can't even keep up with Facebook! Anyway, here is a recent picture of my two favorite children in the whole world!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Happy Belated New Year!
My sweet kiddos are growing up so fast! Addi is a kindergartner and Soli is now in Pre-K. Addi is such a good big sister, but Soli has found his own voice, independence, and interests. They are both as sweet as pie, but certainly have different personalities. Addi is the "teacher's pet" type of student, while Soli can make a teacher smile and frustrated at the same time. He asks "WHY?" a hundred times a day and continues to need to work on impulse control. However, he is clearly loved by his peers, has a smile that can melt your heart, and is very intelligent.
As you know, keeping up this blog is not my forte, so who knows when I'll post again. I can't even keep up with Facebook! Anyway, here is a recent picture of my two favorite children in the whole world!
As you know, keeping up this blog is not my forte, so who knows when I'll post again. I can't even keep up with Facebook! Anyway, here is a recent picture of my two favorite children in the whole world!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
It's Been Sooooooooo Long!
Hello my blogging friends. I know it's been since last Spring since I've posted, and this will likely be one of the few posts before I officially say goodbye to this blog. I've pretty much given up trying to keep this blog going while raising two young active kids. However, since I'm thinking about turning this blog into a keepsake book for my little ones, I wanted to make a few more post to share some of my favorite 2010 photos.
All is well with our family. Addison and Solomon are such a cute little pair. They love and argue with each other as if they have been together forever. It's hard to believe that Addison has been with our family for over four years now, while Solomon has been with us for a little over a year and a half. Addison is quite the big sister with sage advice, but Solomon certainly has his own opinions and ideas. Together, they make quite the team. When they're not bickering or telling on each other, they're taking up and looking out for the other. It's heart warming seeing the sweet connection between them and knowing they'll have each other throughout the years. As I write these words, I'm hoping that someone who is considering adopting will stumble across this blog, be led to other adoption blogs, and ultimately make a firm decision to build their family through adopting. I will forever be grateful for the courage, emotional energy, and support I sustained from adoption blogs during our journey to parenthood.
Enjoy the photos!
Summer 2010, Destin, FL / Solomon's first trip to the beach
Solomon's sweet smile when seeing the beach for the first time.
Addison was saying, "C'mon buddy, we won't let the waves get us!"
Following are some of my favorite Miss Addison picstures. Here are Addison and Ceci at an Ethiopian cultural dance class:
Addison's 4th birthday party. Nothing could hold this little princess on a mission back...not even while dressed in her royal attire. Solomon, on the other hand was slowed down at the party by a badly injured tongue which resulted in a trip to the ER. While Aaron handled that emergency, I served up pizza and cupcakes without Addison and her friends missing a beat. Fortunately, they didn't know Solomon had injured himself. Hours later, Solomon returned home with a deep gash in his tongue, in pain, and refusing to eat or take in liquids. The next morning, we took him to an ER specializing in children's medical services and were given different meds to ease his pain. It took about three days for him to resume eating and drinking normally. What a day!
Fall 2010 Favorite Photos
Don't overlook Solomon in the lower right corner offering up some of his water on this warm October day.
Aaron, the best father in the world, was determined to dress up as Woody since Solomon's favorite character is Buzz Lightyear. How cool is that?!!
Well that's it for now. I'll try to post more photos tomorrow in an attempt to catch you up on the growth and happenings of our little family.
Pat
All is well with our family. Addison and Solomon are such a cute little pair. They love and argue with each other as if they have been together forever. It's hard to believe that Addison has been with our family for over four years now, while Solomon has been with us for a little over a year and a half. Addison is quite the big sister with sage advice, but Solomon certainly has his own opinions and ideas. Together, they make quite the team. When they're not bickering or telling on each other, they're taking up and looking out for the other. It's heart warming seeing the sweet connection between them and knowing they'll have each other throughout the years. As I write these words, I'm hoping that someone who is considering adopting will stumble across this blog, be led to other adoption blogs, and ultimately make a firm decision to build their family through adopting. I will forever be grateful for the courage, emotional energy, and support I sustained from adoption blogs during our journey to parenthood.
Enjoy the photos!
Summer 2010, Destin, FL / Solomon's first trip to the beach
Solomon's sweet smile when seeing the beach for the first time.
Addison was saying, "C'mon buddy, we won't let the waves get us!"
Following are some of my favorite Miss Addison picstures. Here are Addison and Ceci at an Ethiopian cultural dance class:
Addison's 4th birthday party. Nothing could hold this little princess on a mission back...not even while dressed in her royal attire. Solomon, on the other hand was slowed down at the party by a badly injured tongue which resulted in a trip to the ER. While Aaron handled that emergency, I served up pizza and cupcakes without Addison and her friends missing a beat. Fortunately, they didn't know Solomon had injured himself. Hours later, Solomon returned home with a deep gash in his tongue, in pain, and refusing to eat or take in liquids. The next morning, we took him to an ER specializing in children's medical services and were given different meds to ease his pain. It took about three days for him to resume eating and drinking normally. What a day!
Fall 2010 Favorite Photos
Don't overlook Solomon in the lower right corner offering up some of his water on this warm October day.
Aaron, the best father in the world, was determined to dress up as Woody since Solomon's favorite character is Buzz Lightyear. How cool is that?!!
Well that's it for now. I'll try to post more photos tomorrow in an attempt to catch you up on the growth and happenings of our little family.
Pat
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Easter 2010
Last Saturday, Solomon enjoyed his first Easter Egg Hunt. Miss Addison racked up many eggs as usual. These two are such a sweet pair most of the time, but of course like all siblings they sometimes annoy each other. Here are a few pics to hold you over until I post again... months from now :-)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Overdue Update!
O. K. I know it's been a minute since my last post. Needless to say, parenting two toddlers is both joyous and demanding. Addison and her little brother Solomon are true siblings. One minute, they're loving up on each other big time, and the next minute they're fighting over a toy, book, or our attention. Solomon and Addison now attend the same child development center and their rooms are located on the same hall. During Solomon's first few weeks, Addison would run up to him, give him a hug, and reassure him that everything would be alright. Yes, she takes her big sister role seriously! Solomon is such a sweetie! He's crazy about Miss Addison. If he sees her water bottle empty, he fills it up, takes it to her, and says, "Here you go Addison". I've even caught him washing Addison's back during bath time. His frequent nurturing of Addison is going to make her believe she really is a princess!!! Solomon's good receptive language skills have always surprised me, and his expressive language skills are really starting to kick in. I think the next big hurdle is potty training. He has shown signs of interest, so we'll probably start that in the next month or so. We are feeling quite like the settled family of four. It takes longer to get out the house with two kids and we stay home and eat in more so now than in the past. It's just easier. On the other hand, Addison and Solomon often entertain each other which gives mom and dad a break. It's so rewarding hearing them laugh and play with each other.
What else is happening? Addison had her first dance recital at school. She was so excited and adorable. During her performance, she yelled out several times, "Mommy, my hat's coming off!" I just yelled back, "That's O.K. baby, keep dancing!" And that she did. She danced, tripped, laughed it off and got back up immediately. I love that girl! Aaron took Solomon to get his first American haircut. Aaron said he was a perfect toddler during that process. He sat in that huge barber chair like a champ and didn't shed one tear. That's my boy. I love my Soli!
For Addison's school Fall Festival, she dressed as Princess Tiana, Disney's first African American princess. Solomon just couldn't get with the whole dress up thing. He frowned and quickly removed his fireman jacket. During the festival, Solomon decided he'd be happier on the school's playground. As a person who just doesn't get the who Halloween craze, that was fine with me! On Halloween, Addison lookes very pretty dressed as a "generic" princess. Solomon stayed home with his Daddy and watched Diego. Maybe next year!
On a sad note, my brother died suddenly October 20. He was 48, very physically fit (an avid cyclist), and had the biggest smile and engaging personality. As we continue to wrap out heads around our sudden loss, we find comfort in knowing that Lonnie was loved by so many people. His home going service was unbelievably inspiring, uplifting, and representative of the kind of person he was. We are still amazed at the number of people that showed up to support us and pay their last respects. Although we already miss him. I'm very happy that he got a chance to share his huge heart and smile with Addison and Solomon.
At last, here are some recent photos. Enjoy.
What else is happening? Addison had her first dance recital at school. She was so excited and adorable. During her performance, she yelled out several times, "Mommy, my hat's coming off!" I just yelled back, "That's O.K. baby, keep dancing!" And that she did. She danced, tripped, laughed it off and got back up immediately. I love that girl! Aaron took Solomon to get his first American haircut. Aaron said he was a perfect toddler during that process. He sat in that huge barber chair like a champ and didn't shed one tear. That's my boy. I love my Soli!
For Addison's school Fall Festival, she dressed as Princess Tiana, Disney's first African American princess. Solomon just couldn't get with the whole dress up thing. He frowned and quickly removed his fireman jacket. During the festival, Solomon decided he'd be happier on the school's playground. As a person who just doesn't get the who Halloween craze, that was fine with me! On Halloween, Addison lookes very pretty dressed as a "generic" princess. Solomon stayed home with his Daddy and watched Diego. Maybe next year!
On a sad note, my brother died suddenly October 20. He was 48, very physically fit (an avid cyclist), and had the biggest smile and engaging personality. As we continue to wrap out heads around our sudden loss, we find comfort in knowing that Lonnie was loved by so many people. His home going service was unbelievably inspiring, uplifting, and representative of the kind of person he was. We are still amazed at the number of people that showed up to support us and pay their last respects. Although we already miss him. I'm very happy that he got a chance to share his huge heart and smile with Addison and Solomon.
At last, here are some recent photos. Enjoy.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Everything is Official! Re-adoption in Georgia is done!
We have reached yet another milestone in the international adoption process. I think we must have broken a re-adoption record. We've been home a little over a month and have already taken the huge step of re-adopting Solomon in the state of Georgia. Although the Ethiopian courts recognized our adoption of Solomon as final mid June, the law required us to readopt him here in the states in order for him to have full citizenship. This final step involved more detailed paperwork, which is why many people choose to pay big bucks to adoption attorneys to complete the confusing forms. Most families put this off for months or even years, but not my hubby. Once again, Aaron was so on top of this final procedure. I also need to give thanks and a huge hug to my friend Laura who has assisted us and other GA families by providing an online file with the required paperwork for this procedure. XOXO Laura!
Solomon was well behaved at the court house even though we had to wait an additional 30 minutes until the judge could hear our case. Once we were called to his chambers and our paperwork was looked over, the process was over in about four minutes. We were congratulated, a picture was taken, and we were on our way with our new son. Immediately after our court appointment, we applied for Solomon's social security card. So let's see...Solomon has his Green card, full citizenship, a social security card on the way, and tomorrow we'll take his American passport photo. Soli baby, Welcome to America!
Solomon was well behaved at the court house even though we had to wait an additional 30 minutes until the judge could hear our case. Once we were called to his chambers and our paperwork was looked over, the process was over in about four minutes. We were congratulated, a picture was taken, and we were on our way with our new son. Immediately after our court appointment, we applied for Solomon's social security card. So let's see...Solomon has his Green card, full citizenship, a social security card on the way, and tomorrow we'll take his American passport photo. Soli baby, Welcome to America!
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