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It's been one month since our Gotcha Day (August 10, 2009). And that strange thing happens. It seems like yesterday yet......like we've all been together forever!
Just before we left for a birthday party on Sunday, I set up the tripod in the living room, lined up Daddy and Dahlia, grabbed Milana, pressed the button and ran. I bought a new portrait lens just before we left for China but didn't have it handy so I'm using the wrong lens (may account for a bit of fuzziness) but here it is. Our family picture (which I'll likely replace the above Family of Three picture with 'cause Dahlia's cast will be on her arm for the next 6 weeks!?!) Lucky I got this one just hours before her arm was broken. And everyone's eyes are open. Puh, double lucky.
So, one month! Whew. I was hoping to wax eloquent (or rather wax anything) but I'm still catching my breath here. What with Milana (read cling-on) still finding her feet and touching EVERYTHING, home-schooling Dahlia for the next 2 weeks and dealing with everything a broken arm entails, including sharing Mommy with the aforementioned "cling-0n" and trying (I'm using that term very loosely) to finish up a commissioned double portrait for a dead-line in 2 weeks but am kicking myself for not finishing it before this whirlwind began.......
But I digress. It is, afterall, our anniversary. One month since this sweet little child became ours.
And that is a whole lot to celebrate!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
14 comments:
Wow...that was fast! LOVELY pic and hang in there.
Keep smilin!
P.S. I am going to email you....things are nuts right now.
How sweet and Happy Gotcha Day #1!
Happy one month and many many mnay many more!! love the pic!
I can't believe it has already been a month......Happy 1 MONTH!!
Take a deep breath, hang in there.....you will meet your deadline:)
Lisa
Oh my goodness! One month already! Happy Anniversary to you all. What a gorgeous picture! You have your plate full Wonder-Wanda! I will be thinking of you!
Hugs,
Jen
Congrats on one happy month together! You are soooo blessed!
Hi Wanda. Where do you get their spohisticated, beautiful clothing? Beautiful girls in beautiful outfits!
Brendakit,
Their clothes - yeah, I wihs I could find some for me too. No where fancy really. These two tops came from a friend but I mostly shop at Winners (TJ Max), Children's Place and Walmart. Of course, I did a little shopping in China recently too - LOL.
There's nothing like 2 little ones in the same outfit though. Just adds to the cuteness!
:)
Wanda
Ahem....that's 'wish' not wihs. (I'm occasionally dyslexic.)
Another gorgeous family photo and you all just look so right together....so radiant and joyful!
AND happy one month as a family of 4! I simply cannot believe its been a month! And you described that strange phenomena perfectly! It does feel like a moment ago they arrived...and yet, as if they have always been part of us......in many ways I think they have!
You are juggling everything so beautifully....I'm in awe of you!
Hugs & happy weekend!
Lisa
You have such a beautiful family. I have been to your blog in the past for fashion Friday but not since you brought home your newest sweetheart. Congratulations!!
Congratulations! What a lovely portrait. So sorry about Dahlia's arm. Owie! Hope she's feeling better soon.
Just breathe.
Happy one month together! It's been a crazy month, for sure... hang in there. And congratulations again!
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