(Milana's referral picture)
Just look at her!
;)
She certainly has added a lot of spice and laughter to our little family!
The icing on the cake.
Click on the button to join Lisa and all for some great photography!
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!!
42 comments:
A year already????
She looks both the same and different.
What an amazing family you have.
The picture of the girls is sweet but that last shot of the family...
I love it!
The joy, laughter and personality of all of you shines forth.
Absolutely beautiful Wanda! I really like the family picture! All of the photos are great! You have an award waiting for you! You deserve it! Have a great night!
Mama Hen
Oh my, what a beauty! Her little cheeks are just precious and look so kissable. And that family picture is just spectacular!
Happy Wednesday!
Beautiful child! Blessed with a beautiful family. God is good. Those shots are great in B/W. Have a great week. xxx
Happy anniversary! What a beautiful family.
What beautiful images! What a wonderful experience it is to watch your child blossom. She is so gorgeous!!! We are waiting on TA for our precious girl waiting right now. Look forward to having my girls together finally!!!
Blessings!
Happy Anniversary!!! OMG Wanda! She has grown so much in one year. It's amazing. She doesn't even look like the same child. So happy for you and your family. I absolutely LOVE your family photo. It's simply perfect!
Hugs...
Grace
p.s. Thanks for your kind words... It really made a difference. I know you knew exactly how I was feeling. :-)
beautiful family! simply beautiful
Beautiful pictures. I love the story - Congratulations - but all of you together is absolutely my favorite. I love your smile!
What a sweetie! She sure has changed and grown so much in the past year...pictures don't lie :) Great family photo of your beautiful crew!
A year goes by SO fast!!
You look so good as a family. :)
(P.S. I love how you dress them both in matching outfits!)
Milana is truly beautiful!
What a great story, and beautiful photos! Thanks for stopping by my blog as well, have a great day!
Congratulations
wow, what a fast year
love the family photo
Happy 1 year anniversary of your referral!!! What a beauty...and she gets prettier and prettier!
Had to laugh about knocking the breath out of you...hee hee. You and me both girl! Boy can I relate sometimes. ;) me with my busy boy.
hugs...
She is such a beautiful little girl. I love the family photo. I can see the happiness glowing from that photo!
Beautiful! It's also the face a little girl that's just blossomed in her loving home, equipped with big sister and all!
It's already been a year? *gasp* She grows more beautiful every single day!
Oh Wanda ~ could it be? A year already since you first glimpsed into your continuing happily ever after and destiny? Isn't it amazing how one tiny moment and yes, one tiny beautiful face can change everything??
I just adore all the photos and especially the family one. I see so much love in all of your faces and much much joy!!
It IS true these tiniest of dumplings add much sugar and spice :) and we wouldn't have it any other way, right??
hugs and love to you all on this special day!!
She looks fabulous! All the pictures are great. I really loved the expression of everyone in the last one, but it took me awhile to figure out where your legs were!
I have only been a follower of your blog for a few months, but I know how blessed you are to have 2 beautiful daughters.
And that family photo is so precious!
Beautiful family photos...I can see the love and pride beaming from your smile! cheers to a wonderful first year with your gal.
Mindy
You are so right! Your daughters are so beautiful it takes your breath away! WOW! Absolutely gorgeous. What a happy family! Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog too! :-)
Your girls are so beautiful, I love the black and white, great shots!
oh my! I got tears in my eyes looking at your happy beautiful girl!! I can't believe it has been a year, I remember seeing her face for the first time and being so excited for you!! She takes my breath away too! Beautiful post!
She's gorgeous!!...they both are. Lovely captures!
WOW! SHE IS GORGEOUSE!!! What a beautiful family! What would you do without icing? It makes the cake! Love this post!
For precious...she difinately has changed but is oh so cute! Love your black and white conversion. Have a great 4th!
LOVE the family picture. Gorgeous :-)
Happy Happy One Year! Melina is just so beautiful! Love the gorgeous family photo!
Happy one year.....she is simply darling....and I love the family picture!
Belated happy Canada Day! :)
Yes, she is definitely the icing on the cake:)
Happy One Year!!! I am amazed that it has been that long already......why does the time go by so much faster when you are not waiting?
She is such a beautiful little girl and has come so far in the last year..... I know you are proud of her. You are all so blessed:)
Three MORE WEEKS!!! YAHOOOOOOO!!
Enjoy your weekend~
xoxo,
Lisa
I just can't believe the difference in her face...but more...what's behind those eyes. What an incredible gift you have shared with us this past year watching your baby take her place alongside the 3 of you beautiful souls...completing your amazing family!
Love every one of these images!
xoxoxo
Dita
Hey Wanda! Thank you for stopping by! Sorry ablout the computer problems. My computer is getting slow. Ugh! Takes so long to get things done. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!I know I already said it, but these pictures are beautiful!
Mama Hen
Wow! An entire year has passed already? Zoinkies. Happy anniversary. The photo of you all together is so lovely. And...there is always such a sweet pic of those two having a sister smooch.
Happy weekend.
M.
Wow, she has grown so much! Love can do that. ;) I like you family photo, it's perfect.
Such beautiful shots and what a super sweet girl, or girls I should say:)
Your family photo looks perfect, so full of love!
Sweet Girl!!! I love these pictures. Your family is just beautiful!! And I love the one of your girls kissing. So sweet.
Hey Wanda! Just wanted to wish you and your family a happy Sunday! Have a good night!
Mama Hen
Beautiful!! I bet the year has been nothing but amazing!
A year? No way! Okay, I believe you. Why can't time fly so quickly when we're waiting for our babies?
Such a beautiful girl! And her hair has really grown!!
Donna
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