This was Dahlia's first carousel ride when she was 2 and a half (back in 2005). And that would be me , happily ride alongside.
A few years later in Disney World. What a beautiful carousel.
So, you can imagine my anticipation when we brought Milana to her very first fair. All week long I imagined that first moment. Would she be scared (not likely), thrilled or confused (by her mother's over-the-top excitement).
?
None of the above.
There was no carousel!
WHAT?!!? No carousel? What's a fair without a carousel? That's like an ice-cream cone without the ice-cream. Right? (or a margarita without the vodka tequila, right girls ;)
I almost walked away.....but couldn't do that to the kiddos.
So in we went anyway and Milana had her first taste of an activity we will re-visit again and again. (Next time with a carousel, if you please.)
Last week was Dahlia's 4th ballet recital. Only got a few snaps but when I look back at her first - I can hardly believe how fast my baby is growing up. Sniff!
And finally, a few more pics from our little trip last week-end to Mt. Tremblant.
(linking to Stephanie for this post)
One of my favourite things to do is follow these 2 around and catch them in a moment.
This is one of them.
I just snapped away. (All sooc.....but I'm guessing you could tell.)
And for a finale........
I present Miss "Happiest when airbourne"
and her side-kick
Miss "Wild-Thang"
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!!
20 comments:
What a wonderful "catch up" post. Your girls are so adorable. I love how Milana is holding Dahlia's face while she gives her a great, big smooch. It makes me so happy to see two siblings so happy together. My two do that on occasions. Yesterday out of the blue Natalie told Liam she loved him. Made my heart melt.
Love all your pictures... I can't resist a carousel either. :-)
These are simply the most adorable photos!! I especially loved that one of Milana holding Dahlia's face as she was kissing her. SO, SO sweet. :)
What a sweet, sweet post. I also love carousel or merry-go-round rides!!!
And your little miss and her side kick are precious!
I can! not! believe! there wasn't a carousel. Isn't that illegal?
Beautiful, beautiful pictures! Here's hoping for a carousel at the next fair!
First off... I got a chuckle out of the Vodka/Tequilla comment! I know just what you mean! I just can wait for our girls workshop weekend. First I was so nervous that I almost back out and now after to getting to know you and the other girls, I just cant wait!
I love all you pictures and they look fabulous sooc! Miss Happy and Miss Wild thang are the cutest!
Oh, Wanda how I remember that first carousel ride...and our first trip to the Fair together with our little munchkins. Looking at the ballet pictures of Dahlia really shakes my world...they are growing up way to fast!!!
The up north pictures are great. You my friend are becoming quite the photographer...but than again I am not surprised... you are a true ARTIST through and through. You bring such beauty to all that you do and and all that you are!!!
I'm so blessed
luv u
me
Oh my word....they are so sweet sitting up there on that wall together. Makes me wonder what they were saying to each other..... I could just imagine a sweet little conversation between the two of them!!
You know the girls are all going to go crazy over your vodka/tequila comment....I already see that Terri picked up on it!! OH BOY, we are in for quite a weekend, aren't we??
I hope the next time you go to the fair you will get to ride the merry go round...... what a bummer.....although your "happiest when airborne" looked pretty thrilled to be on that motorcycle:)
xoxo,
Lisa
oh my! NO CAROUSEL?? - that stinks!!! cute photos nevertheless . . . love the ballet shots of Dahlia, the light is gorgeous, you captured it perfectly! I had to giggle at the last photo, the girls are adorable doing gymnastics! What a fun time you had!
I still grab a ride on the merry go round with my little, too. Great photos. I'm a sucker for a sweet sibling smooch photo.
Blessings,
Monica
OMG! That pic of the girls kissing is just way to adorable!!
Adorable!!!! Love the moments.
They grow so quickly! These are great memories to have.... thanks for sharing!
You really have captured the moments! They are a merry little pair :)
Nice gymnastics moves! Good luck with your carousel hunt!
M.
Wanda your blog always makes me smile! I love all of these pictures! I am giving you the Sunshine Award tomorrow! Your blog is like a ray of sunshine! I only watched part of the Tony's! It was great! Have a nice night!
Mama Hen
Just when I think your posts simply could not get any sweeter, thoughtful, whimsical and festive ~ OH, once again I've missed this my friend!!
OH, and did you say no merry-go-round?? That's just NOT RIGHT!! But boy those girls looked happy on the vehicles and my two would have sported the ones right next too 'em if given half the chance!
The kissing moment takes my breath away and just when I'm slipping into a sniffling moment you have me grinning like a loon at the final action shot! LOVE IT!!!
xoxo and gosh, they both just keep getting prettier, if that's even possible!!
Hey Wanda! The award is well deserved! I love your blog! I love salty things with sweets, so potato chips with ice cream sounds yummy! I also like dipping pretzals in melted chocolate. About the singing, what better way to get your spirits up and put a smile on our little ones faces? Have a great night!
Mama Hen
What a wonderful catch up post!!!! I LOVE your adoration of dreamy carousels! They are incredible aren't they? They make me feel like I am soaring so high!!!! I too share your joy!!!!!
xoxo Miss you. Wish we were in town to hop on over for a quick visit with you!
GIRL......you crack me up!
Were you REALLY going to leave because there wasn't a carousel? Oh, you Perfectionista! Looks like the ladies enjoyed every minute of it.
I can't believe how grown up Dahlia looks in that gorgeous ballerina costume. Even I'm sniffling!
The "KISS" made me smile...HUGE. Now that's a shot alright..and that was Milana on the offense in that one, wasn't it....she just adores her big sissy..but with a face like that, who wouldn't.
Love these Black, Silver and White Duo and their Acrobatic Show....makes me want another girl (did I just say that outloud?)
xoxoxo
Dita
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