It's hard to get my head around that school starts again in two weeks. I just think we should all go on strike and insist that summer be longer. Are you with me?
And while we're at it - everybody is on vacation at the same time.
Hmmmm....guess I'm dreaming.
We had a family re-union a few weeks back (about 8 hours down the road from here), at my brother's lake cottage (hi George) where all and sundry meet up every few years.
It was one of those perfect days. Gorgeous color, fluffy clouds, great company and lots of laughs.
I think this picture of Dahlia (below) may be my all-time favorite of her.
I just love everything about it.
It's Wednesday folks. And today is a very special day for Lisa at the Long Road to China because that road just came to an end. A happy end. They received their referral for a sweet baby girl from Hunan, China. Finally!
We are sooooooo happy for you!
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!!
32 comments:
The pictures are beautiful! It looks like you guys had a wonderful time!
What a beautiful family you have and great photos..
I'm celebrating with Lisa also. Isn't it wonderful??
Wanda! I am SO with you! Where is the petition to sign to make summer longer? : ) I will add my name at once! I love your pictures. Dahlia is a beautiful girl! I am so glad you get to be her Mama : ). My favorite picture of yours is the one with your husband and daughter walking towards the water. How beautiful is that? I am glad your vacation was special and you could spend time with your family : ) Sending much love to you on this early Wednesday morning!
On the one hand I want summer to end soon (can`t wait for fall weather!), but on the other hand, it is fun doing activities with the kids without having to worry about schedules and homework!
Lovely pics!!
I am so with you on the strike! We start Monday and while the district did extend our summer break two weeks, it still seems too early to go back!
Your pictures are just amazing this week, well they are every week! :) Love the one of all of you...fun and just perfect!
Lets strike for sure! =)
I just LOVE the picture of all four of you together! Your all so beautiful! =)
You did a fabulous job with your pictures Wanda!
AS soon as I saw that BW of Dahlia I thought...WOW...she looks 14! I love seeing glimpses of the kids as teens/adults through our lenses every now and then.
Great shots of the trip but the one of all of you together in BW AND COLOR is just FANTASTIC! Love it!
I also love seeing Danny hand in hand with his princesses.
Missing you too, Sweetie...promise to catch up VERY soon!
I'm so lovin' all your family photos Wanda! I so need to get my tripod out and take some of mine. We are always running around when we're home together I'm always forgetting to do this. So glad you had a wonderful time on your vacation. You so deserve a little rest and relaxation.
So happy for Lisa...
Hugs,
Grace
What a beautiful way to start ending your summer! It looks so serene and relaxing!! BTW - I love your cameos in the pictures!! You always look like you stepped out of a Hollywood set :) Enjoy the next two weeks before the Back2School craziness starts again!
It's been a beautiful summer here in CT ~ I don't want it to end. I'm back to school in just a few short days.
Love the photo of the four of you ~ stunning!
Jo
I agree, I'm on strike. I love family photo, you look like youstepped off of a movie set! Very pretty :)
Beautiful family & photos! Congrats on being featured on MLN!
Such beautiful photos! Thanks for stopping by TVs Take -gotta love mama hen!
I love your B/W and color images for different reasons. I love the timelessness of the black and white, but your color images are so vibrant. Looks like a great time.
Gorgeous pictures Wanda!
I can't believe the summer is already coming to an end ... wah!
I hope we get together for MNO soon!!
Hugs,
Julie
Beautiful!! Love seeing both the color and b&w! My kidsa re already back in school so too late for a strike (we were ready for school to start!) Enjoy your last few weeks before school starts!
Julie,
Me too! We need a MNO. Let's make that happen soon!
Hugs back.
Beautiful photos! Love the light in all of them.
Erika B
My girl is back at school already - sniff. But it is still hot outside, so it definitely still feels like summer!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous photos! You make me want to be on vacation! :D
Beautiful set of shots ~ love the B&W's! Have fun with your 'project' of old photos!
Cx
Wanda, these are FABULOUS shots! :-) Maybe it's because everyone in them is so beautiful! Just gorgeous.
Please add my name to that petition!! I send my best girl off to Second Grade TOMORROW!!! What???
So we spent the day with friends at the pool and felt a bit sad to come home.....but finding this peek at your Summer bliss helps me remember that summer isn't ending..we will just need to cram in a bit more in the afternoons and weekends!!
I love the family shot ~ something about the way you are leaning on your hubby and D in the water!!
What a gorgeous and scenic spot for such a gorgeous family!!
AND I'm off to see Lisa's newest blessing....WOW!!
Hi Wanda!!
We still have a few weeks of summer left here....school does not start until the second week of September, but I will gladly sign that petition:)
It looks like you had a wonderful trip/family reunion......your photos are GORGEOUS....I love the blue water and those fluffy clouds.....and of course your beautiful family! Definitely frameworthy shots..... I hope you are having these printed for your home!!
I was thinking the same thing as Dita....Dahlia looks like a teenager in that photo......WOWZA!!
We are so very excited about Reagan.....I can barely think straight let alone sit still. We are so anxious to have her home! Looks like there is more waiting in our future......
xoxoxo,
Lisa
Yes, I feel my summer has ended before it even began! Our kids are in full swing back to school already!
These pictures are gorgeous! So peaceful and calming. Enjoy your last days of summer!
i love your family photo - both in B&W and in color. such a great shot! congrats on your nestwork feature!! i look forward to seeing more of your work. :)
What gorgeous photos and what an awesome story you have! Stopping by from the Nestwork and Mama Hen! So glad she featured you! I'll be back!
Truly a gorgeous scenes and fun vacation!
" Regina "
Oh Wanda we definitely share that dream!!! I love having my girls together with ME! :)
I do ADORE the Fall though and all things 'back to school' except for the actual sending of children back to school!!!! LOL
Wanda, I absolutely adore your pics. Always do... Sounds like a beautiful reunion and cherished time.... So special...
xoxo
Hey Wanda! These pictures are gorgeaous! I love the family photo both in black and white and color! I also love the picture on an angle! Gorgeous! The blue in the sky is breathtaking! I hope you had a super week my friend!
Mama Hen
What a beautiful family you have. Love all the pics!
Just saw the box you painted for "Dita"... just breathtaking... what talent you have.
God bless you,
Daleea
My babies went back this week. :( My Mikayla started high school and this is the last year in grade school for my Nicolas.
Your photos are stunning!
Woohoo for Lisa...what a long road but look where it took her!
Love and blessings,
Robin
Your photos are so lovely (probably said that already, I know) That family photo of the four of you on the dock...ho boy. That is precious. Summer...yes, summer...all of the time, please. Take care.
M.
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