Two Months!

WOW!! Lily has been home with us now for TWO MONTHS!

I should just explain the picture to the right....let me preface by saying that there are no problems with Lily and I bonding. Nope~there's no doubt in Lily's mind that I'm her mommy.

Today Angela and I had appointments for a dental cleaning. Our dental hygienist and dentist are flexible and understanding TO SAY THE LEAST. When it came time for my turn Angela did her "Jie Jie best" to get Lily to sit with her and read Dr. Seuss, play with the cell phone, or even play in the box of toys in the waiting area.....but, Lily would have nothing other to be right there with me. She sat on my lap like a stone watching and processing everything the hygienist did~not even making a sound. Angela couldn't believe it and had to snap this pic. After the dentist came in and gave her final "OK-don't brush so hard and see you in 6 months" Lily wrapped her arms tightly around my neck hugging me tight and gave me a bunch of sympathy kisses square on the lips. Usually she'll give you her cheek when you ASK for a kiss, but this time I didn't even ask. She is the CUTEST.

Lily laughs all of the time. She has many different giggles and laughs, but when she thinks something is simply hilarious she has the cutest belly laugh.

Moving Day!!!...

Eric's parents made it official...they're SOUTHERNERS...yet, still Yankee at heart. The Wicklow house is sold...gone...yet, so much of Skaneateles will remain so much in our thoughts & heart. Skaneateles is never behind us, really...we'll be back now' n then. We are now also in the heart of River Green.

Here are a few pics from moving day....

The Smith House

ok...this isn't from moving day, but I thought I'd show you the lengths Lily's grandparents will go to make her happy :)

Grandpa and Lily

a new gathering place

reading a story

trees off of the deck

Angela loves the view

shall we go up or down?... (are you noticing how Ang still has to have her MUG in the corner of every picture...just like in Krista's wedding reception photos years ago when she was 4 years old??)

Jie Jie and her Mei Mei

workspace coming together

The Summer House (the smaller pool's poolhouse)

moving truck on the Grandparent's street

moving is hard work...I'm ready for Bryer's Vanilla

Fun with Morgan!

Xia brought Morgan over to play ~ do you think they had a blast?...just take a look...

playing in the tent

Hi Morgan!!

loving the cool water on a hot summer day

sports illustrated swim suit~ toddler edition

cute little ruffles