REFERRAL ANNIVERSARY

I can't believe it has been one year since I saw Clarke's face. On May 2, 2007 I saw Hong Mu Xin for the first time, in a picture of course. Look at the then and now.

I'm a Rock Star

Clarke got a keyboard from Santa. She thinks she's a rock star.

Snowmizer

This is a short video of Clarke enjoying a snowman that plays "Snowmizer" from Santa Clause is Coming to Town. She has on her Christmas hat and boots. Pretty cute.

Christmas at the Grandparents

We had Christmas at my parents about a week before Christmas when everybody could be there. Clarke enjoyed opening her presents and spending time with her cousins, Nanna, Grandaddy, aunts, uncles,and great aunts. In these pictures, you can see Clarke held by her Nanna in a new Christmas hat, looking up at her great Aunt Becky, and with her cousins Sarah Jane and Isabel. Cousins Tim and Grant, brother Will, and Aunt Rebecca, and Grandaddy are in the pictures too.

Christmas card photo session

We had an in home photo session to get a photo for our Christmas cards. I thought we would never get a good shot. It took a good 45 minutes to get both in close proximity, looking at the camera, with a happy look. Finally, we got one that would work. I have posted one of Will alone too that I like.

Thanksgiving

Here are some pictures taken around Thanksgiving. Clarke has grown and is filling out. Her legs which were very bowed when I met her, are no longer so. But, this picture shows just how petite she still is.

Clarke and the Cat

Clarke has had several battles with our cat. The cat puts up with a lot, but after so much, Clarke has ended up with some scratches. But I think they have finally made peace.

Where's Will

Will has been busy too. He represented the navy in the veteran's day program this year at his school. The second grade did a short musical number, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Will and I went to a Titans game. Titans v. Jacksonville Jaguars. Titans lost but we had a big time. Saw one very devoted fan, "Crazy Jim."

Halloween with the tulip fairy

Clarke was a tulip fairy for Halloween. She enjoyed her costume, the frilly skirt and all. I think this girl is a girly girl. Again, notice the shoes. We went to my aunt's and great aunt's home to trick or treat. Clarke found a magnifying glass.

getting updated

well christmas is over and it is 2008. i'm going to post some pictures to get you updated on clarke's progress through 2007. she is doing great as you can see. the picture of clarke in her stroller at the white county fair in september is one of my favorites. i just love this close up of her in red. the hair is starting to obey. Another shows Clarke being terrorized by brother Will. She doesn't seem to mind. They get along great. Clarke calls Will Mamma half the time. The last shows Clarke wearing some of my shoes. The girl is fascinated with shoes. You can also see Clarke playing the piano with cousins Isabel and Grant.