Special Visit with Grandma

Special Visit with Grandma




August 24, 2008 And Madilynn makes seven!!

August 24, 2008  And Madilynn makes seven!!
First Family Picture

The Girls

The Boys

My China Dolls

Kyndal and Madilynn

Ready for the pool party!!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Happenings at the Smith household

We have had Madilynn home for 3 weeks and 3 days. I can hardly remember what life was like without her. She is doing very well. She eats fair, sleeps well and gets into everything!! She keeps her mommy hopping! Her follow-up appointments have shown nothing that we did not expect. She will be following up with a neurologist for her repaired meningocele and will be having a kidney ultrasound done because of her history of urinary tract infections. We will keep you posted.

Ashley left for college in OK city, Tyler starts college at Colorado State University tomorrow, and Jordan and Kyndal started school this week. My mom has been staying with us for a few days which has been very special. She has enjoyed her grand children, with Kyndal and Madilynn keeping her very entertained; tea parties are a favorite! Randy also started back to school keeping very busy himself. I am really enjoying my time off, spending extra time with the family. I am trying to get some house projects done but have not had a lot of luck with that! Mmmm-maybe it has something to do with chasing a two year old around the house!:)

I am very busy, but very happy. Life is good!! I will try to continue with updates.

Glenda

August 1, 2008 Were Home!!!

August 1, 2008  Were Home!!!
Waiting for final flight to Denver


Meeting rest of family for first time

First car seat ride-not happy!

Ready for bed

Has she stopped crying yet??

July 31, 2008 American Consulate

July 31, 2008   American Consulate
Bus ride-no pictures allowed at the Consulate

Red Couch Picture at the White Swan


With our guide-Molly

Female Budda

July 30, 2008 Free Day

July 30, 2008  Free Day
Starbucks in China!! My favorite!!

Dinner with Wang Ling

July 29, 2008 Were in Guangzhou!

July 29, 2008  Were in Guangzhou!
Arrived at the Victory Hotel

Medical Exam


Was that really necessary??

Nothing like a nice bath!!

July 28, 2008 Received Madilynn's Passport

July 28, 2008 Received Madilynn's Passport
Yipee!!



Ghina very excited about the olympic games!!

Where we ate Chinese food tonight

July 27, 2008 A Visit to a City Park

July 27, 2008 A Visit to a City Park







July 26, 2008 Free Day

July 26, 2008  Free Day


Madilynn and Jacob with "Grandma"

Madilynn enjoying her bath

Orphanage Visit July 25, 2008

Orphanage Visit  July 25, 2008
Taken in front of orphanage





Madilynn with her favorite nanny

Visiting with caretakers

Glad to be home

Enjoying Chinese food with Christen, Connie, Jacob and our guide Rose


July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008
Mom can I borrow your shoes???

Enjoying pizza with friends

Playing with Jacob

July 23, 2008 "Rest" Day

July 23, 2008  "Rest" Day
Already hogging the telephone

China preparing for the Olympics

This guy ask Ashley for a picture with him-Caucasions are rare around hear

A nice afternoon nap

The Bao Tu Quan Springs

Ashley standing with a figure of a famous Chinese poet

July 22, 2008 Adoption Day

July 22, 2008    Adoption Day
Officially our Daughter!!!



July 21, 2008 Gotcha Day!!

July 21, 2008  Gotcha Day!!


Not Happy!!

Doing Better

Happier Now-What a Cutie!!

All Worn Out

Madilynn - Jinan SWI July 9, 2008

Madilynn - Jinan SWI July 9, 2008
I need to wait 12 more days???

Do you like my outfit???

Hi mommy and daddy!!

My dress is not too low!

NEW PICTURES!!!!

NEW PICTURES!!!!
Jinan SWI June19,2008

Jinan SWI JUNE 19, 2008

Jinan SWI June 19,2008

Jinan SWI JUNE19, 2008