Forever friends and family gathering

Last Saturday, we had a playdate with some friends. This is a photo of all the girls at Ming Dynasty after supper. We had a great time at Wee Bounce. Here are a few photos of all the fun:

The girls had so much fun- and all the parents too!

Here's a funny video of a Jamie/Kenli crash.

Happy 4th of July 2009

We had a great 4th of July celebration. Kenli told everyone we were celebrating "America", and " I use to live in China, but now I live in America". Here are a few of her July 4th pictures:

And a comparison with last year's July 4th pictures:

Hasn't she grown so much in just 12 months!!

Kenli's skates

Kenli is learning to skate, and is doing pretty good! She is so cute in all her "skating stuff".

Rock Wall

A few weeks ago, while in Gatlinburg for the weekend, Kenli conquered this 8 foot rock wall!!!!

K-E-N-L-I spells Kenli

One Enchanted Evening

Yesterday was Harmony Adoption' s 6th annual "One Enchanted Evening" fundraiser event at the Knoxville Zoo. This year's theme was Once Upon A Time and we were suppose to come dress as our favorite story book character. We debated for several weeks about this, Kenli of course wanted to be the Grinch, as he is her very very favorite. But we decided that 85+ degree weather and a Grinch outfit didn't work well together. Ira suggested a Snow White theme (Kenli as Snow White, himself as Prince Charming, and Amy as Dopey). Amy suggested a Tinkerbell theme ( Kenli as tinkerbell, and Ira as Peter Pan complete with green tights). Kenli's second choice was Cat in the Hat... So a Dr. Seuss theme it is. Kenli looked so adorable in her Cat in the Hat outfit, but she didn't wear the hat very much.

Here is picture of Kenli playing in a nest in the bird area:

Chirp-- Chirp

A Dr Seuss family, (and please don't adjust your computer screens, we do have blue hair)

Kenli was amazed with the river otters

The complete outfit!!

All of us- pre blue hair!

The Harmony Staff

Kenli is contemplating how hard it would be to get one of those otters home with her

Playing with the otters

We love the red pandas

Kenli has monkey toes- just ask Eeyore...

When Kenli saw my blue hair she said.. "Mama your hair is precious". How great is that!!! We had such a great day together!

Happy Anniversary!!

This past week was our wedding anniversary, so Grandma and Pappy surprised us with an awesome gift......








Complete with a working radio, cup holders, mirrors, and all the bells and whistles you can imagine!


We had to stuff a pillow behind Kenli's back so she could reach the gas pedal.