Belated Birthday!!

Today I got my birthday card in the mail from my little sister who lives in Vegas. Although it was late it was still a great birthday present to get while we are going thru alot. It was just what i needed! Thank you ALI BUG I Love You very much and I am so thankful I have you for a Sister!!! My camera did not take the best Pictures, but we got the essence of the card.

CHRISTMAS

Christmas in our home started at 7:30 in the morning when ry was screaming bloody murder. I have never gotten out of bed so fast to check on her. All I was thinking was Bella is dead and ry found her!! Nope that was not it Bella had jumped on Rys face and poked her in the eye with her very sharp puppy paws. Ry was very sad and couldnt understand how bella could hurt her. After some explaining Ry was better and then opened her presents. From santa ry got a diary, operation game, puzzles, Tag leap pin, a few books, a barbie movie, and the camp rock soundtrack. She was very happy she asked to wear her jammies all day. Santa had stoped by the night before to drop one present off while we were gone. They happened to be our christmas jammies. So I let Ry wear these PJ's all day. We went to parents house, then to the movie bedtime stories with Adam Sandler. Then back to inlaws where we had dinner. It was a very laid back day. RyLee had a great time and Bella even enjoyed herself!! Ry finished the night off with a gingerbread house and the barbie christmas carol movie. We Have had an emotional few days so this was a perfect way to spend the holiday. We are so greatful we have wonderful family and friends. We Love You all and hoped you all had a Great Christmas!!

Bella

Wrapped like A Baby!!! She loves to chew on my mother-in-laws Rug

Mike and I decided to get RyLee a puppy for christmas. We looked around for a dog that is good with children and babies. We also wanted one that doesnt shed. Our answer came in the name of Shih Tzu's. I found a sweet lady in New Harmony that breeds and sells them. So monday afternoon RyLee and I drove in snow down the freeway at 40 miles an hr listening to the Twilight book on CD. RyLee thought I was going to talk to this lady about school stuff and she happened to have pets Ry could play with. Our intention for Ry was to pick one out then have santa bring her, But with the snow we decided to give the puppy to her early. So I asked ry what puppy she wanted and she picked out a cute little fur ball! When the lady asked her what she was going to name the puppy she look up as if she was thinking and said Bella. Good thing we were listening to Twilight because I think that had a influence on names. RyLee absolutly loves Bella and to be honest we all have taken to this cute little ball of fur. The first night she cried so I let Bella sleep on the couch with me. Then the last few nights she has slept with Ry. Bella hates car rides so she cries during the drive but she loves to be wraped up in a baby blanket like a baby. She is just like a newborn with a lot more hair. We Love having bella in our little family. Mike and I used to make fun of people who treated their dog like part of the family, now look at us we are doing the same things!!!

Twelve Days of Twilight Christmas

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to meEdward Cullen's undies!On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to meTwo confusing visions and Edward Cullen's undies!On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to meThree blood-thristy vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to meFour classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to meFive of Bella's crushes, four classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to meSix years supply of fish, five of Bella's crushes, four classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to meSeven ice-cold vampires, six years supply of fish, five of Bella's crushes, four classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to meEight times to fall down, seven ice-cold vampires, six years supply of fish, five of Bella's crushes, four classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to meNine freezing kisses, eight times to fall down, seven ice-cold vampires, six years supply of fish, five of Bella's crushes, four classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to meTen vamps who'll pay baseball, nine freezing kisses, eight times to fall down, seven ice-cold vampires, six years supply of fish, five of Bella's crushes, four classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to meEleven scary car rides, ten vamps who'll pay baseball, nine freezing kisses, eight times to fall down, seven ice-cold vampires, six years supply of fish, five of Bella's crushes, four classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to meTwelve sunny days, eleven scary car rides, ten vamps who'll pay baseball, nine freezing kisses, eight times to fall down, seven ice-cold vampires, six years supply of fish, five of Bella's crushes, four classic couples, three blood-thirsty vampires, two confusing visions, and Edward Cullen's undies!HOPE YOU LIKED IT!!!!!!!!!!

CANDYLAND

I woke this morning to Ry and Mike playing Candyland when mike said" I keep losing". Then Ry picked up all the cards to put away and said to mike," maybe we should pick an easier game for you dad?". We started to laugh because she is so literal and yet so thoughtful! They played another game and mike was still losing. Poor guy! He can never win against a 5 year old even if she is not cheating( which is something we are working on).

Prego Ry

Ever since Ry discovered thru our birthmom how babies get here, she has been fascinated. She had never cared about baby dolls till recently so we got her one. Now Ry takes her baby every where and always changes a stinky diaper! Just a few days ago she started to carry a baby in her tummy by sticking it under her shirt, then her baby is born. At one time she was carring 10 stuffed animals and delivered a litter! I am sure most children have already had this discovery play before ,but since Ry has never seen me like this she has never had the chance to experience a pregnancy. Although RyLee has made a box for her sister to sleep in her room( Not happening), We know she is going to be an awesome big sister and she cant wait to teach the baby to dance!

Twilight!!!

Ok so I caved on the whole twilight saga. My birthmom and friend Caralee broke me down and I read the books. I loved them! It took me two days to read books 2-4. My hubby lost me to vampires for two days. I got my best friend in California with her 12 year old daughter hooked on these books. Then I went with a good friend to watch the movie. I loved it also only because I didnt have any expectations. I had mentioned the books to my mother in law , and she informed me she had also read the books. So since my hubby wanted to see the movie I suprised hubby and mother in law with tickets to the movie. I have to say I knew my mother in law would like it but I had no idea Mike was going to also like it. Now he wants to read the books. I am lucky my husband understands my new passion because he bought me the soundtrack for my birthday. We both love It! RyLee knows of twilight and suggested we put the poster we got in the Cd up in the bathroom. I dont think our social worker would approve of that but it was a great idea. I cant wait for the other movies to get made now. Thanks Lex and Caralee for my new found Edward Passion!!!!

RyLee got to visit with santa and tell him her wishes for christmas. She is such a cutie! She asked for a Diary and some horsies. Santa has a easy list this Year!!!!

Eventful day

Saturday was our adoption fundraiser, my birthday, and RyLee's dance recital. Needless to say it was a very busy day! We got up early and did the craft/bake/yard sale. That went well although we didnt raise very much. Then we had Ry's recital that night. She danced very well and even made up her own routine to spice up the group choreography. She made grandpa Al, her dad and I laugh at all her improvisation. She is such a character. I am glad we raise her to dance to the beat of her own drum and not care what others think, because it is ok to be a little different. Then after the recital mike and Ry took me out to Olive Garden for dinner. I had my usual zuppa toscano; I like this soup so much that I found the recipe online and made it on sunday. It was perfect! Just like the soup at Olive Garden. I Am so happy because now we dont have to go there just to get my favorite soup! I had a great birthday and I am so greatful for a wonderful hubby, daughter and family.

Pony

I Had gone into the freezer when I noticed this!!! A frozen pony, Ry had put in there. I Love to find and see little things she leaves for us around the house. She doesnt know how much she makes her dad and I happy. She brings so much joy to our lives and we love her so much.

Blogging

The other day when I went into my internet history to find a web site I forgot to favorite I noticed one search said "rylee blooog". I didnt type that into the search engine, so I asked Ry about it. Her answer to my question was she wanted to find the "RyLee blog" to write about her day. Look at what I started! I didnt even know she knew how to google much less about blogging. My Baby is growing up.