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.