The year that didn't slow down.

What a difference one year can make. We have been hit by Hurricane Alana and have been in awe of all the things she teaches us every day. Here are a few pictures of various occaisions including Easter, Chinese New Year, China Girls Reunion #3 and, of course, Birthday #2.

China Girls Reunion #3

Best pals...

How old are you Alana? "Ine two 'ears old!"

We were so worried about this little sweet pea when we were in China but she is just blossoming. Good for you Florence!

So much fun!

China Girls reunion...

Chinese babies everywhere!

Mike, Morgane, and Jaime...

Kayla...

Help! Wipe my shnootsy nose!

New PJs from auntie Valerie...

Chinese New Year gives us great treats!

Rocking with Popa...

Finger painting with mama...

What a little wine will do ...

Easter bunnies...

Sisters with their kids...

Oh the things we do...

By request...

Can you believe she isn't even 2 yet?! Here are some pics from Christmas!

Real men don't like pink? Too bad, I do.

"But he's trowing all da sno away!"

It boggles the mind how quickly she changes. We lost count of her vocabulary.



With Mom in their matching Chinese New Year's outfits.

Big fat kiss to Grandma!

Dada tickles are the best!

Uncle Robin says; "They came from Paris, and took Shivalinga!"

"You look MMMMMMavalus Da'ling!"

Christmas jammies! Books are good!

I know, I know, I suck at INTE-NETS!

Here are a bunch of pics from swimming lessons and stuff!

It has been a busy summer and here are a few photos of all the excitement!

Our inspiration! Debra, Lily(holding the green thing) Sophia and Alana. Without Debra's encouragement, we may never have found Alana. Thank you a million times Deb!



Alana and Sophia are just great pals.




What's lunch without someone to share it with?



I'm sure in few years she'll want me delete this one but, you can't have a Baby Blog without one naked baby picture!




Here is Uncle George and Alana on Dada's bike. Mommy was thrilled.




She is changing every day. I can't believe she has gone from a baby who could not even sit up to this in just 4 months.



Alana's first carousel ride! "Hmm, so what am I supposed to do here?"

Our Yaya has passed. I was fortunate to have had the chance to introduce Alana to her in March when these pictures were taken. I was told that it was one of the few times she had smiled during her last weeks. We should all be so fortunate.

Geez, i suck at internet. It has been a whole month since i last posted but, you know what, who cares! I'M IN LOVE! And how can't you be! Just look at that spaghetti face! She still loves her noodles! We have been having so much fun introducing her to everyone and she just digs it. She doesn't say much at first but once she gets comfy, she loves to rock'n'roll with whoever is around. We have complete conversations together without saying anything meaningful and that's the way, uhhuh, uhhuh, we like it! (kc and the sunshine band) so enjoy the pics cuz i gotta go figure out how to make my next business trip shorter! Cheers all!

gotta love her piggie face!




COME ON FEEL THE NOISE!