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Whitney, Dylan and Me

I Love my Whitney!!!

Mommy, Daddy and Me on the four-wheeler

I love playing in my kitchen

Karsynn's First Mt. Sterling Court Day

This was Karsynn's first ever Court Day Weekend in downtown Mt. Sterling. It's the local festival, and she really had quite a time. She had:

• Pizza
• Corn Dog
• Funnel Cake
• Cattleman's Burger

She loved it all! She especially loves Ale-8, which is a local soda made in Winchester, KY. YUM!!! We hope you enjoy the pictures.

Karsynn is 11 months old today!!!

Wow, these past two months have flown by. As of today, we've been home two full months and Karsynn is 11 mo. old today. She has blossomed like a little spring flower over the past two months. It's the most unbelieveable thing I've ever witnessed. It's as if she has always been a part of our family. She is loved by so many people and we are so very blessed. I'm including a picture from when we first got her and a recent one. Just look at the change in her.

It's Been Awhile, so here you Go!!!!

Mommy and Daddy's "Little Wildcat!"


In a dress Aunt Alese brought me!

Here are just a few professional photos that we've had taken of Karsynn since we've been home. Karsynn is doing wonderful, except for the sleep thing, which she just can't seem to figure out. Whew! Mommy and Daddy are quite exhausted, but she's worth every minute of it. She's saying, "Mama," "Daddy," "Gee Gee, which is Bentley," and "I Good." She waves bye bye, loves to watch cartoons and will eat ANYTHING you give her. She's such a good girl. She turns 11 months old tomorrow.

Finally...a playdate with Kailee!!!!!!

Playing with Mommy's cell phone


My first pony ride with Daddy at Meijer's

Two "China Sisters" riding in the carts

Sucking down the juice!

"Fighting" over Cheerios

Let's share... Yeah, right. See the picture above.

We finally got to meet Ms. Kailee. Her mommyand daddy have been home with her a little more than two weeks and she's doing great. We went to eat at Texas Roadhouse, went shopping at Meijers and Kohl's and then came to our house for some real playtime. We really enjoyed spending time together, getting to know one another. We must do it again, real soon!!!!

Our Latest Pictures...

Our latest hairstyle!!!


Just me and mommy...

Goofing around with daddy...

Napping with Grandpa

A sleepy girl...

Back to Work...

Well, as of Monday, Troy and I are both back to work. UGHHHH!!! It's been soooooo hard, but we're making it. I never, ever thought I'd ever want to be a stay at home mom, but that sure has changed. I'd love nothing more than to stay home all day and be a mommy to my girl, but it's just not financially possible...not on teacher salaries. Karsynn is adjusting well to us being gone. We have a sitter coming in to our house 3 days per week to keep her, and we really love Ms. Becky. Also, Troy's mom and dad and my parents are helping out on the other two days. So, overall, I must say we're really blessed. At least she's not in daycare all day. She has one-on-one attention, just not from mommy and daddy. She's in good hands, though.

Karsynn has really blossomed since we came home a little over a month ago. She's babbling more and more, crawling all over the place, and even getting brave enough to let go while standing. YIKES! When this monkey starts walking, we're really in trouble. She's already in to everything. She is such a good girl, though. She loves to play with her toys, pull Bentley's hair, and she loves being outside. One of her favorite things to do is ring the wind chime on the front porch. She's just yanks and yanks. We haven't found anything that this child will not eat. She has a very healthy appetite. She really loves yogurt and even eats cottage cheese with fruit. We fall in love all over again each and every day. Thank you God for blessing us with this wonderful child. She has made our lives complete.

Daddy and Mommy Giving Karsynn...A Helping Hand

My first professional photo courtesy of The Picture People at the Fayette Mall in Lexington.

Visiting Family and My First UK Football Game

Mom and Me at the game


Dad and I at the game


C-A-T-S Go Cats!!!!

Mommy, Great Granny Davis and Me

I love my Great Granny Davis

We've had a busy weekend. We've traveled to WV to meet my Great Granny Davis. I also attended my first UK Football game with mommy and daddy. I was a very good girl! I really liked the fireworks when the CATS scored and WE WON!!!! I must be good luck!

A Few Pics from the Orphanange

Me with all my friends on a nannies bed.


Sitting on the chairs in the lobby.




In front of the orphanage in Nanchuan.

We were able to send two disposable cameras in Karsynn's care package to China before we left. We weren't certain she would get all the goodies we sent to her, but we were surprised to find out that she did. On Gotcha Day, the orphanage director returned the two cameras and a blanket we sent to her. Here are a few of the pictures from the babies still in the orphanage. We wouldn't take a million dollars for these photos. They are priceless!!!!

The Smile we've Waited For!!!

Our friends are on the final leg of their trip in China. They've made it to Guangzhou. Finally, Kailee's personality is coming out. She's saying Mama and Dada, which makes Alese and Steve's day. We can't wait for them to get home. We miss them and can't wait for Karsynn and Kailee to meet.

You guessed it...more Karsynn

We hope you're enjoying seeing updates on Karsynn. She recently had a play date with her friend CJ from Ohio. We met in Georgetown for lunch and the girls had so much fun. They will be lifelong friends, I'm sure. Mommy loves the picture of Karsynn sitting in the green rocking chair. That chair was mommy's that she got when she was around 2, so it's very old.

They've Got Her!!!!

KARSYNN HAS ANOTHER NEW CHINA FRIEND TO PLAY WITH. OUR FRIENDS WERE UNITED WITH THEIR DARLING TODAY. SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!!!! COME HOME SOON KAILEE!!!!

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