a triple play

August 30th is a big day at our house.  It's Lily's adoption day, and also Yana and my birthdays. 

We did a weekend celebration this year.  We started out on Saturday evening, celebrating our sweet Lily.  She was so happy about her cake!  And we were so happy about having nine years with our wonderful daughter!  You are a precious gift, Lily!  We love you!

Gotta love those brothers!

We gave Lily (and Grace) an Only Hearts Club Girl and horse.  I love Only Hearts Club Girls.  They are so sweet.  For their adoption days, we try to give the kids something either from their home country or something that will encourage their relationships in the family.  Since Yana already had an Only Hearts Club Girl and horse, the three of them can now play with them all together.

Okay, this was just too cute.  Grace put her doll's shoes away with her shoes.

Today, we celebrated Yana's birthday by going on a hike.  It was a beautiful day!

Don't you just love Lily and Teresa's shorts?! 

Feels like I stepped back into the 80's.

Lily told me that if she got lost, I could just look for her shorts!

I asked Adam to not do anything dangerous while I'm in India.  He said that he wouldn't climb any trees.

David, Tia and Yana.

This photo reminds me of an Eddie Bauer or REI add.

Bryan carried Grace a lot of the way.  Hooray, Bryan!

A lolipop break.

The birthday girl.

Happy 13th my precious Yana!

We love you!

Tomorrow will be a peaceful day.  David, Grace and I will go out for breakfast.  My friend, Meredith and I will have a little time together in the afternoon.  And then, we'll have a family evening at home.  Sounds like a great way to spend a birthday!

By the way, I'm turning 40!

Woohoo!!