I've given up on trying to come up with titles for each blog - my creativity gene was given to someone else! These are just some fun pictures of the kids - Scott (our manny) took some of them while I was at work and I get a kick out of seeing what goes on when we aren't here. We had some exciting news this week when I was contacted by a writer for several magazines - one of which is a great Adoption Magazine. She has been following the blog since I had something published in the magazine a year ago and would like to work on an article with me that looks at adoption from the perspective of children. The article will likely include Molly and Peter but will use different names. In addition to that I was also asked to share some information at a National Adoption Symposium in May. I may have to back out on that because of Peter's 1st Communion but if possible - since it is a paying gig - I would try to do it. I think it is in Las Vegas and if the timing worked out they would also pay for Bob to fly out - we'll see!

Apparently the girls play video games when we are at work.


Ellie Bean dancing on her knees!

Scott took this one of Annie - not sure what was going on!

Auntie Karla had pizza at her house the night Grammy and Papa came home so that all the kids could see them. Because of the snow we had the added excitement of having Gabrielle, Jordan and Kyle there! It was a blast!

Gabrielle and Katie

Molly, Abby and Gabrielle had a blast together and they get along SO well!

The boys, on the other hand, refused to cooperate for a picture! Good thing they are adorable right?

Grammy and Lizzie bonding!

Lizzie gets a turn with Papa!

Tyler showing off his shirt from Naples.

This was Molly's shirt from Papa - he thought it was hysterical because she is NOT trouble!

The kids loved their candy from Grammy and Papa!

I mean - their Alligator Poop!

Jordan was not sure about eating Alligator Poop!

Lizzie-bug having fun with Katie's toys!

I can't believe that our little Katie is almost 2 years old!

Ellie could not get enough of Papa while Annie refused to sit with him or talk to him. I think she is punishing my parents for leaving her for so long!

Ellie just kept going from Grammy to Papa and back again - she was perfectly happy being held all night!

That's about it for now. Aunt Renee is coming over for the UCONN game tomorrow and I am looking for a good recipe for Vegetable soup. The boys are easy - a crock pot full of chili keeps them happy! GNM - ILY!