Coraline, the movie

Jade has been obsessed with the movie Coraline lately. I think because it scares her a little bit but it's a really good movie, the stop animation is beyond belief and the characters are really different. Jade drew this picture for me today, and anyone familiar with the movie, will note the stitched closed mouth. FUNNY, she's processing because one of the main characters is a spider who makes dolls (and stitches the mouth and eyes), the interesting part of the movie is Coraline has two moms, that theme is not lost on me. I love the way kids think and process information.

Another funny story. We went to Michael's and they had their Halloween decorations out and there was this skeleton that talked when you clapped your hands. Jade was very interested, but scared at the same time. She asked Scott and I to clap our hands in front of the thing for about a half hour. Two days later, I took Jadie to Victoria's Secret (I wanted perfume). Jadie ran into the store in front of me and ran right to one of the "sexy" mannequins and clapped her hands, she turned to me and said "MA! She's not talkin' to me!!" I laughed my butt off! Got to LOVE kids!!

Happy Swirlie Princess

Jades cousin Moomoo works at Disney and bought her this Cinderella Dress. We'll it was a total hit!!! We couldn't get it off of her, it's a twirly, girlie dress full of glitter and crinoline (sp) so it's fluffy and fun for Jade to wear. The other picture is of Jade and her cousin Cakie, her "big sister", Cakie is the light of Jadies life and she talks about her all of the time. As you can see they are wearing matching dresses, bracelets and tattoo's - very important gear for 3 and 10 year olds!!

Fashionista

Ms. Jade LOVES clothes and putting together outfits. Our friend TZ made this dora dress for her then helped her make the matching necklace, can you say HEAVEN! Yes, Ms. jade was in heaven as you can tell from the photos. The other really cool outfit was inspired by a pair of PJ's her Mimi bought her. Yeah, this girls got a future in fashion (unlike her mom and dad!!!). P.S. TZ also made the very cool bracelet that jade is wearing!

Cutie Pies

Not sure if I ever shared this photo. It's jade and two of her China "sisters" celebrating our 3'd family day. They are all from the same provience in China and are they cute or what! I love this picture because it captures their personalities perfectly!

It is so much fun watching them grow up!

Family Getaway

Yup, this is what it's like when we all get together . . . .

Easter Pictures and Some Random Shots

Scary People For My Birthday

Jade just started drawing pictures of people this week. Until this point, she was consumed with drawing letters (specifically J's). So this morning she drew me this picture and when I asked her what it was she told me it's a "picture of scary people for my (meaning hers) birthday". OK. P.S. you can see some "j's" across the top of the picture.

Spring has Sprung!

Playing around with photoshop and some paintings of mine - Huum, kinda cute . . .

Three!

Wow - We can't believe jade is three. Time is flying so fast, it seems like only yesterday she was a baby! Where'd that kid go?

Jade is now in Preschool, riding a big girl bike (with training wheels), is learning her numbers and letters, loves puzzles she even picked out "shoots and ladders" for her birthday, so we have officially entered into the world of board games! Yikes.

Most of these shots are from her birthday. We had cake, Jade got a computer in her bed room (hopefully she'll want to sleep there more often!) and an office of her own (in side of my office). The last 2 pictures are of her office. When I was taking her picture I was told "Go Mommy!Go! This is my office!" Very funny!!

Two Years - WOW

We recently celebrated Chinese New year. We decorated the house, invited some folks over and ate Chinese food (take out!).

Chinese new year this year was pretty close to our family anniversary day, so we celebrated that as well. I can't believe it's been two years, it seems like we've been together forever and that our trip to China was just a dream (a fantastic dream!).

Tonight at dinner Jadie told Scott and I that she wanted to take a tubbie (bath) and then get dressed for her "china" party, and so she did. The pictures in the green outfit were from this evening. What a cutie pie.

More Pictures

Halloween with Moo Moo

New Years Eve

Nanna and her girls

Thanksgiving Groovy

Christmas Lady


We had a great holiday season, here are some pictures from Halloween through to New Year's eve. Wonderful times and boy do they fly!

Jade is still a crazy lady. She's taking Gymnastics, swimming lessons, she LOVES to write, draw and continues to hate to sleep. She is ton's of fun to talk to and has a wild imagination. If you ask her about her job, she'll tell you she works in Florida making things, specifically clocks. She also likes to talk about her feelings - "I don't know what's wrong with me momma, but don't worry, I'll be fine. . ." You've got to love a girl who can emote!

More Christmas Dancing

Except now it's Christmas Eve and Jadie knows it's just a matter of time!!

Christmas cookies for Santa

Yup, Jade is VERY excited. We made cookies last night for Santa and she has a whole plan for them (including all of the folks who will get a cookie - Aunt Lorraine, Mimi, Nana Poppop etc. and Suzie needs to take a nap before she gets hers!). I'm to place them in a zip lock bag so Santa can take them home to share with Ms. Clause and the reindeer. Wonder if there is an ulterior motive there?? Hum???

random shots and a movie

Wow - forgot about these especially the interpretive dance sequence at the end.

Santa's Visit

Santa came to our house last Saturday, we were having a party and he just wanted to check in with the kids, to make sure they were on the "nice" versus "naughty" list. Santa's pretty cool!

I didnt get pictures of Jade with Santa, a friend did and I have to scan the photo to post it.