Time flies!!!!

We've been so busy that it's hard to remember where I last left off... between the craziness of life and the fact that our computer was out of commission for 2+ weeks, I'm just now getting around to posting.

Things have been great with Lili home! We truly can't remember what it was like before she was here. She's adjusted very well, and fits right into our family. She's had many firsts with us... first trip to the zoo, first trip to Chicago (we went to court for her readoption), her baptism, her first family party (her baptism and Max's 5th birthday), first visits with many friends and family, first trip to a festival, etc., etc. She's really handled everything beautifully and has had no trouble adjusting to our lifestyle. Such a sweet and happy girl - she has captured the heart of everyone she meets!

Max is doing well, also, although he has had a few adjustment issues. Nothing directed toward Lili, rather it's all directed toward Mommy. He's had a lot of change recently.... Lili coming home, me staying home with the kids full-time, his school time reduced to 2 days a week, etc. He's slowly adjusting to everything and improving his attitude toward me.

His birthday is tomorrow, and it is such fun this year to see his excitement! He had his family party last Saturday night.... what a blast he had! His cousins and close family friends' children were here, and they had a ball playing, breaking the pinata, eating cake and opening presents. Today, after school, we are picking up Max and his best friend Tyler at school and going to Enchanted Castle. He went there for the first time a couple of weeks ago for his cousin's birthday party and had a BLAST!!!!! He still hasn't stopped talking about how much fun he had, so we decided instead of doing a party for his friends, we would splurge and take him and one special friend to the Castle. He is really looking forward to it, and was actually excited to get up this morning! Before we went to school, we stopped at the store to get a treat for him to share with his friends.... he picked Scooby Doo popsicles! Such a great thing for the kids to have even more excitement and another chance to celebrate and sing happy birthday! Tomorrow, on his actual birthday, we will do our normal family day. Moses will take the day off work, and we will likely give Max the choice of what we do. I can't wait to see what he decides to do!!!

Saturday night we're having Moe's coworkers over for the long-awaited bonfire. We discussed doing this earlier in the year, but it hadn't happened with all of the chaos of Lili's adoption. So, since Moe's birthday is Sunday, we thought it was a good time to open the door to his coworkers, let them come and visit, and have a campfire and some drinks (and smores!!!) Should be fun!

OK, Princess Lili is fussing... not wanting to take her nap. Gotta run! Please post comments and let us know who's out there reading our blog! We'd love to hear from everyone!!!