From today....

I just wanted to share some pics. from today. Today Sophie and I went and had lunch with my dear friend Heather. First of all I would like to say THANK YOU HEATHER FOR LUNCH.. I had a blonde moment and forgot my wallet in my other purse ... at home!! She was very happy to meet Heather and of course was such a ham.

She also received another gift today from my friend Ashley....an apron!! Such a perfect gift since! Sophie loves to be in the kitchen with her Momma and we all know I only cook the best meals with my monogrammed apron. It only fits that Sophie have one too! Thank you Ashley.

Right now Sophie is sitting at the island waiting for her dinner... wearing her coat. For some reason she wanted to put it on (no it's not cold in here either). She loves to wear coats and gloves in the house. She had a good day with Hank too. This morning I went to the gym and she was a little moody towards him, but after nap she was a peach to him. She sat with him in his "man cave" and flipped through a magazine. I was no where near her and she just chilled there with Poppa. Finally, I walked into the room and she continued to sit with him for another hour! So we are making progress. She is also sleeping through the night and taking naps as well. I think she is finally adjusting to her schedule. However, she is a moody waker upper. She does not like to wake up (just like her Momma). She has a crazy attitude on her (hmm, like me? No!). She knows what she wants and is NOT patient at all (O.k. so I'm not either). Sophie continues to crack us up daily and is walking more too. Tomorrow it's off to lunch with a good friend and some Vietnamese food! Until next time...

This is what she does when I say "cheese"

Thank you Ashley!

Heather and Sophie

NEW YEARS PICS-- FINALLY

Pretty quite NYE for our family. We went over to a friends house for a bit and rang in the New Year quietly at home. Sophie is getting along very well. She loves her cousins and her new B.F. Olivia. We went to Build a bear on New Years Day and Sophie picked out a nice Hello Kitty to stuff (just like her cousin SWG). She really loves Hello Kitty. She was a little scared of the loud blowing noise that goes along stuffing the Kitty. We even got to name the kitty---(Jackie and Rich I'm sure you can figure out the name). We went to see Olivia last night and the girls had a fun time playing together. They even had play time in the bath tub! They are both such hams.

Everything is running smoothly here. This week we take her to our jobs to meet our friends there! Can't wait. Until then enjoy some pics. and videos!

Just wait until this comes back around 20 years from now!

Flock of Seagulls..

Olivia Walker, Uncle Mike Walker and Sophie on NYE

Mommy Walker, Olivia Walker, Sophie and Mommy B

Check out my new Ughs!

Sophie, Pappa and Mr. B

Aunt Erin made me this tutu!

Thanks to the Hognon's for my Rose Petal Cottage!

Before we stuffed Mr. B

Special Angels

About a month before we left for Viet Nam, we sent a disposable camera over. The day we picked up Sophie Mr. Binh from Holt gave it back to us. We had it developed and WOW, what unreal images we have to share with our girl as she grows. Sophie was in the care of a foster family who obviously loved her and cared very well for her over a 13 month period of time. We are so glad to have met them and thanked them for all they provided Sophie. We are forever in their debt. Below are just a sample of the 25 photos we have.

Her foster father and mother. The family had a party for Sophie. The date on the cake is Dec 6, 2008. Wow... This image is just simply amazing...It has brought many tears to the eyes who have seen it. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH FOR TAKING CARE OF OUR GIRL!!!

On the slide at the CWC just before we met her on 12/8

Big girl!!!

A VERY special lady.

On the swing at the CWC

Let's go riding!!

In my pretty dress that I wore on Gotcha' Day.

At her party.

At the CWC on 12/8 before we arrived. Her foster mother and we assume older foster brother.

Having fun and laughs with her foster family

VVVVVVVROOOOM!!!

Two-Fers and Haircuts

We went to have "two-fers" with Mimi at the Gatesworth last night and also to meet Aunt Gigi (Mimi's SIL). They live at this awesome "old folks home" as they call it. Heck we would love to live there! Each Friday night is happy hour and cocktails are 2 for 1! So we stopped in and introduced Sophie.

Today was beauty day! Both Mommy and Sophie had hair appointments. Sophie was great. We thought she would totally freak out when they sprayed her hair but nope....she was totally perfect the entire time.

Pop is headed out to the hockey game tonight to give the girls some "quality time". We have not had individual time in a month so tonight will be good for all three of us.

Hangin out with Aunt Gigi

Nicole getting me ready!

snip....snip..

A little more off the back please.....

Aren't I just glamorous?

Safe Travels!!

We wish Mick and Jenn safe travels to Viet Nam to be united with their little girl Kylie who is also from Binh Duong (same as Sophie). We kinda miss Viet Nam and everything so it will be nice to see pix of places and things that we experience 3 weeks ago. Hard to believe it has been almost 1 month since we left. Their site is on our list so follow along!