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This blog, which began as a therapeutic outlet during the wait for our daughter's arrival, morphed into a place to share feelings, ask for support, and flip through a virtual 'brag book' of photos. NOW, as we embark on our second adoption trek, please join us as we plan, pray, and travel again to the other side of the world to be united with the next piece of our family puzzle.

Peace & Blessings...Beth & Ron (and Hope too)

Monday, June 30, 2008

Party Time Again!

Last weekend we had a party with Daddy's family at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We had another fun day. Yummy turkey lunch ("mmm"...thank you Grandma), played with cousins, and opened more gifts. I can't believe how everyone spoils our little girl.

Daddy and Grandma carved the turkey while Hope, Mitchell, and Great-Grandma had some tinkering to do. Nicholas wasn't too excited about all of it just yet.























A wonderful woman from our church made Hope's cake for this party. It was pretty tasty. Hope couldn't wait for it to be cut. She decided to help herself to a quick spoonful of the pink frosting before we could get it out of reach.


Here are pictures of more fun with hats, Great-Grandma, and a little bling from Uncle Brian and Aunt Tami. A girl can never have too many sparkles. :)

































We thought we'd try for a "cousins" photo.


Maybe Great-Grandma can help.

"A" for effort?

Time for a quick run around the yard and a ride with Grandpa.


Who's driving?

I ordered Hope's dress from Robin at Red Thread Stitches. Here are a few more pictures I took of her playing that day. There are a couple from church that morning and the others were taken at Grandma and Grandpa's house after the party.

She takes my breath away.





6 comments:

Melody said...

I love, love, LOVE that dress!!! But not as much as I love your daughter (and you guys, too). Pics are awesome. Who made the cake?? I have to figure out what to do for Hope's cake. We'll be celebrating in Madison so I can make one at my brother's house...or I can just go to the store and buy one:) hehehe

AmyO said...

Where did you find that dress?

Anonymous said...

OMG love that last picture she looks like she is waving of her fan fare toooo cute :-)

Blessings
Angie

mommy24treasures said...

love the dress. The cake looks special too:)

Eileen said...

Boy you are party animals lately! :-)

Love Hope's dress. Robin is a friend of mine, though we don't write too much these days. We got our referrals within a few weeks of each other back in 2006. Wish I could buy one of her dresses but I can't afford it right now. Looks great on Hope!

Have a great holiday weekend!

Heather said...

I am with Melody - I love, love, love that dress!!! Is that one of Robin's? Her cake was darling. Hope I didn't chase you off with my obnoxiously long email...so sorry and it took me so long to get it to you!

I just love seeing Hope growing up - she is gorgeous in every way!

Love,
Heather