Here's a picture of Elli seeing the dentist when she was in China. We think she was a little over one year old - about Spring 2011.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Elli's Dentist Appointment
Last week, Elli had her first dentist appointment since being home. She was a big girl and did really great!
No cavities!
Elli was happy to get a sticker and a new toothbrush!
Here's a picture of Elli seeing the dentist when she was in China. We think she was a little over one year old - about Spring 2011.
Here's a picture of Elli seeing the dentist when she was in China. We think she was a little over one year old - about Spring 2011.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Drumline Plays at a Charity Walk
Brady performed with the Drumline at a Walk for the Homeless charity event a couple months ago. Drumline camp for the new school year is starting again next week!
A donut for breakfast!
Monday, July 15, 2013
"Gotcha Day" Gifts!
We gave Elli a couple little gifts to continue our celebration of our two-year "Gotcha Day" anniversary!
Elli got a Green Dragon Flashlight Friend that she had been asking for!
This is the life!
She also got a Minnie Mouse swim ring!
We have Elli's kiddie pool set up on the deck under the kitchen window and use the kitchen sink spray nozzle to fill up the pool with cool or warm water!
Friday, July 12, 2013
Two-Year "Gotcha Day" Anniversary!
July 11, 2013 marked our two-year "Gotcha Day" anniversary!!
Here is a picture of Elli on "Gotcha Day" in China playing after her nap at our hotel.
July 11, 2011
Two years later!
Celebrating the night before "Gotcha Day" at the water park!
I got out to take some pictures!
Ice cream treats from Dairy Queen!
Elli's request was a "cherry on top"!
Celebrating on "Gotcha Day" at Bo Lings Chinese restaurant!
Elli ordered milk in Chinese, without being prompted! "Niunai please!"
General Tso's Chicken (crispy chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce) served with broccoli and white rice.
Fortune cookies!
Here is a picture of Elli on "Gotcha Day" in China playing after her nap at our hotel.
July 11, 2011
Two years later!
Crispy chicken with sweet and sour sauce and white rice.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Playing on the Deck with Daddy!
Daddy throwing pillows in the air to catch!
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Boy Scout Camp ~ 2013
Brady went to Boy Scout camp last month. This was his fifth year. His classes were canoeing, rifle shooting, vet medicine, Mic-O-Say dance, and plant science.
Elli and Brady in front of the camp's dining hall.
Eating Chick-fil-A with Brady at Family night!
Brady playing his ukelele after dinner. :)
Last year, Brady advanced from Brave to Warrior, and this year he advanced to the 3rd rank of Fire Builder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Brady's rank and tribal name is now "Fire Builder Distant Tribe". His tribal name was given to him when he was tapped into the tribe in 2011, the year we traveled to a "distant" land for our adoption trip to China.
Brady is a Life Scout and working toward the top rank of Eagle Scout! GO BRADY!!!!!
The next evening. Waiting for the Mic-O-Say tapping ceremony to begin.
The Tribe of Mic-O-Say dancing around the tapping fire. (Brady is 3rd from the left.)
New Scout candidates, hoping to be tapped into the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, circled around the fire to the sound of beating drums and Indian war cries. It was followed by silence as the Mic-O-Say Tapper ran laps around the circle with a flaming torch and tapped in new scouts to the Tribe.
Walking back to camp.
Elli waiting for the program to begin in the Council Ring.
The Tribe of Mic-O-Say Dancers! This was Brady's second year to dance in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, an honor society of his council based on the folklore of the American Indian.
A hug for Elli!
Elli missed her GeGe.
Elli shaking Brady's rattle.
Scouts who have had years in scouting and shown leadership and good character are picked as candidates for the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
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