A perfect check-up

Where did those tummy rolls come from?.
Her 6 month heart check-up went perfect.
Oxygen saturation at 97%. Doesn't get much better than that!

This update was done via my iPhone, pictures and all.

Happy Halloween

Princess Belle





We had a fun Halloween. Jadyn got to wear her costume to pre-school and to a seniors center for a Halloween parade.
It was fun to see the Seniors so happy. The kids brought total joy to them.

In the evening we were off trick or treating, this girl loves it. She was out for over 2 hours, thanks to Garrison and some friends for round 2.

We also celebrated Jeron's 10th birthday!
I was informed today that Jadyn would like to be a kitty next year.

Pumpkin Patch

Her long awaited field trip with her class!



"Ouch it's poking my hand"


The animal barn was a big hit.


Stinky piglets




Santa's reindeer was even there!

The hay ride was her favorite part

The hay maze was not her favorite, can you tell?


She was afraid she was going to get lost, even though I could see her.


This year Jadyn has chosen to be Belle from Beauty and The Beast movie.
Stay tuned!

It's official.....

Our finger sucker has kicked the habit!


Anytime she was relaxing, sleeping or scared the fingers would go into her mouth


We allowed her to do it whenever she wanted the first year she was home, we knew it was her source of comfort.


With a new family and 2 heart surgeries in 11 months, she needed it.


Even in Disneyland!

A few months ago, we started limiting her to bed time or long car rides. Sleeping in the same room as her on trips was miserable. She sucked on 2 fingers so there was not a good seal around them, they would squeak all night long!!

I remember the first night we had her in China, she was in a crib next to our bed. I woke to this weird noise, I could not figure out what it was. I turned on my cell phone light and held it over her crib, it was her sucking her fingers!

Jadyn has broke herself. She has told me every morning for the last week "Mommy I didn't suck my fingers last night because I'm a big girl now"

We are happy for her that she feels so secure she doesn't need to comfort herself.
Also we don't have to listen to the squeak!

My girl loves Pre-school!

First day of Pre-School

She had so much fun!

3 days a week with 2 1/2 hours to myself! What will I ever do?

Bug Lover

On the hunt for Rollie-Pollies

she enjoys looking for them everyday

sorry little bug, your life is now in the hands of Jadyn, who has been know to pinch pick you up a little too tight.

Fashion

at least she matches!

2 years ago today.......

Our beautiful daughter, Yang Jun Qi was placed in our arms by the loving staff of

the Yangzhou orphanage.

August 3, 2009

The lady holding her is the orphanage Doctor, she did everything in her power to get Jadyn medical attention in China. It was her efforts that got Jadyn put on the international adoption list, where we found her.

Jadyn has many fond memories of this lady, whom she calls Dai. We plan to return to China to see Dai when Jadyn is a little older.

She has loved her Daddy from the moment she met him.

What a change 2 years has made in this little girl.

Happy "Family Day" Anniversary Princess!

August 3, 2011

Boat Race Weekend

We enjoyed the weekend at the River watching the local Water Follies. The boats are super fast and loud. We were on the River and kept at a distance, but still had a great view.

The above picture was not taken by me or my iPhone!

Jadyn & Ava having a great time floating

Jadyn cooling off

We won't go far!

Re-Adoption Day!

Today was the long awaited day we entered a US court room to complete Jadyn's re-adoption. We haven't been in a big hurry to do this as we were pretty burnt out on paperwork since coming home from China.

it was early morning and the sun was rising, not a good time for a picture!

The process today was needed to get Jadyn issued a US birth Certificate, it will show her as being born in Jiangsu China, but show Ames & I as her parents. She will need this once she enters school.

We are pretty happy as we represented ourselves in court, saving close to a thousand dollars in attorney fee's. On that note, if you are needing to re-adopted in the US, let me know. It's pretty easy once you have the correct forms.

We had a female Judge and she was happy to interact with Jadyn, of course Jadyn loved it and even raised her right hand while we were being sworn in!
The Judge gave Jadyn a teddy bear at the end of the process.

It was fast and painless, we are happy to have it done. We now await her birth certificate to come in the mail.


Ames and I are leaving for Maui tomorrow to celebrate our anniversary, that's what were calling this trip anyway. Thank you Auntie Kim & cousin for taking care of our kids!

Tomorrow also marks the one year anniversary of Jadyn's second and final heart surgery! It's crazy how fast times flies!

July 16, 2010

Although Jadyn became a United States citizen almost 2 years ago, she will now have a birth certificate to prove it.

It's crazy how this process works as she already has a US passport and Social security number.

Wishing you a Fun, Safe and.......

Happy



4th.



of



July!!