(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

Then (January 2005)















Now (December 2008)

Flashback Friday

Since I have been reminicing about Juliana's adoption 10 years ago, one of my favorite photos is of Juliana, my mom, and me in Red Square. It was so cold and windy at the end of April. We'd even had snow flurries a few days before. We had no idea that we'd need heavier clothing than we'd brought.

Juliana was so petite for a 25 month old. I'd gotten her clothing for a 24 month old, but she really needed 12-18 month old clothes. She was active and curious in the apartment we rented in Moscow. We spent a lot of time saying "Nyet" when she was investigating the owners stereo system.

Not Me! Monday!

It's Not Me! Monday!

I did not stay up too late for the past few nights arranging old pictures of my oldest daughter. I do not have to start scanning adorable pics that I don't have electronically. I did not need a digital camera 10 years ago!

I did not get a candy bar to supplement my nonexistent diet every time I went to a store by myself this week. This is not a reoccurring theme. I do not need to bring one of my girls with me every where I go. After all I really do not want to buy them a candy bar, too!

I did not go back to bed on Saturday and Sunday mornings after settling my youngest daughter in front of the television with her milk at 7:30 and stay in bed until 9:30/10:00. I am not thankful we live with my mother who begrudgingly lovingly keeps the girls entertained until I re-surface.

I did not take over the living room with all of the old spring/summer clothes and old toys to sell at Kidsignments next week. I do not have a lot of work to do before drop off this Saturday. I am not looking forward to spending hours at the pre-sale on Monday evening. I do not enjoy looking for great clothes bargains! I do not enjoy spending 3 hours standing in the checkout line with my friend Kelly eating Chik-fil-a and looking in boxes of stuff as we slowly creep towards checkout. Bedding, books, toys, videos, oh my!

You can head over to MckMama's My Charming Kids to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

10 years of memories

On April 28 Juliana and I will be celebrating 10 years of being a family. Over the next couple of months, I will be doing some reminiscing with some pictures of Juliana then and now. She has grown up into such a beautiful and talented tween.

Taken in 1998, this is one of the first pictures I have of Juliana captured from a video. So serious.

Today, she is maturing into her own person with her own likes, dislikes, and opinions.

I am very blessed to have her as my daughter.

Wordless Wednesday