More Christmas & New Years Pics along w/ some videos!

Even W had fun on Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Sleeping on Grandpa-pa!

Looking at the Christmas Windows downtown!

Here's a little video of Kaiya dancing to the "NutCracker!"

Having a good 'ol time!

Life has been good! Kaiya is doing really well-bonded to Brett & I beautifully! She's gotten a little better w/ the seperation anxiety, which is a relief. She's sleeping good, takes good naps and sleeps peacefully through the night (knock on wood!).

She started walking about a month ago and practically running at this point. It's so cute to see her little legs walking through the house. She's a curious girl, would rather play w/ a piece of paper vs. a toy sometimes-but that's all about being a 15 mo. old! :) She's silly and playful and loves to giggle as you can see from some of the pictures below! Grandpa and Kaiya on Turkey Day
Olivia playing in the leaves

Like my glasses!
Mmmmm-popsicle!
Hellllooooo-anyone there?
Olivia, Kaiya and Graham!
Grandma & Graham on Turkey Day

Here's a little video of her first days of walking! She's sooo proud of herself-giggles the whole way! The other little girl in the video is my cousins daughter adopted from Guatamala, baby Noe. They were visiting from California and having a good 'ol time together! Very cute little girls!

Oh My Oh My, it's Halloween!

It's been a little over 3 weeks so far and things are going well. Kaiya has bonded to us beautifully, although she has become very sensitive to strangers and will not go to them at all. This is all part of the process, so we're being very patient w/ her and reassuring her that we will always be here for her!

I've joined a Journeys of the Heart Playgroup w/ other children that have been adopted. So far, everyone has been so friendly and full of wonderful advice. I'm hoping to meet them all in person very soon. This will be good for Kaiya too to be around other adopted children from all over the world.

Tomorrow we have to go to the Daily Center downtown to begin our "readoption" process in court. It should be a quick hearing and there will be a final ruling before Christmas. Looking forward to all the paperwork being done and her legally ours forever! :)

The kids had a fun Halloween-the weather was perfect! Kaiya had fun dressing as Tinkerbell-Olivia LOVES Peter Pan, so the "theme" was centered around that. Graham even dressed as a scarrrry Pirate!

Knock Knock!!! Trick or Treat!!!

Home for 1 week!

So, it's been a little over a week since Kaiya has been home, and Phewww, I know now why people don't update their blogs very often, it's been a very busy household! :) All good busy of course! Kaiya has settled in nicely. Her sister and brother were so excited to finally meet her! The jetlag took a weekend to get over-it was rough, but have now settled into a good sleeping pattern. My dear friends from my neighborhood threw me a surprise 1st Birthday Party for Kaiya at our scheduled playgroup date. It was soooo nice-Kaiya got some nice things and was excited to meet her new friends.

I have attached a few extra photos from Taiwan below. Signing the infamous wall at the TWCA in Taiwan (Adoption Agency)
Another Gotcha Moment!!

Meeting Daddy at the airport for the FIRST TIME! She took to Brett immediately! Resting her head on his shoulder, it was great! Pictures are a little blurry as Susan was so excited too! :)

I love this picture, she looks so sad, but really, she's not-just hanging outside!

Daddy & Kaiya

MMMMMmmm-she LOVES to eat!!!!

She loves to peek upside down!

Playing w/ new brother Graham & new sister Olivia

A day at the pumpkin patch w/ Aunt Becky & Uncle John and Cousin Maddie & Emma
The cousins licking their lollipops!

Her first taffy apple-yummmy! She LOVED it!

For her Birthday, I sent her this flower toy and she loves it, as you can see!