Her entire dance studio at Step-N-Out danced for Santa's arrival. Halle-Grace started dancing before the music started and she LOVES a crowd! Such a show off, simply adorable and a complete HAM!
Nov 20, 2010
Dancing For Santa!
Halle-Grace LOVED Santa!!! She talked to him for a LONG time. I overheard her say something about Mary Poppins and she showed him her earrings and checked out his ears and his nose and commented on the size...children say the funniest things!!! She visited with Santa immediately after her dance performance.
Halle-Grace is 3 years old! Happy Birthday Little Miss Magic and Happy National Adoption Day!
What a busy few days we have had. Busy, yet SO blessed! We attended the National Council For Adoption's 30th Anniversary Bow Tie & Pearls Gala in Washington, DC to celebrate the miracle of Adoption.
(look closely and you can see her new pearls)
AND, today is National Adoption Day!!!Later today, Halle-Grace will be dancing for the arrival of Santa at the mall with her dance class...lots of photos to follow! HAPPY NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY!!!
Nov 16, 2010
Nov 13, 2010
Mary Poppins Birthday Party
Halle-Grace will be 3 years old this coming Friday, November 19th! God has truly BLESSED us with Miss Magic and she had the most amazing time at her party today! Her precious face was PRICELESS when she saw Mary Poppins! Here are some photos...more pics and details coming soon...
Just a SPOON FULL OF SUGAR!
Halle-Grace with Mary Poppins
Nov 7, 2010
3 years of Magic...how time flies!
Halle-Grace's 1st Birthday Party
Birthday Party #2
AND....#3 is coming up very soon...stay tuned
It is hard to believe I am putting the final touches on Halle-Grace's 3rd Birthday Party! I may not blog for a week or so...I have SO much to complete to make sure her Mary Poppins birthday is "Practically Perfect in every way". So many fun details to follow...and of course photos too!
Nov 3, 2010
Happy Birthday Lulu! We love you
Lulu Belle is 3 years old today! Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!
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Celebrating National Adoption Month...you have the chance to WIN fabulous prizes!!!
November is National Adoption Month!
Join us for the 30th Anniversary Gala https://www.adoptioncouncil.org/events/30th-anniversary-gala.htmlYou have the chance to not only help NCFA but also win fabulous prizes:
* FIRST PRIZE: TIFFANY & CO. Pearl Necklace Stunning multi-strand pearl torsade with sterling silver clasp designed exclusively for TIFFANY & CO. by Paloma Picasso (Valued at $1,450)
* SECOND PRIZE: Lucien Piccard Men's Watch Classic two-tone stainless steel timepiece features a round gold-tone bezel and white dial with diamond markers at all hour positions (Valued at $395)
* THIRD PRIZE: Lucien Piccard Ladies Watch Sophisticated two-tone stainless steel timepiece features a round gold-tone bezel and white dial with diamond markers at all hour positions (Valued at $325)
-----PLUS fabulous trips....Villa Bella Vita - Located in the prestigious Pelican Key Estates neighborhood of Dutch St. Maarten (This property rents on average $14,000 per week) and MORE....
CLICK HERE https://www.adoptioncouncil.org/events/30th-anniversary-gala.html/#liveauction
Oct 30, 2010
3 Halloweens by Miss Magic
Halloween 2008...our little stinker & tiny lil pumpkin
Halloween 2009...our Bumblebee!
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Halloween 2010....Dorothy...and she dressed up as a Ladybug for her dance party at Step-N-Out.
Halloween 2009...our Bumblebee!Halloween 2010....Dorothy...and she dressed up as a Ladybug for her dance party at Step-N-Out.
What a week...
My mama has had ONE MORE WEEK to say the least! Poor thing!!! She had major back surgery on Monday and she is still in the hospital (today is Saturday). She's experienced some complications here and there along the way but I am so happy this morning she is doing much better. Suzanne, Gene & I have been taking care of her during her stay and she has been a pretty good patient. She has done so many things that remind me of Mamaw Parker :) Funny, yet sweet memories...
Because of all of the excitement, I have not had time to blog. If it's not attached to my blackberry, it doesn't get done during times like this.
Halle-Grace had a GREAT week packed with fun! This week at pre-school she had a trunk or trick day, a pumpkin party, her birthday outfit arrived and other items that I purchased (thanks to Mer and my etsy obsesssion!!!!!) And, she received the most AMAZING crayons from Lulu! I will post a picture soon. The crayons are in the shape of yummy cupcakes and even a set that spells her name...TOO COOL! Thanks M & lulu! We love you guys!!!
Because of all of the excitement, I have not had time to blog. If it's not attached to my blackberry, it doesn't get done during times like this.
Halle-Grace had a GREAT week packed with fun! This week at pre-school she had a trunk or trick day, a pumpkin party, her birthday outfit arrived and other items that I purchased (thanks to Mer and my etsy obsesssion!!!!!) And, she received the most AMAZING crayons from Lulu! I will post a picture soon. The crayons are in the shape of yummy cupcakes and even a set that spells her name...TOO COOL! Thanks M & lulu! We love you guys!!!
Such a performer...she's singing, "Tomorrow", "Spoon Full of Sugar", Somewhere over the Rainbow"
Oct 21, 2010
Watch "Foster Care: A Reality Check" Sunday, October 24 on Nickelodeon!!!
This Sunday, Nick News with Linda Ellerbee will premier a new half-hour special, "Foster Care: A Reality Check," at 9:00pm EST on Nickelodeon. With almost half a million children in U.S. foster care, this special will address tough questions such as: How did they wind up there? How do they cope with moving from home to home? And what happens when they're no longer kids? Hear stories from children like Isaiah and Solomon, twin brothers from upstate New York. "One thing (my mother) said that really bothered me was, um, she never meant to have me," Isaiah says.
"They may not have chosen the path they travel," says Ellerbee, "but they have a lot to teach the rest of us about courage, strength and resilience."
"Foster Care: A Reality Check" premiers this Sunday at 9:00pm EST on Nickelodeon.
FOR MORE INFO www.adoptioncouncil.org/#nicknews
Oct 16, 2010
Oct 10, 2010
MISS MAGIC..."Practically Perfect in every way"
It is incredibly hard to believe that we are planning birthday party #3!!! Where has the time gone? Halle-Grace is the most amazing little girl in the world! She is the funniest, most intelligent little miracle! She LOVES music and her latest thing is SINGING very loud! She will sing for anyone and doesn't have a shy bone in her body! Her favorite movies include...of course Wizard of Oz, Monsters Inc. She LOVES Annie and Mary Poppins. Jason & Miss Magic went to see the live performance of both Annie & Mary Poppins in Charlotte just a few weeks ago.
Sooooo, the theme for Birthday Party #3....Mary Poppins! HG is thrilled! Here's a sneak peak at her party invitation...of course, it's a sample but I was very pleased by the artwork of Lynnette on etsy.com. She is making more party goodies...I will post a link so you can all check out her fabulous artwork. Monica is once again creating a masterpiece of a cake, spoons full of sugar and candy apples AND....MARY POPPINS will be in attendance!!!! There's tons of more planning to do! I promise to post lots of photos and such :)
Oct 6, 2010
Oct 4, 2010
Land Of Oz...visit with the Quigleys
Land Of Oz
Halle-Grace & Mickey
Jason's description of yesterday's fun festivities is right on target....ENJOY!
What an absolute wonderful day yesterday was-despite the fact that Shannon and I both forgot how COLD the top of the mountain could be...
We took HalleGrace and Hannah to ‘The Land of Oz,’ in Banner Elk. Each year, for only one weekend, The Land of Oz is open to the public. The Land of Oz is complete with characters, memorabilia, a museum and stage performances…and, at least on the day we went, overcast misty skies, blustery winds and freezing temperatures. That being said, it would have taken a true Kansas tornado included to dampen HG’s and Hannah’s enthusiasm while we were there. We took the open-aired hayride to the top of Banner Elk yesterday and even though temps were barely in the 40s, I could feel Halle Grace shivering, neither she, nor Hannah ever complained. And once in the theme park you would have thought it was 75 degrees and sunny.
HG and Hannah both enjoyed meeting and having their pictures taken with the characters. HG even enjoyed having one taken with the wicked witch of the west, even though she cautiously kept her eyes on her the whole time…trust but verify...And if that wasn’t enough excitement for the day we met the Quigleys in Boone for ice cream afterwards. The Quigleys by the way are another family that adopted from Vietnam. Mickey, sister Maggie and mom Mary met us for a quick reunion before we came home. The kids surely hit it off, sharing smiles, hugs, kisses, and even rolling around on the floor together (usually something we would not allow in a public setting...but as cold as it was, NO one else was eating ice cream and they were having quite the reunion. haha)
Mickey and Halle Grace exchanged so much affection with each other that I might be inclined to predict a future for the two, but poor Mickey, he has plenty of other would-be-suitors to contend with for Little Miss Magic has em already lined up. As I have said before, her nickname is ever-so-fitting for, no matter where we go, she seems to cast her magical spell on everyone. I mean, if the kid can get the Wicked Witch of the West to smile like a Wal Mart greeter then should we really expect less anywhere else!?!
AND, here is the smiling witch?!
Sep 30, 2010
Two years ago today, I came through immigration holding my tiny miracle! Thank God for the miracle of Adoption!
Halle-Grace two years ago on the LONG flight home to meet her family!
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