Little Angel Performance

Tomorrow night Halle-Grace's "Little Angel" choir will be singing at church...however, Little Miss Magic will not be able to attend. She has been under the weather :( She went to the doctor on Friday as soon as I noticed the first cough that didn't sound quite right. Dr. Patti gave her a lot of TLC, stickers, and some medication to make all of the yucky go away. She has ran a fever all day and we have enjoyed hanging around the house and watching movies. I thank God that Halle-Grace is a healthy little girl. Colds, flu bugs, croup, etc are expected along the way, but overall she is a healthy girl and I thank God every day for the gift of health!

Just look at how she has grown! Still can't believe she's 3 years old and a WHOPPING 23 lbs! haha!

These photos were taken just before she celebrated her 1st Birthday

Halle-Grace, photo taken just before her 2nd Birthday

Halle-Grace, photo taken just before her 3rd Birthday

We thank God for our beautiful, healthy princess!

NCFA Bow Tie & Pearls 30th Anniversary

Such a memorable event! Thank you NCFA for all that you do!
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Thankgiving Show @ MMO

As always, give her a stage and just get out of her way...she stole the stage once again. Here's the entire album for your entertainment!
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Thanksgiving Play at Pre-school

Hayden & Halle-Grace

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!

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.

 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!

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.  

We celebrated Miss Magic's 3rd birthday and presented her with pearl earrings from the Gala's Chairman

(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!!!

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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

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!

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.html
You 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

3 Halloweens by Miss Magic

Halloween 2008...our little stinker & tiny lil pumpkin

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!!!

Such a performer...she's singing, "Tomorrow", "Spoon Full of Sugar", Somewhere over the Rainbow"

Watch "Foster Care: A Reality Check" Sunday, October 24 on Nickelodeon!!!

Watch "Foster Care: A Reality Check" on Nick News with Linda Ellerbee this Sunday, October 24

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

Cute, talented & magical pumpkin...

                             Cute with talent...winning combo!

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 :)

My gifts from God

This post doesn't need words...I'm blessed!