...and my other senior

...and my other senior, Jennifer

Jennifer is our international student from Beijing, China.

Jennifer was also with us last school year.

Jennifer has been a fun addition to our family.

She is super smart, has a great sense of humor and is beautiful inside and out.

Jennifer has promised if she ever writes a tell all book about life with an American Family, she will not use our real names.  LOL!

Jennifer and Olivia are both knee deep in college applications..

I'm excited to see the acceptance letters about to come in...

Both Jennifer and Olivia are only looking at one in-state school (not the same one)... all the rest are out of state. 

I have two about to leave the nest and this school year is flying by... 

There will be much more to post in the upcoming months... 

Happy Halloween

I have had this idea in my head for over 2 years..

earlier this week Olivia agreed to go out for a photoshoot.  I love this location at an old cemetery here in town.

I, of course added the ravens in photoshop.  :)

This makes 2 photoshoots with the $7 thrift store wedding dress.. I call that a good buy.  :)

Happy Halloween friends!  Stay safe!

Celebrating Lucy...

 Last weekend we celebrated Lucy's 12th birthday and 11 years of her Forever Family Day (gotcha day).

Lucy loves having two days dedicated to her.  

We celebrated her birthday with family and her favorite cake.

We celebrated her Forever Family Day with dinner at her favorite restaurant and a fun-filled night of family pumpkin carving. 

All this girl wanted for her birthday was accessories for her new "boho" themed room. 

She got new bedding and a fun reading chair.  :)

We are so blessed to call Lucy our daughter and sister. 

Her sweet smile says it all. 

My senior...

I finally had a chance to take Olivia's senior photos last weekend.

I have to take a breath every time I say "senior"   :(

Olivia is busy with college applications and senior classes.

Her grades are great and so far, she's having an amazing year.

I can't wait to see what the future holds for her.  

First day of school and match day...

 Today was Jack and Lucy's turn to head back to school.

Lucy started 6th and Jack 9th.

Jack decided to attend the local public high school this year.

I was a nervous wreck today...

He only knows a few kids and I was worried about him going from a small private school to a large public school.

He came home super excited, he met lots of great kids and even said he ate lunch with a bunch of cute girls.  :)

I'm excited for him to make some new friends and to see him perform some school plays. 

Lucy had a great day too and loves her new teacher. 

11 years ago today we got the call from CCAI.  We had been matched with what they called, "a spicy girl from Hunan China"  We raced over to CCAI to see the sweetest picture of our little Lucy. 

Every year I take a photo of Lucy with her referral photo..

Last year was the 10th year and I figured I would be done.

Well, today Lucy reminded me that it was her match day and she wanted me to take a photo.  

I just had to laugh.. I'm wondering if I will be taking this photo when she's 25?

I love my Lucy Lu!

Happy Match Day baby!