Cox Farms - Pumpkin Patch

We had a great time at the Pumpkin Patch today! Cox Farms does an amazing job for the kids. Daniel even got to milk a cow!! Plus Jen, Bennett, Robyn and BJ joined us for the fun. The kids loved the slides and so did my big kid (Michael). I think Daniel would have played in the corn box (vs. sand) all day if we let him.

Daniel Moves Up

Daniel moved up from Toddlers to Early Preschool today! I cannot believe it b/c it just seems like yesterday that he was moving out of infants (even though it was really a year ago).

My little guy is growing up and learning so many new things. BUGS are the big attraction lately - not exactly up my alley, but I am learning fast. Plus we are putting together his AIRPLANE toddler room (painting is done and furniture arrives in early October). We are still not sure when the transition will occur b/c Daniel has not tried to climb out of his crib yet.

AND Daniel is also sitting on the Potty! Pee-Pee has only landed on the floor so far, but he loves to flush the toilet as many times as possible. I guess it is fascinating to try to figure out where the water actually goes. (New update: today at school Daniel went pee-pee in the potty 3 times!)

Gladney Kick-off Party - September 2009

Gladney Center for Adoption - National Capital Area Gladney Family Association Kick-Off Party on Sept. 20

Daniel enjoying the Moon Bounce at our Annual Gladney Kick-off Party. It was wonderful to see all the parents and kids who have been blessed by adoption.

Jane with her new baby, Ella-Anne!

Alex and Brooke playing with the beads.

Daniel and his friends playing with the cars and trains.

I somehow managed to get all three kids to look at the camera at the same time :)

Bouncing . . .

Alex is too cute!

Pretending to be asleep or posing?

Daniel and his friend, Michael, looking at the airplanes and playing with the ants.

Ginger, Michael and Ella-Anne.

Trying to get Alex and Daniel to both look at the camera at the same time (it took 2 parents to do this).

Holly holding sweet baby, Ella-Anne. What a little angel.

Daniel and Ma-Ma

Daniel and Daddy looking at the airplanes and the boats. Daniel wanted to go into the water and was upset that the bigger kids were in the pool without him. I think swimming lessons are in our future.

Alex is such a princess and now a big sister!

Greg and Jane with their new addition: Ella-Anne. The most recent Gladney baby to join our group.