Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Happy 1st Birthday

This past Sunday we celebrated Macy's 1st Birthday. Her birthday is actually today, but Sunday is a much better day of the week to have family over.
We had a great time. We played in the yard........................



and we sang Happy Birthday. Aunt Kathy explained that the 2nd candle was for us to remember Macy's first family. Without them we would not have Marvelous Magnificent Macy in our lives.


Macy enjoyed a piece of both chocolate and white cake and seemed to like them both.

Macy got to spend some time with Uncle Bob and Aunt Peg before the day was over.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

2 Months as a Forever Family

Out for breakfast on Canada Day with Aunt Kathy, Uncle Ron and of course Mommy.



Having fun with Mommy.


Enjoying Springbank Park in London


Posing with Mommy on Canada Day


Enjoying a cold one with Uncle Ron on Canada Day.




It's been 2 months since Macy and I became an "Official" Family.
In my heart we were a Forever Family many months before that. I remember so well the morning last July 19th, when I arrived home after working nights to find a message from CB informing me I would be adopting a daughter. That is the moment she became part of me. Yes, I had to wait until Dec 2nd to see her sweet face and Yes, I had to wait until May 4th, 2 short months ago to hold her close to me but it was that beautiful Saturday morning almost a year ago that she exploded into my heart.
I thought at that time that nothing could be better than knowing I was going to have a daughter, I was so wrong. Having Macy in my life is so much more than I ever expected. She truly is the light in my life. I wake up each morning eager to see her again. My days are so very different now, but they are OH so much better.
A few weeks ago when my family was together for Macy's baby shower I overheard my brother Fred say, "I have never seen Ellie smile so much". I should have told him at the time, but the reason I smile so much is because I have so much to smile about,...................her name is MACY.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Macy clowning around after a breakfast of yogurt, cheese and blueberries.



Time flies. It hardly seems possible that Macy and I have been a family for over 8 weeks. On July 4th it will be 2 months. 2 wonderful months of amazement, fun and family.



Macy is learning to master the spoon.



A fun day at a friends birthday party. The pool was a big hit with Macy. Here she is modeling one her her swimsuits.