18 MONTHS

My Little Princess is 18 months old today. Happy 1.5 years to you my Little One. You are the Light of my Life. I am so lucky to be your Mom.


Macy recently enjoyed her first sleigh ride,








and continues to love her wagon.

EIGHT MONTHS

Christmas morning was lots of fun, Macy may not understand the Christmas Season, but she sure understood the presents part of it.













A few weeks before Christmas, Macy was busy wrapping her dolls in the bags for her bottles.




Macy enjoyed the Christmas Party at Mommies work. Santa brought her a big box of blocks.

It is almost impossible to believe that it has been 8 months since my Princess Macy was placed in my arms. She continues to amaze me each and every day. We had a wonderful 1st Christmas and New Years. Kathy and Ron were home from Vietnam, and Macy was happy to charm them each and every day.

What a Difference 1/2 a year makes

This was Macy and one of her nannies on our trip back to the Orphanage on May 17. Our Adoption "Forever Family" Day was May 4 2009. It has been a short 6 months since that day, and what a 6 months it has been. Macy has changed so much in the short time, she has gone from a baby barely able to pull herself up, to a running, jumping, climbing, swimming machine.



Here she is playing her games on Mommies computer.

And below is after a breakfast that included yogurt.


I wonder at the amazing times to come.

First Halloween

Macy as she checks out the Halloween Tree.

I know not everyone has a Halloween Tree, but years ago, I was out shopping with my own Mom, and we found this back twig tree at the store. I turned to Mom and asked her what she thought it was for, and her reply was, "A Halloween Tree of Course" So, ever since I have had a Halloween Tree along with my Pumpkin. Sadly, Mom was only here for that first Halloween Tree year, as she passed away a few short days later, but I think she would have thought this year was the Best Yet. I still miss you Mom.




Macy all dressed up and escaping with her own pumpkin, before her name was completed. IN the end, it did say MACY, not just the MA you see here.



On our Way.


I actually let her eat some fruits of her labour.

A good time was had by all. After we arrived back home Macy spent the rest of the evening running for the door whenever the doorbell rang, eager to see the other kids dressed in costume and to hand out goodies.

Our First Pumpkin

We spend some time this morning at a local Farm Market and picked out our pumpkin. Macy was less than impressed with the pumpkins, but she was thrilled with the big open field and the apple trees.

They all look the same, which one to choose.
Which weighs the most, Macy or the Pumpkin?It was a fun time, a nice start to an Autumn Tradition of Picking the Pumpkin.

Outside Having Fun

I love this picture, we were playing in the front yard and Macy decided to check out the next door neighbours flowers.......................she only picked a few.

Fall Frolicking

Well, another month and more has come and gone and my beautiful daughter continues to grow and learn at a rate that boggles my mind. It has been 5 months she has been with me and every minute of every day I am Thankful she is here.

We have been having lots of fun. Swimming lessons started again. Macy is in the "Duck level", having mastered the 1st level of Parents and Tots with ease. She loves the water and I plan on keeping her in swimming for as long as I can.

We spent Saturday Oct 17 at Pumpkinfest in Waterford. It was a great day. We met with friends and Macy sat and watched the parade for almost 1 1/2 hrs. She was a hit in her little pumpkin costume, (thanks Marie) and drew comments from more that one parade goer.
Bob decided she needed a wagon, so we stopped on the way home and got her one. It was a great hit. She loves it. She can see everything and even though there is a seat belt, she does not fuss over it like she does the one in the stroller. We had a nice walk along the river this evening, with Macy laughing and giggling most of the way. The picture above show off Macy in her new wheels as we left for our walk.

Macy has discovered the fun of unrolling the TP and emptying the Kleenex box. It's a great race to see how much she can get done before I grab her. She giggles all the while.
A few weeks ago, we were off the Toronto to visit with my long time friend Gabi. Macy and Gabi were quickly fast friends. We had a wonderful day and are looking forward to more visits.


Thanksgiving Dinner this year we spend with family at Uncle Gord and Aunt Karen's house. Lots of food, lots of company and for Macy, lots of kids to play with.

If Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for, then for me, one day is not enough. Macy has enriched my life in so many ways, I cannot begin to list them.

We talk with my sister Kathy and her husband Ron almost every day. They are currently living in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, and through the wonders of the internet and Skype, we can see each other and chat whenever we want. As we chatted this evening, my supper time and their tomorrow breakfast, I told Kathy that at one point during the parade today, I got all teary, ( I know hard to believe I get emotional). One of the bands was stopped in front of us, and when they started up again, they started playing the "Ontario song", well those of us who were around way back in the day, may remember it, It starts something like, Give us a place stand and a place to grow, and we will be Ontario..................... It made me realize, how happy I am at this point in my life, to be able to give my daughter the advantages that come with living in this great country and this great province.