Isabelle's First Day of School

Isabelle taking her jacket off

Waiting for the bus

Joining the group

Indoor shoes on and ready to play/learn

Ms. Amrutha (teacher)

Backpack-- she loves wearing this!

So excited!

Wanting the bus already!

Silly face!

All ready to go

Love her!

We decided to put Isabelle in a pre-nursery class, so that she gets some proper activity time in the morning. With a little baby, it's hard to plan play dates and because it is freezing here-- we weren't fans of having Olivia being dragged along in the cold. Plus, she naps a lot. She's going to Gabby's old pre-school, which is now called CIBA (Children's International Bilingual Academy). It sounds much more fancier then it is.

Isabelle did great! I tagged along on the bus and stayed for about 15 minutes to assure she was okay. They have this cute little bus and the sweetest Chinese lady gets out and picks them up right at the front door and also drops them off. There are car seats already installed so it's safe. SUPER convenient! The teacher said she cried a little when I left but got up to dance with the kids when they practiced for the holiday party.

Trip to Washington State

Grandpa, Grammy, Papa, and Franny

Granny Franny

Grammy and Papa

Baby girl!

Wesley gave Livvy lots of cuddles!

Aunt Tahnee

My yummy Dairy Queen Birthday Cake

Cousins Emerson and Langston

The Grandpas!

Flailing her legs all about

Lots of love from these two

The other Tebo Fam

Papa Alex. and Tutu

Tummy Time

Olivia, Me, Renee, and baby Annabelle

First Thanksgiving!

Goodbye Morning

Miss this crew!

It was sad saying goodbye to these guys...

Olivia and I took a quick two-week trip to see family and friends... Over the break, we celebrated my 36th birthday (yikes!) and Thanksgiving. My first Thanksgiving in the States in seven years! Toby and Debbie invited us to stay with them, which was awesome. I got to hang out with my adorable nephews and enjoy their gorgeous house with a great water view. Not to mention, eat yummy food that Debbie made. Not too shabby! Olivia and I spent mornings running errands (AKA shopping) and afternoons with friends or family. Around 3:30 Travis would call from China and we would Skype. As with many trips, it went by super fast.

Olivia is 2 Months Old!

I took these pictures at Toby and Debbie's house... She survived her first plane ride and is lifting her head up more. Love her!

Tea

My ayi made me this yummy fruit tea-- doesn't it look awesome?

Halloween 2012

Introducing Princess Belle, Pink Unicorn, and Purple Butterfly...

Clearly excited or just tired of mom taking pictures.

Isabelle wasn't really sure what to think of this outfit.

Princess Belle

She loves to read books so she's awesome.

My sweetie pies.

Gabriella is holding her kitty cat pumpkin

Back of the Butterfly

Gabriella was this when she was her age.

One of the many benefits of having the same gender kiddies.

Awww... LOVE THESE GIRLS!

Olivia's First Halloween

Olivia the Pink Unicorn

Isabelle having a toddler moment.

Isabelle has no clue what's going on. 

She tried to give her candy to the person at the door.

Gabriella and Emily

Big sis showing lil' sis what to do.

Taking care of lil sis.

Lots of people decorate their house!

Daddy and his baby girl.

I love trick-or-treating where we live! Almost every house joins the festivities and there are a ton of kids out and about. It was an AMAZING fall night and the girls got loads of candy. Gabby especially liked giving it out to the trick-or-treaters. Olivia slept the whole time... she's becoming quite the snug bug. Needless to say, an uneventful first Halloween but next year will be much different!

Olivia's First Smile

I finally got it on camera!! Her first smile was officially Wednesday, October 17th (my brother Marty's birthday). LOVE HER!