Sunday, July 24, 2011. Jocelyn had her first dance recital on June 25th and June 26 and she had a blast and did a terrific job. She loved being on stage and said she wants to do it again next year. Here is her costume, she was going to a slumber party with her friends for her routine.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012. This blog was meant to follow our journey to get Allison from China. We have now been home for a year and two months with her. She has been such a joy to watch grow into the funny, smart, OCD, little girl that she is. I figured when the 25th of this month came, I would bring this blog to an end and start a new one to fol.

Adding to our family once again through the gift of adoption. this time a little boy to even things up a bit! Wednesday, October 17, 2012. More hard than they were. Like to be seperated at all from Bradley at night. In the hotel in China they were in the same room but not. Sriracha hot sauce and puts it on anything and everything. Spaghetti, french bread, fruit, corn, etc. , etc! Wednesday, September 26, 2012.

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