Formerly "To China For Kelly"

When I originally set up this blog, it was to chronicle our trip to China to adopt our daughter, Kelly; thus the title, "To China For Kelly." But now that I've decided to keep it up as my on-line scrapbook/journal, the title needs updating.
Inspired by my girls, who, despite their ten year age difference, both love lollipops and lip gloss; it is now titled, "From Lollipops to Lip Gloss." This is not to leave my son out, who also loves lollipops, but isn't too big on lip gloss, understandably!

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy Fourth of July!

Pictures from the past few days... 
We are having a blast with Nanna here.  Bjorn came to spend the holiday weekend with us.  We've been swimming and having water balloon fights.  We also had fun going to lunch with our good friends, Kristi and Adyson.  
Time is going by too fast, but we are living life to the fullest and loving every minute of it.  We are so thankful to have this time with Nanna.

No time to caption these pictures much, but they're pretty self-explanatory. 
Enjoy!
Happy Independence Day!







Kelly's whiney face... she's getting really good at whining... uuugh!





SWEET HUGS!!!

Nanna got Caleb an early birthday present...
A very nice watch that looks great on him!


Water balloon fights...




A game they made up with the water balloons... 
you can see the balloon hit Bjorn in the third picture.


Nanna and Boo











13 comments:

Natalie said...

Looks like great fun. The pool and the balloon fight! Nana looks so radiant and beautiful... and happy to be there with all of you!
Glad your day was a special one.
Really miss you.
Hugs,
Natalie

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great 4th of July!! Everyone having an awesome time. Love the shots of Ady and KelKel... too cute! We missed you today, but hopefully we can see you one day next week.... we need our KelKel, Caleb, Camryn and Jen fix!
Hugs and Love to all!
Kris

Bethany said...

The picture of Nancy with Cameron is very sweet! Looks like they're all enjoying one another! Happy 4th!! :)

Laura said...

Sister, you need to come home...I don't know if all this fun is healthy for you!

Y'all are having wat too much fun!

Blomquist Blog said...

FUN family times! Loved seeing all of the pictures! Looks like Nanna is having the best time and she is right in there with the water fight. I know who to pick for my team if we ever have a water fight with you guys! :)

Please ask Caleb a question for me! He is still carrying those ridiculous weights in the pool and walking all the way down to the deep end? I am tired just thinking about it!

Enjoy these times, Jen! Kelly is as adorable as ever...love seeing her so happy and in her element, the water!

Love you guys!

Debbie

Justice and Ashley Jones said...

I'm fairly certain that a water balloon wouldn't break if it hit me in the belly! Nice shot!

Connie Son said...

Love these!! That pic of Kelly whinning and her pigtails look like Plutos ears! Looks like we missed out on a good time!

Nicole said...

Ah, yes... the whiney face... we've experienced quite a bit of that as of late. Katelyn's favorite thing to say when she doesn't get what she wants is "oh, man!" Yep... just like Swiper... Too much fun!

Hope you continue to have a wonderful summer!!!!

Hugs,
Nicole

Ohilda said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog and for spreading the word about sweet Lavender.

Your family is beautiful, especially your Chinese Princess. :)

Blessings,

Ohilda

Beth and Terrell said...

Hello! I haven't stopped by in ages but wanted to say hello and comment on how beautiful (and handsome) and healthy everyone looks! Looks like lots of fun and I hope all is well with you.

Beth

my3 kids said...

Hi Jennifer,

Kelly sure is growing up fast as are your other kids..they are all so beautiful. Are you still posting or have you quit blogging? Hope all is well.

Janice

Beth and Terrell said...

Hi! Are you still blogging but on another site? I'd love to see how you and your family are doing. I think of you often.

Beth
(Jia's mom)

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

Hi... I happen to cross your blog... I too am a Yangxi mum. I am from FL. We have a big FB Yangxi family group and would love to see you there too. Our Gotcha Day was March 29, 2010. There is a big Yangxi get together in Denver too... In July... Well, wanted to say hi...take care