I can't stop......

Okay I am having way to much fun with the editing tools on picnik. I wasn't sure what I was doing. I keep fooling around with it. Thanks to Kate, I figured out how to black and white and then "color" in the photo.

More Editing Fun

Fun with editing

Trying to figure out how to edit photos using flickr and picnik. I really need to have some time to sit down and play with it to figure it out.

Open Air Theater

What a great night. Well alittle hot but a great night. We went to the Open Air Theater in Washington Crossing Park to see Sleeping Beauty. We met Mimi and Leigh, Laura, Kevin, and Emma, Jennifer, Jade, and Hailey. We started the evening with a picnic dinner at the park and then went into the theater to see Sleeping Beauty. It was a good show. 50 minutes total including intermission. Perfect for the kids. We got a few cute photos. They wouldn't stay still for the camera.

Christmas in July

Katie and I spent the weekend with my Dad. My Dad and his wife have a place in North Cape May at Cape Island Resort. Actually it is Grandmom Rita's place. My Step-Mother's Mother. We had a fun weekend celebrating "Christmas in July" at the campground. We arrived Friday night and the neighbors across the street had there campsite all decorated for Christmas. Katie loved looking at the decorations and the trains. We went to get ice cream Friday night. Saturday we went the the pool. Katie loved playing in the kiddie pool. I couldn't convince her to go into the big pool. She also played on the playground with Pop-pop. Saturday night Santa Claus arrived at the Pavilion on a golf cart. Katie had me write out her list to Santa Claus. She gave her list to Santa, posed for a picture and then got a great goody bag from Santa.

Her was what was written on her list.......

Dear Santa,

I would like the following. I promise to be a good girl and listen to my Mommy and Daddy.

1. Hannah Montana Brush

2. Dollhouse

3. People for the dollhouse

4. Jasmine and Belle Dress-up

5. A NEW Ariel Bride Dress

6. A barbie plate.

Thank you and I love you, Katie Min Min Miles

After our visit with Santa we went to Wildwood's boardwalk for the rides and some ice cream. When we woke up this morning there was a present left for Katie from Santa. Belle polly pockets. Santa know everything. Katie loves princess polly pockets. Then we went to a pancake breakfast at the pavilion. Thanks to Pop-pop, Grandmom, and Grandmom Rita for a great weekend.

Friday night after we arrived at the campgroundPop-pop pushing Katie on the swingsScaling wallsSwimming

Posing with the blow up Santa in front of Ron and Bonnie's

Delivering her wish list to Santa

Pop-pop trying to win the girls a prize

Katie and Katie on the tea-cups

Ice Cream~What a way to end the night!

I have been tagged

I was tagged by Deb. Deb is a good friend from our local adoption group. Deb and her husband Kevin adopted Lotus last year. She is a beautiful little girl. Katie fondly calls her baby Lotus.



So what being "tagged" means is that I need to list 6 words to describe me. So here it goes!



Mom~I waited a long time for this title so this is the first word I am going to use to describe me. It has been an amazing experience so far being Katie Min Min's Mommy!

Friend~I consider myself to be a very good friend. I love my friends and really enjoy spending time with them.

LOUD!!!~I am loud and the more excited I get the louder I get. I am also a fast talker. I often get "in trouble" at work from one of the doctor's I work for. He is soft spoken and must have super sensitive ears. I am not that loud ;) I just love to laugh and have fun.

Compassionate~I believe I am a compassionate person. I know that I am a compassionate Nurse. I always treat my patients and their families with compassion.


Crazy Busy~We are constantly on the go. We are super busy all the time. But I love it!


Blessed~I am truly blessed. I have a wonderful husband and an amazing daughter. I have a wonderful group of friends. I have a caring family. I live in a friendly, family oriented neighborhood with an amazing group of neighbors who truly care. I live across the street from my BEST FRIEND. I have my health. I have a great job.




Well that's my words! Love to know how other people would describe me!




I am now going to tag 5 other people..........so tag your it!



Livin LaVida Lia

The Long Road to China

Alexa's World


The Trawick CLan

Enjoying Emma Everyday

"THE WHIT-NIC"

We celebrated the second annual "Whit-nic" last Sunday at our friends Paul and Kathy's house. It was a wonderful day filled with good friends, good food, great drinks, and some amazing kids! We really had a BLAST! We are truly blessed to have such an amazing group of friends that we have made through Katie's adoption. The kids just have a great time together( and of course the adults do too ;)).

Thank you Kathy and Paul for a great day. I look forward to many more "Whit-nic's"!