Adopting Caroline

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Children's Hope International Adoption Reunion Picnic - Chicago 2011

At the picnic...Caroline is hungry and needing a nap...

this equals a grumpy girl.

Caroline (lower left) kept her distance

but enjoyed seeing the Chicago Mounted Police

She's fascinated with the horses...

but won't get close enough to pet them.

Caroline loves her sunglasses

Rhonda and Violet were in our China travel group,

and we enjoyed an evening together at Giordano's

and deep dish pizza!

Caroline and Annabelle enjoying the hotel pool

Me, Caroline, Annabelle and her mommy, Violet and Rhonda

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Latest Photo Shoot

These photos were taken on June 20th....more to come.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Rehearsing for First Dance Recital

Caroline will dance in the number "Get Your Jammies On"

I think she'll be comfortable on stage. She definitely knows how to pose.

My Sweet Caroline

Perhaps 'pointe' is in her future

Sunday, May 8, 2011

I am SO blessed to be a mom. For so many years, I thought that I would never be a mom.....I've never married and have been career-oriented. I have finally found a balance in my life. I still love to be a professor and work with university students.....but my main purpose in life is to be a mom. I could not be more excited for that! Here are some pictures from today's Mother's Day celebration.

Caroline and Mommy at the Hostess House following Mother's Day Brunch

Caroline is showing off her Mother's day duds

Grandma, Caroline, and Mommy

Saturday, May 7, 2011

CHI Waiting Child Video Includes Caroline

http://www.childrenshopeint.org/homelandtours/then_now.swf

Watch this video......it targets prospective adoptive parents....shows before and after pictures of waiting children that have been adopted. Caroline is shown in one of the before and after pics.