Snow Days in December

What a winter we had this year just like everyone else. The amount of snow we had was the 2nd or 3rd highest recorded amount. It all started in December the weekend before Christmas. This particular snowfall lasted well into January just in time for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. amounts. We only tried the sledding on the first snow. Of course this was the first big snowfall for SJ and the first time she tried sledding. I'm not sure she enjoyed it because the 2nd run, her dad crashed into a log and SJ bit her lip. Now she doesn't want to do it again.

Happy Birthday

I can't believe that SJ has turned four.  It seems only yesterday that we received a little 15 month old in our arms - tearful, scared and unsure.  No smiles - just tears.  Today, we have a bright, silly, strong willed, talkative little girl.  What a change in three short years.  We had a wonderful party with three of her SWI sisters and another special family and it was so amazing how much each of the girls have changed.  They dyed eggs (trying doing that with 6 kids) and played with each other.  And when it came time to leave, I don't think SJ wanted them to go.  She really loves her Xiushan sisters.

Christmas Time in DC

Christmas Time With Family in DC

We visited the DC Mall and the National Christmas Tree.