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Sunday, June 6, 2010 What a difference a year makes. When I was deciding what to post for our one-year anniversary with Lilli, this phrase kept popping in my head, as it’s so true. Lilli has come so far, and so have we. We have all grown as individuals, as parents, and most of all as a family. There have been some tough moments but to see her happy, healthy, and bonded to us makes it all worth it. Sometimes, when we let ourselves take a break from the hustle and bustle of life, we are in awe when we think of “Our Journey to Lillianne”. Even though it has been a little over a year since we became a family, it’s moments at the dinner table when we look at her in amazement and think, “she’s really here”. While we remember the long, hard wait that we had, it’s also difficult to believe that she’s already been with us a year. On May 17th, 2010, we celebrated, “Gotcha Day”, or as Lilli said, “Gotchu Day”. We ordered in Chinese food and stayed close to home. As we sat down, Lilli spontaneously raised her cup and said, “Cheer’s—Happy Gotchu Day!” We gave her a book and a Minnie Mouse balloon, which she loved. We are so blessed to have Lilli as our daughter. Instead of the usual long posts, we decided to reflect on the Top Ten favorite moments and phrases in year one with Lilli. Top 10 Favorite Lilli Moments 10. Letting Lilli sprinkle (or pour) sugar crystals on Valentine’s cookies 9. Making and eating popcorn for the first time 8. Flying her first kite and letting go 7. Eating her first s’mores and trying to catch the stars 6. Listening to her sing like Grandma Po-Po (with vibrato) 5. Singing “Happy Birthday to you, Daddy” 4. Saying “Mommy” for the first time on Julie’s birthday 3. Hearing her belly laugh 2. Receiving spontaneous, thank you’s, hugs, and kisses 1. Having Lilli kisses the second day we had her in China Top 10 Favorite Lilli Phrases 10. “Peek-E-Boo” 9. “Oh Man!” 8. “Mommy Juice” (mommy’s wine) 7. “Bum here, pees!” (Come here, please) 6. “No, I do it!” 5. “You, Oh-aye (ok) Daddy?” 4. “Not today, maybe after nap-nap” 3. “Whatcha Doing?” 2. “Yummy in my Bummy (tummy)!” 1. “I ya you” (I love you) Watching Lilli’s progression from her being confused and “empty” on day one to spunky and full of life today, make us understand the power of nurturing and love. Looking back on the year, we have learned that it’s the little moments wrapped together that make the beautiful gift we call life. Thank you to all our family and friends who have provided us love and support throughout the year. We hope you have enjoyed sharing in all of our moments!

Gotcha Day May 17th, 2009 One year Later... I think I've got one Taking time to smell the flowers

Ready for summer!


So pretty


Loving my new hat

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