Because I said so!

OH KNOW! IT'S BEGUN. Hannah said her first "Why Mom?" yesterday, to which I found myself replying...."Because I said so!" :) Unbelieveable! Since when did she learn to ask that question?! This is already driving me crazy! Today she has asked that question probably 5 times...and it's only 10:15am!!

GOTCHA DAY! The 4th of July

Well, it's been one year since our adoption of Hannah Grace Roksana was complete....GOTCHA DAY is what that is called. We had never heard of that saying until recently...it's the day when your adopted child is finally and legally YOURS! Hannah's Gotcha Day is July 4th. Isn't that great?! :) We can hardly believe that one whole year has gone by. It has been a year filled with many struggles, but overall...the pure joy is beyond anything we could have imagined. God has been so gracious towards us. We are THANKFUL and overflowing with happiness ;)

Gotcha Day Video

Fourth of July-Gotcha Day

Hannah loved the fireworks! She wanted, "More Daddy! " :)

Two characters! :)

Twinkle, twinkle little star....

Hannah with cousin Noah

Oh my...I think Hannah is in love with cousin Noah :)

Father's Day

This girl LOVES her daddy! :) What a HAPPY Father's Day ;)

Graduation

Ok, I couldn't believe it....as I walked up the aisle at church with Hannah, to receive her certificate of promotion from the 'nursery' to 'toddlers' (so funny, I know!) ...I got the biggest lump in my throat and thought, "Oh know...is this what it's going to be like?...she's growing up so fast....STOP! "

Waving at Grandma and Grandpa

Hannah was so excited about her birthday party. She kept looking out the window, watching for Grandma and Grandpa. When she finally saw them coming up the drive, she waved at them through the window :) So sweet!

Video of Birthday Bike ride

Hannah's 3rd birthday

Hannah turned 3 on May 27th. She had two separate parties and enjoyed as much cake as possible! :) She was so excited to get her own bicycle (tricycle) too!

Go-cart fun with cousins Schroeder and Livy

Hannah is going to be one of those kids who LOVE rollercosters and other crazy rides. NOT ME :) Bob will have to be the one taking her on the "brave of heart" rides :)

Daddy and his girl

Hannah, Yukon, Jake....and Grandma Stitt :)

Hannah enjoys going in and out of Yukon's doggie door....they are the best of buds!

Mothers Day

This was such a fun day for me! Hannah and Bob snuck up behind me and surprised me with cards and a rose. Hannah had such a precious smile on her face. Oh my oh my....WHAT a blessing!

Laughing it up with Grandma Vanderhoof

Easter Dress

Oh my goodness! Hannah loved the Easter basket and her dress :) She can be such a girly girl! I love it :)