Colorado Day 3 Natalie arrives!

 The past few days have been SO MUCH FUN!

We started Wednesday by meeting Emily and her 5 children at CCAI for culture camp.  Natalie is doing culture camp with Catherin for 3 days. Emma is doing 5 days.

We got the girls settled at the camp, and talked to Xia, the charity director at CCAI. I am a HUGE fan of Xia's and all she does for children.  I hope to travel with her to China on one of her trips.

After that, it was off to the park with the other 4 children and Teagan. Let me say, Teagan has mad love for Emily's younger daughter Amy.

Teagan could not get enough of Amy. She is a SUPER big sister.

Seeing Noah again and meeting Emily and Jim's other children was a great way to kick off day.  here is Noah above. Precious!

After camp, we met Emma and family at the pool.

What more can I say about these girls? Happy happy happy.

After that, it was time for "happy hour" which for the girls meant, Shirley Temples, nachos, card games and nintendo.

Seriously, what else can you say?  It has been such an honor to spend time with Emma and Natalie. Catherine and Teagan are glowing.


Time for dinner - more Shirley Temples (Yep, Natalie's Mom must be Thrilled with my parenting::)

Then, time for movie night. This was Cat's first sleep over by the way. BIG BIG DEAL!

Colorado Day 2

We went to Ft. Collins today and stopped at Evergreen along the way to do some hiking. Both girls had a great time, can't wait to head out again.

We visited Lair of the Bear (Or Lair O' Bear). Anything Catherine did, Teagan did. If Catherine got a rock, (She loves rocks!), Teagan got a rock. If Catherine ran, Teagan ran.

We had lunch in Evergreen  and then off to Ft. Collins to meet with friends and colleagues. Jason claims it is impossible that I actually had a research meeting in a wine bar with my colleague, but really, we worked!  After that, we saw my advisor and his family. We had a great time with Dan and Margot and their kids. Catherine and Ethan performed a magic show for us all.

This is Jason being tricked into doing a magic trick! The broom is holding up a cup of water.:)

Colorado Day 1 - Emma and Catherine

Then - June 2004.

And now - June 2011!

Today was an amazing day - Catherine and Emma spent the first 11 months of their lives sharing a  crib in Dianjiang. We spent two weeks together in China in June and July2004 with our families.  Today, the girls were reunited!

We also had the pleasure of spending time with Emma's mom and dad  Chris and Tim. Pretty much a perfect day.

This picture is sadly blurry, but perfect nonetheless.