Another "Gotcha Day" Surprise

On her "Gotcha Day," Katie got to decide what to have for dinner. She chose McDonalds, and she got a surprise. She was accidentally given two toys with her Happy Meal instead of one. It was almost like they knew it was a special day for her!

I had two characters from the Trolls movie in my Happy Meal!

"Gotcha Day" Gifts

The gifts I got for Katie for her "Gotcha Day" arrived a little late, but she seemed to enjoy them late as much as if they had arrived on time!

 My first gift was a set of miniature Maneki Neko Chinese cats for different kinds of good luck.

I also got a book to teach me about China! 

Finally I got a Mulan doll!

A "Gotcha Day" Surprise

To celebrate Katie's Gotcha Day, Garyldine dropped a surprise off in the driveway for Katie to pick up. She was so excited about it!

Thanks for my balloons and gift cards! It's so nice of you to always think of me on your birthday! I hope you had a Happy Birthday!

"Gotcha Day" - Ninth Anniversary

Nine years ago today, Katie was placed in my arms for the first time in a hallway of a hotel in China. It has been nine years of joy and adventure!

Happy Gotcha Day!

Playing Time

It's always important to take some time to play during the day.

I like to play at the dining room table a lot, and the cats like to relax close by me.

General Washington loves to be in the window sill.

Mr. Limpet prefers to sunbathe on the floor!

A Yummy Treat

When Katie's friend, Kai, went to Hawaii, his family thought of Katie and sent her a yummy treat!

Thanks Brandon, Kathy, and Kai for my Hello Kitty chocolate!

Word of the Day

It was time for Katie to build her next word for the neighborhood.

 I believe in goodness!