6 MONTHS HOME ! ! !

It is amazing to think that Alyona has been home with our family for 6 months! It has gone by so quickly and she has learned and experienced so much. Lona is such a sweetheart and she has fit into our family beautifully. It has been fun to be able to watch her and discover some of her favorite things, such as...

The Beach




Water play time




Easter baskets, easter eggs, and yummies.
Yes, that is Christmas wrapping paper in the background.




Bubbles



Just look at that face. Too cute!




Eating out at restaurants. Mmmm, Rockin' Baja.
Lona will have a Baja Bucket, please.




Enjoying a baseball game with Daddy.




... and with her baby.




Watching the fish at the pet store.



and the birds too!




Lona especially loves when I get distracted and she decides to serve herself seconds.




KELSEY'S BACCALAUREATE




During the Baccalaureate, Lona was busy lap-hopping between Grandpa and the uncles and aunts. She didn't want anyone to feel left out.




KELSEY'S GRADUATION
Congratulations Kelsey!



Sisters!




Hanging out with Daddy and Grandpa!




DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
It was our first time in A Bug's Land. Lona took me on Heimlich's Chew Chew Train, Flik's Flyers, and Ladybug Boogie, but she had the most fun at Princess Dot Puddle Park. She got completely drenched and loved every minute of it!




FATHER'S DAY
Lona loves Grandpa and going to eat out at Islands. Mmmm, she highly recommends their Hawaiian Burger.




And spending the day swimming with Papa and Kelsey. Lona tried jumping into the pool. Ok, I had to help her, but she loved it! She kept climbing out so she could do it again and again!




Lona really loves the pool.




I know where we will be spending most of our time this summer.





PLAYING IN (WITH) THE SPRINKLERS
I turned on the hose for Lona to play in.




Kelsey decided that Lona needed a lesson on how to run through the sprinklers. What a good big sister.




TECH CENTER AT TASK (Team of Advocates for Special Kids)
Lona was able to try out different computer software...




and different keyboards.




Some keyboards were a lot more fun than others.




Hello, this Lona. How may I help you?




FISHFEST 2011
Our family loves music and we enjoy when we are able to take in a concert where we get to see several of our favorite artists. This year we were looking forward to seeing David Crowder Band, Third Day, and Mercy Me.




In between the performances, Lona would take out the iPad and work on her colors, shapes, and numbers (Preschool Prep Co.).




Lona was so cute! She had such a great time dancing to the music, waving to all of the people, and fist bumping anyone within reach.




I love my girls!!!



I can't wait to see what the next 6 months have in store for us!