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Here we are at the end of the summer

Natalie doesn't let anything slow her down. Despite my doubts, she is trying to swim on her own. Despite Dad's insistance she wouldn't be able to climb, she can climb the ladder of the new swingset AND climb the slide itself, one handed! She can also throw a mighty fine tantrum when we say no!

She is talking more and even using the potty.

She recently won a local photo contest (photo by Mom...the one above in the hydrangeas) and will have a photo shoot next week for a local magazine cover--I hope she will cooperate as well as she does for Photographer Mom!

In July we had a great visit with two special families from our travel group to China--take a look here  BEIJING REUNION for  photos

Take a look at my blogs: www.storm-the-castle.blogspot.com and www.flyawayhomephotography.blogspot.com for more photos of Natalie and Olivia.

 

 

About Natalie

  • Birth Date:
  • July 05, 2008
  • Place of Origin:
  • Beijing, China
  • Given Name:
  • Hua YinLing
  • Meaning of Name:
  • Silver Bell
  • Dossier Sent Date:
  • April 2007
  • Referral Date:
  • August 6, 2009
  • Travel Dates:
  • hopefully early December