Finally...another neat freak in the family!!

Ryan Hits a Triple with bases loaded

Goodbye Thomas, Hello My Little Pony

Annalea--The Little Engine that Could

Easter 2012

Easter Day was very eventful this year!  The Easter Bunny was very generous this year, even giving presents too large to fit in the kids' baskets. 



After those Easter morning discoveries, Mommy mad an attempt at Easter Bunny pancakes.

Annalea couldn't wait to try out her new paints!!

After church photo shoot

Easter celebration at the Portmans.  Robin made over 20 baskets!  This year she invited the entire staff of her manicure place, so lots of kids!!

Annalea on Billy Goat Trail

Trip to Aspen

Our annual trip to Aspen Snowmass was a success despite the lack of snow this year. Snow was a bit slushy on the bottom of the mountain, but you could rely on some fabulous skiing at the top in places like Big Burn and at the top of Elk Camp Lift.

Annalea had her first lessons this year and loves it!! Ryan also went to ski school, and is now skiing on blue (intermediate) trails!! I skied with my friend Nancy, also an adoptive mom of an Armenian born sweetie. Here are some pics and videos for your enjoyment!!

At the Airport eating potato chips -- "I'm a duck!"

Nancy and me getting ready to ski down Big Burn.

Annalea her second day at ski school.

Sunrise from our balcony.

Night out in Aspen.

The Wheels of Justice Move Slowly, but Justice Will Be Done

Finally, Vanessa Kachadurian, the infamous cyber stalker who harassed my adoption agency and many people in the adoption process (including me), will see her day in court.  You may recall a recent post about the lawsuit that was won by Hopscotch Adoptions.  Shortly after, Vanessa was exposed by another party for cyber stalking.

Today, Vanessa will be standing in front of a judge for threatening the life of Bennet Kelley, the attorney who represented Hopscotch.  In another interesting twist, it turns out that there is yet another charge against Ms. Kachadurian for assault.  You can read all about this in this recent blog post.  I must admit that the following quote from Bennet's blog post was music to my ears, "Moreover, Kachadurian was clearly displeased with the settlement to the point that she attacked Plaintiff, co-counsel and myself once we got outside the office building.  It seemed almost poetic that the case ended with Kachadurian spending the night in jail."

 Normally, I would feel sorry for someone who obviously must have some sort of mental illness.  But as a victim of this horrible person, I feel inclined to revel in her destruction, and hope that this will finally teach her a lesson.

As Vanessa's self destruction progresses, I will keep you posted.

Do you like my new shoes?

Happy Birthday Ryan!!

Last summer Ryan's bike was stolen from the pool parking lot when he left it there overnight by accident. We were able to find the same exact bike for his birthday present!!

Annalea discovers Christmas 2011

Annalea Plays a cat in Shoemaker and the Elves