Sam’s Welcome Home Celebration

I have the best friends in the world. I really do. I love them and it breaks my heart that now that we have moved I have to drive two hours to see them.

I met this special group of moms when Molly was two. We all had adopted girls from China at about the same time. We formed a play group for the girls so that they would have friends with whom they shared a common bond. Little did we know at the time that the play group would be just as important for the moms as it was for the girls.

Over the past four years we have laughed together, supported each other, helped each other out, and occasionally went out for dinner and drinks without the kids!

This special group of women were so supported throughout our whole adoption process (as short as it was!) and couldn’t wait to welcome Sam into the circle of friendship…wow, that sounds a bit like something we would say back in the sorority days.

So, while the girls were in Mandarin class, we partied!

There was cake. Yum!

Oh, and this handsome guy stopped by for a visit. Well, both of these handsome guys stopped by. I am a lucky, lucky girl. Yes I am.

Sam, of course, helped me eat my cake.

And helped me open presents.

Showing off some of the cute little boy clothes.

Ooooh, a  present for me!

Sam models his camouflage cap.

And checks out his new clothes.
My friend Kaiyu’s daughter helped her wrap this gift. Look how cute all of the stickers look.

More adorable clothes!

Here’s a look at all of the goodies from the party.

Puzzle from Stacy and Ainsley.

This is the greatest invention ever. Seriously. Stacy H gave Sam this Gyro Bowl. She also gave him an outfit, PJ’s and a toy, but for some reason I can’t locate the picture (sorry Stacy!).

Snack cup and another Gyro Bowl (can never have too many) from Kim.

Alligator towel and tee shirt from Lisa. I love Sam’s little leg and arm in the picture. He was checking out the goods.

Puzzle, tote bag and way-too-cute outfit from Kaiyu.

My friend Christine had this adorable tote. I have told her many times how much I loved it. To my surprise, she got one for me! I.Love.This.Bag!

She filled the bag with these things for Sam…

and these things for Molly. Molly was thrilled!

The next set of pictures are not from the party, but since we are talking baby gifts I thought I throw them in.

These are from our neighbors Annie and Bob and their two boys.

This is from the people at Tony’s company.

And this spoon is from a colleague of Tony’s. Mike says, “Every child should be born with a silver spoon in his mouth.” This may be the only one he ever has, so we’ll go with it!

Thank you my wonderful friends. I love you dearly. Now could you just move closer to me?