Monday, May 19, 2008

Weekend in TN

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We had a wonderful time in TN this past weekend with Gwen and her family. It amazes me how easily we get along. There is always something to talk and laugh about and the joy we have seeing our children play together is priceless. Gwen introduced us to many of her friends, we hung out at several places, ate tons of food and talked about everything under the sun. It was a fabulous time. I'm exhausted! lol collage31-1
Emmie and Emily still seem to have quite the bond as well. We no sooner got to the Oatsvall house and Emily was asking Emmie to paint her nails. You could find the two of them together much of our time there. Emily is such a sweet and spunky girl. She and Sophia played well together too. P5152339-1
These two could be sisters..........I swear.......there is more than a red thread connection with these two! ;) P5152323
We were also able to attend the Asian Invasion event that Mary Beth Chapman holds monthly. What a wonderful place to just let children come to play. Not to mention seeing several little girls from China together was just nothing short of "dreamy" to me. I loved it. P5152328
Miss Maggie has come out of her shell. For all those that are wondering how she is doing....let me tell you.....she runs the Oatsvall household. Her vocabulary is moving right along and there is no doubt that she is attached and bonded to her family. She would come right to me or Emmie for love and snuggles. She is a gem. collage30
We went to Pie In The Sky one evening for dinner. It is a great pizza place that gives each child a big ball of dough to play with at dinner. The kids think it's great. Gwen's oldest son was at a sleepover and Scott had a school function to attend, so I'm afraid I do not have any pictures of them to post. As before.....it is always very hard for us to say good-bye.....I am so thankful for the families that God has brought into my life life through our adoption. Thank you Oatsvall's for taking 3 1/2 days to be with us and just hang out.........it was a wonderful time.
We love you all dearly,
Steffie, Emmie and Sophia

33 comments:

LaLa said...

Looks like you had a wonderful time. Sorry we weren't able to see you guys this time..maybe next time : )

I need to check out that Asian Invasion...looks fun!

D & S said...

Getting together with friends is always good. Glad you had a good time.

Holly said...

What fun! Loks like a great weekend. Cute pictures too.

Gail said...

Looks like you had so much fun...there is nothing like great friends. The first picture of the 2 of you is amazing, you are 2 beautiful women, inside and out. :)

Kim said...

How FUN!!!
But what can you say... you two are always having fun...
And who couldn't have fun with you two...
HUGS GIRLY..
Missed ya..

Musings from Kim K. said...

Looks like a great time in TN. As always the pictures are fabulous. Thanks for taking your blogging friends along. Have a great week.

Hugs,
Kim K.

Anonymous said...

Looks like you had a great time!! I love the pictures; your kids are just gorgeous. All three of them.

C's Mom said...

What an awesome time away. Doesn't it feel so good to have such special times?!? LOVE the pictures.

PandaMom said...

What incredible fun!!!!!!!!!!! ; )

The Byrd's Nest said...

Fun...Fun...Fun!!! Great friends are priceless.

Anonymous said...

The pictures are awesome!!!! I am so glad you had such a wonderful visit.

hugs,

Krista

Mr.Brian said...

Sounds like it was a good time.
Not so sure there would be so many fun things to do here if you came,except seeing the Bilby clan and me.
Maybe some day we will get together.

Michelle R Photography said...

What a special weekend. Your special bond is so evident in your photos and your writing. I'm sure you made many wonderful memories. You captured them beautifully in your pictures.

Gwen Oatsvall said...

you know i need all those pictures ... i love ya girl and it was so sweet to just sit and chat, laugh and eat our weight in chocolate, chips, salsa and queso ... your family is very special and your heart is always so open ... i loved introducing you to some of my friends ... i love how easy it is to have you here ... see ya in a couple of months ...

mommy24treasures said...

oh Asian Invasion would be so fun!
Oh getting a hug from Princess Maggie had to be the best!
So glad you had a good trip.:)

Wendy said...

Looks and sounds like a great time for everyone. Thanks for sharing your pictures..

Enjoy your day
Wendy

OH MY #6 said...

sounds wonderful.

Have a good week.

Lea

Lisa said...

Looks like a very fun weekend!

david santos said...

Really beautiful.
good luck

missy said...

I'm glad Nashville was good to you...that's where I call home, so I am bias : )

Your pictures are just wonderful. I can tell you all have a special connection!

Yoli said...

That was a lot of fun and the girls looks so happy. Wonderful pictures Steffie! Now you all have to make it to South Florida one day...or maybe I could go up.

kerri said...

Great photos, can tell by the smiling faces, good times had by all. ;)

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

what a fun weekend!!! Love the pictures. I am trying to catch up on blogs.

Elise said...

What a fun time!

Michelle said...

Looks like a fabulous weekend - gorgeous children and two very beautiful moms!!

Cindy said...

Your daughters are just beautiful. What a fun weekend.

Denise C said...

Oh how I hate that we missed the weekend!!! Such fabulous pictures of special times with dear friends! WOW...that is one nice "Barn"...."Gym"! hee-hee!
Amazing weekend!!!
Love ya Bunches!!!

Mom 2 six said...

Looks like a wonderful time !!

Debbie said...

What a great weekend!!!!!!!! Looks like you had a blast!!

Adorable pictures of adorable "things"!!

Debbie

Jeff and Valerie said...

I love Tennessee. We lived in Nashville for three years. It is a beautiful place ...

What great photos and boy does that Asian Invasion look like fun.

3 Peanuts said...

Looks like a fabulous weekend!

Kristy said...

It looks like all of you had a great time. I am so so jealous , I wish I could spend a weekend with each and everyone of my friends that live in my computer.
Love,Kristy

Jewels of My Heart said...

How wonderful.... I am so glad you all got to spend time together. Maggie looks just radient! Loved all of the pics.