SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

We went to Boone, NC to visit Mark's sister and her family. Michayla charmed everyone.

THE MAN, THE MYTH...

Our adoption agency, US Asian Affairs, had a reunion picnic. Here we all are with Norman, the man who changed our lives.

CRIBBIES

We think these are really amazing and moving photos. Michayla and Karrisa shared a crib in the orphanage in Hunan. The Yamada's adopted Karassa the same time we adopted Michayla. Look at these two very special and wonderful girls.

CHILLIN'

Michayal chills out with her good friend, ShaSha, and sports a rainbow on her face. At least that's what the artistic-challenged "entertainer" told us it was.

THE SLIDE

Michayla has always wanted daddy or mommy to go down the slide with her. But on this gorgeous day, Michayla boldly went down by herself. As you can see, she hated it.

LITTLE SURFER GIRL

After morning services we spent our day of atonement at the beach. Michayla can't fast and our blood sugar and a toddler can't take fasting. So we picked up a picnic lunch at Wild Oats and headed for the surf.

How fashionable is our little surfer girl?

DANICA PATRICK BROWN

Mark bought Michayla her first car, a Cozy Coupe II. She can't get enough of it. Loves loves loves it. Calls it her "Car-go," which makde a lot of sense.And she loves to give Bobby (her Bob's Big Boy) a ride.