kite flying 101...

Kite + toddler + dog + cat = disaster! Bingy has a very wonderful loving and patient big brother! Nice try, Adam!

you know how it is, right?...

I don't know how just having one two-year old and not having a job (well not the paying kind anyway!)keeps me so busy and out of touch! Also, my computer has been really acting up lately, so I am looking around for deals on a new one, but still just can't seem to actually go out and buy it!

Gary got back from Shanghai a couple of weeks ago from a business trip and I was so disappointed that he couldn't find more cute clothes and squeaky shoes for Bingy! That is because everything was for boys! He said he searched high and low and there was absolutely nothing girlie! If you think about it it makes sense, right? When we were in Guangzhou everything was geared mostly for girls, being that it is where everyone ends up when adopting a baby girl from China! It's just so sad that one of the biggest cities in the world seems to be so focused on boys and not girls. Although he did say he saw tons of girls in Shanghai! He even said he saw little bitty girls Bingy's age hanging on the back of mopeds for dear life, no helmet, no nothing! China is certainly a different world than what we are used too, that's for sure!

I had a really nice layed back Mother's day filled with gifts, flowers, and blueberry pancakes! Okay, How stupid is this? We all had such a relaxed day, no one even thought to get a camera out and take a picture! Since I am always the designated photographer, I guess I am the one to blame! Oh well, one day is really no different than the next so no harm done, I guess! I'll just share some random pics of Bingy anyway!

just a little bingy cuteness...

this stuff ain't so bad afterall...

I guess you could say Bingy is over her dislike for the feel of sand! At first she wanted nothing even to do with touching it let alone getting in! Look at her now, she is like'n this stuff now! It is kind of a pain though, because every time she plays in her sandbox she wants to take off her pants, socks and shoes! The day I took this pic it was unseasonably warm, we have even had a little bit of snow since I took it! She still insists on stripping to get in! Arg! I also included some pics of her enjoying her water table! Funny story about her water table: Last week we got home from a walk and Bingy wanted to play in her water table on the front porch. Only when we came around front, the water table was gone! I had to take a double take and then said, "what the...(earmuffs Bingy!)!!" I looked all over thinking some how the wind had carried it off, but that made no sense since it was full of water only the day before! Then I spotted a note on my door and I knew immediately what happened! I totally forgot that I promised I would set some stuff out to donate for the Purple Heart! They, evidently, thought the water table was the donation, water and toys included! BTW, whenever the PH calls they always tell you to put a sign on the items you want donated clearly labled "Purple Heart"! So, how stupid, right? I mean what dimwit would take a toddlers water table filled with water and toys? I immediately called them and told them about their blunder, and you won't believe the response I got! "Was it on your front porch? Well, then that is why they took it!" I demanded that they bring it back, but the girl on the other end (I could just see her shrugging her shoulders!) said it might not be possible because that truck was already in Detroit being unloaded! Honestly, the truth of the matter is, I really didn't care that much about the table it was the stacking cups that were in it that I really wanted back! I had bought them about a year into our wait and they were one the toys that Bingy first played with in China! If they had not been in it, I would have said, fine no biggy considered it a donation and bought another water table off Amazon for 30 bucks! But I wanted my stacking cups back! So I pleaded with the girl to at least find those and give them back, I would even pay the postage! She said she couldn't promise anything! I was heartsick! I know it sounds nuts to be so sentimental over something so trivial, but you understand, right? Well, low and behold the next morning there, on our front porch, appeared Bingy's water table and beloved stacking cups all neatly nestled and taped together! Oops did I say stupid? I take it all back! Purple Heart deserves a round of applause! Now, when they call for a donation, I know not to forget and NOT to have any of Bingy's toys on the front porch when they come a call'in!

easter pics...

coloring easter eggs (by the time Bingy finished her hands were a lovely shade of army green!)
me and my big sister!
the easter bunny came!
I love my new books!
sweet smile!
i love the new bike my big brother justin bought for me!
Mmmmmm!
going in for a taste!
posing in my new easter dress!
where did all of these eggs come from!
I got a lot of eggs!
Hey, these eggs have candy in them!

i love my new sandbox...

Nothing says spring like a new sandbox! All this great weather we have been having prompted me to go out and get Bingy something to play with outside and this is what we ended up with. Now, keeping the sand in the box, er bug, is not really a concept she has grasped yet! She really does likes digging and slinging it, but does not want to actually get in nor does she like getting sand on her hands or any part of her body! I have been trying to get her to brush her hands together if they get a little sandy, but so far she is not loving the way this stuff feels! Now I know what you are thinking... but let me tell you to know my girl is to love my girl, yeah, that is sooooo like my little Bingy! We also bought a water table which is sitting on the front porch (sorry no pics yet!) Now this is an entirely different story! Bingy looooooves playing in the water! The only problem is it is still a bit chilly and her little hands get cold and her clothes get soaking wet! So, when her lips turn a lovely purplish, we head in and get some warm dry clothes on and watch some Pooh!

so precious...

This is how Bingy took her nap today! Hey, I'll take'em anyway I can get'em!
PS. It is 65 degrees!

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kitty love....

Bing enjoying some Barney with her furry pals Tigger and Fifi!

my busy girl...

Bingy loves to cook! She loves being in the kitchen, whether it be baking, cleaning, or putting dishes up out of the dishwasher, she is there! She's not as much into toys as she is into more creative play, like Playdough, painting, stickers, coloring, sorting, and basically anything having to do with helping mommy. She also loves to clean! Give this girl a wet soapy sponge and she's happy! She also likes to Swiffer the floors! Not only is Bingy going to be a fabulous domestic goddess someday, she is also so smart she scares me sometimes! Last night Gary pulled a bunch of scrap paper he got from work out of his briefcase and gave it to me to let Bingy color on. Mind you, she was asleep so she didn't see him give it to me. This morning I asked her if she wanted to color with her markers and pulled out the paper he had given me. She immedietly started saying, "Dada,Dada,Dada!" She recognized the letterhead to his company! She also knows most of her colors and can count to 10! I just love my girl!