LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME! I CAN SIT UP BY MYSELF! HURRAY FOR ME!

Hurray for Horseshoe Valley!

Well we had a fantastic time this past week in Horseshoe Valley....and everyone is exhausted. Cameron finally got to use his new snowboard on a 'real' hill and Avery tried skiing for the first time ever. Both kids did awesome. They were on the hills everyday and we also went swimming everyday and tubing. It was such a fun week. We totally lucked out with the weather too. It snowed like crazy everyday.

Isaac didn't seen to mind the snow too much at all. Funny thing was everytime we took him out he would fall asleep...dreaming about warmer days not to long ago I bet!

Daddy and a sleeping Isaac.

Isaac and big sis Avery. A match made in heaven.

Thanks Aunt B for making things happen. xoxo

Isaac Update.

Hi everyone. So sorry I haven't posted anything in a while but life has been crazy busy since I have come home from Vietnam. Our newest little addition has kept us all on our toes and there just isn't a whole lot of non-Isaac time..
Everything is going well here at home. Cameron and Avery act like Isaac has always been here, and Isaac himself is getting on a schedule and settling in nicely. Its hard to believe that just three weeks ago Isaac and I were on the other side of the world. It all just feels like a dream but then I wake up to a screaming baby and realize "hey, this really did happen".
We are heading off tomorrow for a week of skiing....just the 'five' of us. Should be a good time.
Hope everyone is well. Take care.

And Then There Was Five

Finally.......

I'm home.

Yes, its true. I am home. Sorry I haven't posted but life has been crazy.



Isaac's visa arrived on Monday December 31st, which was amazing timing since we were not expecting it till the middle of the week due to the holiday. With all the paperwork in order we were good to go. Our adoption rep called the airline for us and we were able to get out the following morning. After twenty eight hours of travelling we finally arrived in Toronto around 10:30pm. It was so amazing to see Mike, Cameron and Avery. The kids were screaming when they saw me walk through the door. I got the best hugs anyone could ever imagine. Avery started to cry and when I asked her what was wrong she told me her eyes were melting. I am so lucky to have such an awesome family.

We spent the night in Toronto. Isaac was as cute and adorable as ever till about 2am then he turned into a monster. We are having a hard time with the time change and getting over the jet lag. I feel like I haven't slept in months but hopefully in a couple more days we will have things all figured out. I have been doing the night shift and Mike has been doing the day shift so I can sleep but for those of you who have ever worked night shifts you know it doesn't matter how much sleep you get during the day you still feel like crap.

Cameron and Avery are completely obsessed with Isaac....especially Cameron. They have shown him every single toy in the house, Cam has had a bath with him, they have fed him, changed diapers, they have even pulled out the old "Barney" movies for his viewing pleasure. Its funny to watch them. Isaac is completely entertained by them.



Here is a picture taken at the airport. The Cleminson clan.

Busy days.

Well it has been a super busy thirteen days. My feet hurt and I am looking forward to seeing the snow. I have had an amazing time here in Vietnam. We are with a couple from Quebec who also adopted a baby boy from the same orphanage we adopted Isaac from. They named him Victor. The nounou's told us that they were "friends" and spent a lot of time together at the orphanage. Victor is only seven days younger then Isaac. Hopefully we will be able to keep the "friendship" alive. It will be nice for both boys to have eachother as a connection to their past

This women is selling coconut drinks. The street vendors begin work at 6:30am and work till dark. They carry the baskets across their shoulders. Most women I have seen selling this way are very old.

Next is a picture from Ben Thanh market. It is the largest market in Ho Chi Minh City and it is super busy. The ailes are only about two feet wide and there are hundreds and hundreds of vendors who are constantly in your face. It gets pretty annoying after you have said "No" a hundred times but they follow you around shoving their stuff in your face. It is also about a million degrees in there. After carrying a baby around for about an hour I had pretty much had it with the market experience.

Food vendors just outside Ben Thanh market. The fruit here is the best I have ever tasted.

This is our Vietnam Adoption Rep., Loan. She is absolutely wonderful and just adores Isaac...the feelings are mutual between the two of them. In the picture Loan and Isaac are standing infront of a Womens Pagoda. All the budda's inside this temple are female.
Isaac and me at a beach in Vung Tau. Behind us is the South China Sea...how cool is that!


I honestly have to say I am going to miss Vietman. It has been such a great experience but I am getting tired and I really miss my babies back in Canada. The paperwork is going smoothly and we are still hoping to be home by the end of this coming week. Thanks to everyone who has kept us in your prayers for a safe trip.....so far so good.

Till next time......Kellie & Isaac

An upadate from home.........

Hey Everyone, It's Mike. I'm putting up a post to let everyone know that the internet connections are down in the area that Kellie and my Mom are staying. The last I heard it may be down for a few days so Kellie may not be able to update the blog. I've spoken to her most days and everything is going really well. They're having a great time taking in all the sights and doing a bunch of shopping. They went to the South China Sea today for a swim and have went on some kind of a tour into the mountains. They also went for a long ride on a hydrofoil. Everything with Isaac seems to be going as well as can be hoped for and the paperwork associated with the adoption is going smoothly.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas. The kids and I are keeping busy and having lots of fun. We had a great Christmas and Santa was pretty good to the two of them. Avery got a new "big girl bike" and a bunch of toy snakes and reptiles (that's her thing). Cam got a bunch of Ghost Tracking stuff and books about ghosts.
I'll try to update as info comes in to me unless Kellie is able to.

Beautiful boy!!!!

Hi everyone! We are doing great. Vietnam is amazing and were having the best time. Isaac is coming along so well its hard to believe.

The visa applications were sent off yesterday and we are hoping to have them back by mid next week. Once we have the visa we can go on the cancellation list for an earlier fight home. As much as I miss my babies (very, very much) I think I am going to have a difficult time leaving this country....Isaac's country. It is so beautiful here and the people are amazing.

Merry Christmas Everybody!!!!

Well its Christmas Day and its sunny and 30 degrees outside. I still can't believe I am here. The streets are crazy busy with people. Considering only 7% of the population is Christian here almost everyone celebrates Christmas. It is kind of like our New Years Eve. People go out with friends and party and have good times. All the streets and the shops are all decorated for the season in garland, wreaths, snowflake, santa clause and anything else you can think of and everywhere you go people are wishing us Merry Chrismas. The people here are very friendly.

Isaac is doing great. He loves to be held and I think is attaching very well. He is getting stronger by the minute. I can't wait to get him home to meet his big brother and big sister. I feel very blessed that I have such an amazing husband and wonderful kids waiting for Isaac and I to come home.

I hope everyone has a terrific day. Christmas day is almost over here and it is soon time for bed.

Good night Cam and Avery,
Sleep tight,
Dream about bed bugs tonight.

Isaac discovers his voice!

I have tried to add a video. I hope it works.
Isaac playing