Life With Briana

September 11, 2012

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This is a blog about our beautiful and spirited daughter Briana (pronounced Bree-AH-nah). She was born in Chongqing, China and is the light of our lives.
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Our Family

Our Family


Beautiful Briana

Beautiful Briana


Me And My Girl

Me And My Girl

Our Furry Love Mei Mei

Our Furry Love Mei Mei

RIP Asia (1998-2014)

RIP Asia (1998-2014)
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  • Introducing Briana
  • Going Back To Referral Day
  • Referral Day Video - Seeing Briana For The First Time
  • Travel Video On Vimeo - Journey To Briana

Posts From China - 2007

  • Hello China
  • Rest, Rest, Rest
  • Hutong Rickshaw Tour
  • Jade Factory, Great Wall, Cloisonee Factory
  • Made It To Chongqing
  • 3 Hours To Briana
  • Briana Day
  • First Cheerios
  • Bonding Day And Visit To Orphanage
  • Briana's Hiccups
  • Chongqing Weather
  • Chongqing Zoo and Paperwork Day
  • Hanging Out
  • Trip To Guangzhou
  • Here Is The Birthday Girl
  • Medical Exam, Shopping, Swimming
  • Sqeaky Shoes
  • Red Couch and Heading Home

Embracing The Culture Of Bri's Birth Country

  • Chinese New Year Over The Years (2006-2013)
  • Embracing Bri's Heritage (2008-2013)
  • Autumn Moon Festival Over The Years (2009-2013)
  • Seeing Musical Mulan (2010)
  • Dragon Kite (2011)
  • Girls In Red Dresses (2012)
  • Children Of Hangzhou Exhibit (2012)
  • Red Envelope Ceremony (2013)
  • Chinese New Year Dinner (2013)
  • Chinese New Year Play And Parade (2013)
  • Last Chinese Dance Showcase (2013)
  • Local Adoptive Families Dinner (2013)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2013)
  • Chinese Painting In Motion (2013)
  • Pumpkin Carving Adoptive Families (2013)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2014)
  • A Lantern Lighting For Asia (2014)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2014)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2015)
  • Chinese New Year Wrap Up (2015)
  • Chinese New Year Dinner (2015)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2015)
  • Pumpkin Carving Adoptive Families (2015)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2016)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2016)
  • Pumpkin Carving Adoptive Families (2016)
  • Chinese Lantern Festival (2017)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2017)
  • CNY At The Creative Discovery Museum (2017)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2017)
  • Pumpkin Carving Adoptive Families (2017)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2018)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2018)
  • Pumpkin Carving Adoptive Families (2018)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2019)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2019)
  • Chinese Lanterns and Acrobats (2019)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2020)
  • Chinese Lantern Festival (2020)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2020)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2021)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2021)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2022)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2022)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2023)
  • Autumn Moon Festival (2023)
  • Asian Lantern Festival Part 1 (2023)
  • Asian Lantern Festival Part 2 (2023)
  • Asian Lantern Festival Part 3 (2023)
  • Asian Lantern Festival Part 4 (2023)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2024)
  • Chinese New Year Festivities (2025)

My Beautiful Girl

My Beautiful Girl
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Posts From My Heart

  • A Different Kind Of Quiet
  • An Outing - Just Me And My Gal
  • Briana's Flag
  • Comforting Briana (Chinese Lullabies)
  • Conversations With Briana
  • Full Circle Moment
  • How Do You Solve A Problem Like Briana?
  • I'm Not Sure I Am Ready Yet
  • Mama, I'm Just Too Big For All Of This Anymore
  • My Day Of Enlightenment
  • Only Rainbows After Rain (1000th Post)
  • Rocking Briana To Sleep
  • She Misses Them
  • Thank You (2000th Post)
  • What Was I Doing August 5, 2006?

Briana Montages (Set To Music)

  • Baby Briana (Age 1) (She's Got A Way)
  • Sleeping Briana (Age 1) (Hush)
  • First Mother's Day (Age 1) (In My Daughter's Eyes)
  • On The Farm (Age 1) (You've Got A Friend In Me)
  • First Father's Day (Age 1) (Somewhere Over The Rainbow)
  • Gatlinburg Trip (Age 2) (Time In A Bottle)
  • Spring Spectacular (Age 2) (Larger Than Life)
  • Briana's 3rd Birthday Bash (Don't Worry, Be Happy)
  • Briana Year In Pictures 2007 (I Knew I Loved You)
  • Briana Year In Pictures 2008 (I Have A Dream)
  • Briana Year In Pictures 2009 (Ordinary Miracle)
  • Briana Year In Pictures 2010 (Time)
  • Shiny Happy Briana (Age 1) (Shiny Happy People)
  • Shiny Happy Briana - Part II (Age 2) (Shiny Happy People)
  • 3 Year Old Montage (Glasgow Love Theme)
  • 4 Year Old Montage (Beautiful World)
  • 5 Year Old Montage (A Thousand Years)
  • 6 Year Old Montage (Smile)
  • 7 Year Old Montage (Never Grow Up)
  • 8 Year Old Montage (My Wish)
  • 9 Year Old Montage (Slow Down)
  • 10 Year Old Montage (I Hope You Dance)
  • 11 Year Old Montage (Better Place)

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  • Photo Walk 2010
  • Briana With Umbrella Shoot 2010
  • Fall/October Photo Shoot 2010
  • Picture Perfect Photo Shoot 2010
  • Photos From The Gardens 2010
  • Asia Kitty Photo Shoot 2010
  • Mother's Day Photo Shoot 2011
  • Tybee Island Photo Shoot 2011
  • July 4th Photo Shoot 2011
  • New Dress Shoot 2011
  • Photo Walk 2011
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2011 - Pocahontas
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2012 - Amidala
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2013 - Butterfly
  • Clearwater Photo Shoot 2014
  • Matching Outfits July 4th 2014
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2014 - Draculaura
  • Matching Outfits July 4th 2015
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2015 - Ninja
  • Matching Outfits July 4th 2016
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2016 - Rey
  • Mother's Day Photo Shoot 2017
  • Matching Outfits July 4th 2017
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2017 - Spy
  • Driftwood Beach Photo Shoot 2018
  • Matching Outfits July 4th 2018
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2018 - Vanellope Von Schweetz and Wreck-It Ralph
  • Matching Outfits July 4th 2019
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2019 - Steampunk Girl
  • Matching Outfits July 4th 2020
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2020 - Flapper Girl
  • Matching Outfits July 4th 2021
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2021 - Ringmaster
  • July 4th Photo Shoot 2022 - Briana Only
  • Junior Year Homecoming Dance 2022
  • Halloween Photo Shoot 2022 - Mean Girls
  • Junior Prom 2023
  • Senior Prom 2024

My Sweet Girl

My Sweet Girl

Professional Photo Shoots

  • Spring 2008
  • Spring 2009
  • Spring 2011
  • Summer 2012
  • Spring 2013
  • April 2017
  • July 2023 (Cady)
  • July 2023 (Cap And Gown)
  • October 2023 (Senior Photo Shoot)

My Happy Girl

My Happy Girl

Our Disney World Vacations

Our Disney World Vacations

2023 Disney Vacation

  • Day 1 - Travel Day and Contemporary Resort
  • Day 2 - Part 1/Morning/Hollywood Studios
  • Day 2 - Part 2/Afternoon/Hollywood Studios
  • Day 2 - Part 3/Evening/Hollywood Studios
  • Day 3 - Part 1/Morning/Magic Kingdom
  • Day 3 - Part 2/Afternoon/Magic Kingdom
  • Day 3 - Part 3/Evening/Magic Kingdom
  • Day 4 - Part 1/Morning/Animal Kingdom
  • Day 4 - Part 2/Afternoon/Animal Kingdom
  • Day 5 - Part 1/Morning/Epcot
  • Day 5 - Part 2/Afternoon/Epcot
  • Day 5 - Part 3/Evening/Epcot
  • Day 6 - Hollywood Studios
  • Day 7 - Heading Home

2014 Disney Vacation

  • Winter Break Vacation - Disney World!
  • Disney Report 2014 - Characters
  • Disney Report 2014 - Hugs
  • Disney Report 2014 - My Goofballs
  • Disney Report 2014 - Port Orleans Riverside
  • Disney Report 2014 - Downtown Disney and T-Rex Cafe
  • Disney Report 2014 - Magic Kingdom 1
  • Disney Report 2014 - Epcot
  • Disney Report 2014 - Animal Kingdom
  • Disney Report 2014 - Magic Kingdom 2
  • Disney Report 2014 - Hiccups and Great Things List
  • Disney Photo Pass Pictures 2014

2010 Disney Vacation

  • Disney Report - Characters
  • Disney Report - My Goofballs
  • Disney Report - The Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney Report - Downtown Disney and Rainforest Cafe
  • Disney Report - Magic Kingdom
  • Disney Report - Epcot
  • Disney Report - Hollywood Studios and The Osborne Family Lights
  • Disney Final Thoughts - Hiccups and Great Things List
  • Disney Photo Pass Pictures 2010

2009 Disney Vacation

  • Our Disney World Vacation - Characters
  • Exerberance, Fear, Hugs and Kisses
  • Day 1 - The Polynesian and Downtown Disney
  • Day 2 -The Magic Kingdom
  • Day 3 - Epcot (and Meeting Mulan)
  • Day 4 - The Magic Kingdom, Part 2
  • Day 5 - Disney Hollywood Studios
  • Disney Final Thoughts - Hiccups and Great Things List
  • Disney Photo Pass Pictures 2009

Our Universal Studios Vacation

Our Universal Studios Vacation

2016 Universal Vacation

  • Universal Studios Resort In Orlando
  • Day 1, Cabana Bay Beach Resort
  • Day 2, Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
  • Day 2, Islands Of Adventure
  • Day 3, Universal Studios Florida, Part 1
  • Day 3, Universal Studios Florida, Part 2
  • Day 4, Revisiting Favorite Attractions
  • Day 5, Heading Home & Final Thoughts

Our Trips And Vacations

Our Trips And Vacations

Amelia Island Vacation 2025

Amelia Island Vacation 2025
  • Trip Recap Coming Soon
  • Day 1/Ritz Carlton
  • Day 2/Swimming And Relaxing
  • Day 3/Sunrise, Sailing And Shopping
  • Day 4/Swimming And Salt
  • Day 5/Heading Home and Final Thought

Atlanta/SCAD TVFest 2025

Atlanta/SCAD TVFest 2025
  • SCAD TVFest Part 1
  • SCAD TVFest Part 2

Amelia Island Vacation 2024

Amelia Island Vacation 2024
  • Amelia Island Vacation 2024 (Then and Now)
  • Day 1/Ritz Carlton
  • Club Lounge
  • Day 2/Pool Time And Salty Pelican
  • Day 3/Sailing and Rainstorm
  • Day 4/Pool Time And Salt
  • Day 5/Beach Walk And Heading Home

Colorado Trip 2024

Colorado Trip 2024
  • Trip To Colorado

New York City Trip 2024

New York City Trip 2024
  • New York City 2024
  • Day 1 - W Hotel, Times Square And Fish/Chicken & Chips
  • Day 2 - Disney Store, Little Shop and Nobu 57
  • Day 2 - Blue Fin And The Edge
  • Day 3 - Ellen's Stardust Diner
  • Day 3 - 5th Avenue, Lego And Socarrat
  • Day 4 - Museum Of Broadway
  • Day 4 - Katz's Delicatessen And Hadestown
  • Day 5 - Heading Home

Chattanooga Trip 2023

Chattanooga Trip 2023
  • The Hotel
  • Asian Lantern Festival (Part 1)
  • Asian Lantern Festival (Part 2)
  • Asian Lantern Festival (Part 3)
  • Asian Lantern Festival (Part 4)
  • Pizza And Cupcakes
  • Breakfast And Buc-ee's

Vermont Vacation 2023

Vermont Vacation 2023
  • Day 1 - Travel Day And Woodstock Inn
  • Day 2 - Mon Vert Cafe
  • Day 2 - Whitman Brook Orchard
  • Day 2 - Sugarbush Farm
  • Day 2 - Simon Pearce
  • Day 2- Quechee Gorge
  • Day 3 - Mon Vert And Pretty Stream
  • Day 3 - Fitch House, Covered Bridge And The Green
  • Day 3 - Library, Shopping And Ice Cream
  • Day 3 - New England Falconry
  • Day 3 - Unfortunate Trip And Red Rooster
  • Day 4 - Covered Bridges, Mr Mac's And Boston
  • Day 5 - Heading Home

Savannah Vacation 2023

Savannah Vacation 2023
  • Another Summer Trip To Savannah
  • SCAD Seminar/Camp
  • Day 1 - Three Muses, District Seafood And Madame Butterfly
  • Day 2 - River Street, Rhett And District Smokehouse
  • Day 3 - Pool Time And The Olde Pink House
  • Day 4 - Bonaventure Cemetery
  • Day 4 - The Crab Shack And The Grey
  • Day 5 - More Pool Time And Savannah Tequila Company
  • Day 6 - A Day At SCAD
  • Day 7 - Heading Home

New York City Trip 2022

New York City Trip 2022
  • New York City 16th Birthday Wish
  • Day 1 - W Hotel And Times Square
  • Day 1 - Top Of Rock And Del Frisco's
  • Day 2 - John's Pizzeria And Broadway
  • Day 2 - Broadway Lounge And Beetlejuice
  • Day 3 - Shopping On 5th Avenue
  • Day 3 - Sushi Lab And Mia's Bakery
  • Day 4 - Heading Home

Savannah Vacation 2022

Savannah Vacation 2022
  • Our Summer Trip To Savannah
  • Briana's Camp/Workshop At SCAD
  • Savannah Plant Riverside District
  • Day 1 - Graffito Pizza
  • Day 2 - Pool Time and Rhett Restaurant
  • Day 3 - Cathedral of St. John and Lafayette Square
  • Day 3 - Flock To Wok, Owens-Thomas House & Telfair Academy
  • Day 3 - Savannah Tequila Company & Riverboat
  • Day 4 - Shopping On River Street
  • Day 4 - The Olde Pink House
  • Day 4 - Stone & Webster Chophouse
  • Day 5 - Another Pool Morning And Crab Shack
  • Day 5 - Barbecue And A Fire Alarm
  • Day 6 - A Day At SCAD
  • Day 7 - Back To The Shack And Heading Home

Denver/Golden Trip 2022

Denver/Golden Trip 2022
  • Denver/Golden Trip - Days 1-4

New York City Trip 2021

New York City Trip 2021
  • Day 1 - Travel and Hotel
  • Day 1 - Times Square
  • Day 2 - American Museum Of Natural History/Part 1
  • Day 2 - American Museum Of Natural History/Part 2
  • Day 2 - American Museum Of Natural History/Part 3
  • Day 2 - Radio City/Rockefeller/5th Avenue
  • Day 3 - Flippers
  • Day 3 - Hamilton
  • Day 3 - Tavern On The Green
  • Day 4 - Heading Home

Bar Harbor, Maine Vacation 2021

Bar Harbor, Maine Vacation 2021
  • Opening Thoughts On Our Maine Vacation
  • Day 1 - Travel Day
  • Day 2 - Daylight, Lunch and Shopping
  • Day 2 - Bar Island Path
  • Day 3 - Cloudy/Rainy July 4th
  • Day 4 - Whale Watching and People Watching
  • Day 4 - Fireworks
  • Day 5 - Acadia National Park/Cadillac Mountain
  • Day 5 - Acadia/Beaver Dam Pond and Overlook
  • Day 5 - Acadia/Otter Point and Otter Cliff
  • Day 5 - Acadia/Otter Cove
  • Day 5 - Acadia/Jordan Pond
  • Day 5 - Lobster Fishing/Seal Watching Cruise
  • Day 6 - Heading Home

Hilton Head Vacation 2021

Hilton Head Vacation 2021
  • Day 1 (Thunderstorm)
  • Day 2 (Sunny and Cool)
  • Day 3 (Partly Cloudy, Windy and Cold)
  • Day 4 (Fog and Mist)
  • Day 5 (Rain and Sunset)
  • Day 6 (Sunrise and Overcast)

Chattanooga Trip 2020

Chattanooga Trip 2020
  • Chattanooga Weekend Trip

New York City Trip 2019

New York City Trip 2019
  • NYC At Christmastime
  • Day 1 - W Hotel And Times Square
  • Day 1 - Rockefeller Center
  • Day 1 - John's Pizzeria
  • Day 2 - Grand Central Station And The Shoppes At Columbus Circle
  • Day 2 - Central Park
  • Day 2 - Wicked
  • Day 3 - Heading Home

Hawaiian (Maui) Vacation 2019

Hawaiian (Maui) Vacation 2019
  • The Long Road To Our Hawaiian Vacation
  • Day 1/Travel
  • The Ritz Carlton
  • Day 2/Haleakala Sunrise
  • Day 2/Kula Lodge
  • Day 2/Restful Afternoon
  • Day 3/Swim Day and Food Trucks
  • Day 4/Road To Hana
  • Day 4/Ke'anae Arboretum
  • Day 4/Ke'anae Peninsula
  • Day 4/Waianapanapa State Park
  • Day 4/Hana Town
  • Day 4/Ice Cream and Coconut Water
  • Day 4/Twin Falls
  • Day 5/Lahaina and Cool Cat Cafe
  • Day 5/Luau Dinner
  • Day 5/Luau Show
  • Day 6/Ohai Trail and Honolua Bay
  • Day 6/Whalers Village and Hula Grill
  • Day 6/Lahaina Grill
  • Day 7/DT Fleming Beach and Burger Shack
  • Day 7/Sunset Sail
  • Day 8/Swim Day Again
  • Day 8/Monkeypod and Beautiful View
  • Day 8/Last Hawaiian Sunset
  • Days 9 & 10/Travel Home
  • So Many Experiences

New York City Vacation 2019

New York City Vacation 2019
  • Winter Break Vacation
  • Day 1 - W Hotel and Times Square
  • Day 1 - St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Day 1 - Radio City and Rockefeller Center
  • Day 1 - Phantom Of The Opera
  • Day 2 - Subway and Chinatown
  • Day 2 - Little Italy/Lunch
  • Day 2 - The Empire State Building
  • Day 3 - Juniors and Grand Central Station
  • Day 3 - FAO Schwarz
  • Day 3 - More Shopping And Paella Bar
  • Day 4 - Battery Park and Charging Bull
  • Day 4 - World Trade Center
  • Day 4 - Central Park And The Strip House
  • Day 5 - Heading Home

Jekyll Island Vacation 2018

Jekyll Island Vacation 2018
  • Jekyll Island - Day 1
  • Jekyll Island - Day 2
  • Jekyll Island - Day 3
  • Jekyll Island - Day 4
  • Jekyll Island - Day 5
  • Jekyll Island - Day 5 (Driftwood Beach)
  • Jekyll Island - Day 6

Atlanta Trip 2018

Atlanta Trip 2018
  • W Hotel
  • World Of Coca-Cola - Part 1
  • World Of Coca-Cola - Part 2
  • Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Part 1
  • Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Part 2
  • Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Part 3

Blue Ridge Vacation 2018

Blue Ridge Vacation 2018
  • Winter Break Vacation - Blue Ridge
  • Blue Ridge - Day 1
  • Blue Ridge - Day 2 & 3
  • Blue Ridge - Day 4

Chattanooga Trip 2017

Chattanooga Trip 2017
  • Day 1 - Hotel
  • Day 1 - North Pole Limited Train (Chani)
  • Day 2 - The Nutcracker
  • Day 2 - Enchanted Lights
  • Day 3 - Rock Climbing

Huntsville Trip 2017

Huntsville Trip 2017
  • Huntsville - Part 1
  • Huntsville - Part 2

Brasstown/Young Harris 2017

Brasstown/Young Harris 2017
  • Brasstown Summer Vacation
  • Day 1 - Brasstown Valley Resort
  • Day 2 - Brasstown Bald Mountain
  • Day 2 - Helen, GA
  • Day 3 - Swimming
  • Day 4 - Murphy, NC

Newport, RI Vacation 2017

Newport, RI Vacation 2017
  • 20th Wedding Anniversary Trip
  • Day 1 - The Hotel
  • Day 2 - The Hotel Grounds
  • Day 2 - The Marble House
  • Day 2 - Bowen's Wharf
  • Day 3 - The Breakers
  • Day 3 - Ocean Drive/Rooftop Drinks
  • Day 4 - Easton's Beach
  • Day 4 - Red Moon
  • Day 5 - Lighthouses
  • Day 5 - Last Afternoon/Evening

Asheville Trip 2017

Asheville Trip 2017
  • Trip To Asheville, North Carolina
  • Day 1, Grand Bohemian & Corner Kitchen
  • Day 2, Part 1 Biltmore Estate, Main
  • Day 2, Part 2 Biltmore Estate, Upstairs
  • Day 2, Part 3 Biltmore Estate, Basement
  • Day 2, Part 4 Biltmore Estate, Grounds
  • Day 3, Part 1 Chimney Rock
  • Day 3, Part 2 Hickory Nut Falls
  • Day 4, Biltmore Village

Chattanooga Trip 2016

Chattanooga Trip 2016
  • North Pole Limited Christmas Train (Chani)
  • Ruby Falls And Christmas Experience
  • Rock City's Garden Of Enchanted Lights

Portland, Maine Vacation 2016

Portland, Maine Vacation 2016
  • Fall Break Trip To Maine
  • Day 1, Part 1
  • Day 1, Part 2
  • Day 2, Part 1
  • Day 2, Part 2
  • Day 3, Part 1
  • Day 3, Part 2
  • Day 4
  • Day 5

Reynolds Plantation Trip 2016

Reynolds Plantation Trip 2016
  • Hotel And Grounds
  • Food
  • Swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Hiccups

Michigan Trip 2016

Michigan Trip 2016
  • Circular Rainbow
  • Winter Storm Quo
  • Last Visit With Grandpa
  • Chicago And Heading Home
  • Rest In Peace Grandpa

Daytona Beach Visit 2016

Daytona Beach Visit 2016
  • A Visit To Daytona Beach
  • Heading To Universal Studios

Nashville Trip 2015

Nashville Trip 2015
  • Day 1
  • Day 2, Part 1
  • Day 2, Part 2
  • Day 3

Colorado Vacation 2015

Colorado Vacation 2015
  • Fall Break Trip To Colorado
  • Day 1, Our Arrival
  • Day 2, Rock Climbing
  • Day 2, Dinosaur Ridge
  • Day 3, Loveland Pass
  • Day 3, Breckenridge
  • Day 4, Aspen Alley Trail
  • Day 4, Breckenridge
  • Day 5, Boreas Pass (1st/2nd Stop)
  • Day 5, Boreas Pass (3rd Stop)
  • Day 5, Boreas Pass (4th/5th Stop)
  • Day 5, Boreas Pass (6th Stop)
  • Day 5, Boreas Pass (Final Stop)
  • Day 5, Downtown Golden
  • Day 6, Our Departure

Savannah Vacation 2015

Savannah Vacation 2015
  • Another Wonderful Trip To Savannah
  • Day 1 - River Street And Swimming
  • Day 2 - Beach Excursion To Daufuskie Island
  • Day 2 - Golf Carting On Daufuskie Island
  • Day 2 - River Street/Candy Store Visit
  • Day 3 - Swimming And Spa Day
  • Day 4 - July 4th Daytime
  • Day 4 - July 4th Nighttime

Miami/Ft Lauderdale Vacation 2015

Miami/Ft Lauderdale Vacation 2015
  • Our Spring Break Trip
  • The Westin Colonnade
  • Tree Lined Streets
  • Church Of The Little Flower
  • Arbetter Hot Dogs
  • Evening On Miracle Mile
  • Remembering My Grandparents
  • Friends Since 7th Grade
  • Finally We Met
  • Return To Junior High School
  • Wrapping Up Miami
  • Visiting With Family
  • Vacation Final Thoughts

Chattanooga Trip 2014

Chattanooga Trip 2014
  • Read House and Lupi's Pizza
  • Enchanted Gardens, Part 1
  • Enchanted Gardens, Part 2
  • Creative Discovery Museum
  • Cupcakes And No Parade (Carole)

Blue Ridge Vacation 2014

Blue Ridge Vacation 2014
  • Fall Break - Blue Ridge - Day 1
  • Fall Break - Blue Ridge - Day 2
  • Fall Break - Blue Ridge - Day 3
  • Fall Break - Blue Ridge - Day 4

Clearwater Vacation 2014

Clearwater Vacation 2014
  • Spring Break 2014
  • Photo Shoot
  • Sheraton Sand Key Resort
  • All About The Beach
  • All About The Pool
  • The Food

Chattanooga Trip 2013

Chattanooga Trip 2013
  • North Pole Limited (Chani)
  • Shopping and IMAX
  • Enchanted Garden Of Lights

Amicalola Lodge Vacation 2013

Amicalola Lodge Vacation 2013
  • Fall Break - The Lodge
  • Amicalola Falls
  • Dahlonega and The Gold Mine Tour
  • Babyland General Hospital
  • Helen
  • Apple Picking And Ellijay

Carnival Victory Cruise 2013

Carnival Victory Cruise 2013
  • The Victory
  • Port Of Miami
  • Day 1 - Leaving Port
  • Day 2 - Sea Day
  • Day 3 - Jamaica - Skylift Explorer
  • Day 3 - Jamaica - Dunn's River Falls
  • Day 4 - Grand Cayman - Stingray City
  • Day 4 - Grand Cayman - Dolphin Cove
  • Day 5 - Sea Day
  • Disembarking and Final Thoughts

Blue Ridge Trip 2012

Blue Ridge Trip 2012
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - Christmas Train

Savannah Vacation 2012

Savannah Vacation 2012
  • Wonderful Time In Savannah
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4 (July 4th Day)
  • Day 4 (July 4th Evening)

Napa Valley Vacation 2012

Napa Valley Vacation 2012
  • Napa Valley (15th Wedding Anniversary)
  • The Hotel
  • Vineyards and Wineries
  • Restaurants and Food
  • San Francisco
  • Flowers and Art
  • Final Thoughts

Chattanooga Trip 2011

Chattanooga Trip 2011
  • North Pole Limited
  • Ruby Falls
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo (Gramma and Papa)
  • Rock City's Enchanted Garden Of Lights
  • Food As Big As Your Head
  • Kickstart To Christmas

Tybee Island Vacation 2011

Tybee Island Vacation 2011
  • Photo Shoot
  • Dolphin Tour
  • Time At The Beach
  • The Crab Shack
  • Stop In Savannah
  • A Couple Of Scares

Minnesota Reunion Trip 2011

Minnesota Reunion Trip 2011
  • Remember These Little Girls?
  • Minne"snow"ta Bound
  • Mall Of America Adventures
  • Adoption Celebration/Reunion Event

Chattanooga Trip 2010

Chattanooga Trip 2010
  • Rock City Lights (Carole)
  • The Santa Train
  • Children's Discovery Museum

Ponce Inlet Stop 2010

Ponce Inlet Stop 2010
  • Final Disney Thoughts And Heading To Beach
  • A Visit To The Beach

Huntsville Trip 2010

Huntsville Trip 2010
  • Sunset
  • Star Wars Exhibit
  • Rockets and Spaceships
  • The Burritt House

Hilton Head Vacation 2010

Hilton Head Vacation 2010
  • Photo Shoot
  • Hilton Head Vacation

Michigan Trip 2009

Michigan Trip 2009
  • Time In Michigan

Gatlinburg Vacation 2008

Gatlinburg Vacation 2008
  • Time In A Bottle (My Dream Vacation)

Chattanooga Vacation 2008

Chattanooga Vacation 2008
  • Had So Much Fun
  • Chattanooga Day 1
  • Chattanooga Day 2
  • Chattanooga Day 3
  • Butterflies And Flowers

Fort Lauderdale Trip 2008

Fort Lauderdale Trip 2008
  • Three Words
  • Arriving In Florida
  • Meeting Ethan/Seeing Bubbie
  • Water, Water Everywhere
  • The Wedding

Cirque Du Soleil Posts

Cirque Du Soleil Posts
  • 2006 - O
  • 2006 - Beatles Love
  • 2006 - Corteo
  • 2009 - Kooza
  • 2010 - Ovo
  • 2012 - Totem
  • 2014 - Amaluna
  • 2015 - Varekai
  • 2016 - Kurios
  • 2017 - Luzia
  • 2019 - Volta
  • 2023 - Echo

Cagle's Family Farm Visits

Cagle's Family Farm Visits
  • 2008 - Year 1
  • 2009 - Year 2
  • 2010 - Year 3 (Part 1)
  • 2010 - Year 3 (Part 2)
  • 2010 - Back To The Maize Maze
  • 2011 - Year 4
  • 2012 - Growing Up Together
  • 2012 - Year 5
  • 2013 - Still Growing Up Together
  • 2013 - Year 6
  • 2014 - Growing Up Together Once Again
  • 2014 - Year 7
  • 2015 - Year 8

Briana's Birthday Parties

Briana's Birthday Parties
  • Age 1 - In China
  • Age 2 - House Party - Butterflies
  • Age 3 - Jumpits - Mickey/Minnie Mouse
  • Age 4 - Bounce U (Part 1) - Dora
  • Age 4 - Bounce U (Part 2) - Dora
  • Age 4 - Bounce U (Part 3) - Dora
  • Age 4 - Bounce U (Part 4) - Dora
  • Age 4 - Bounce U (Part 5) - Dora
  • Age 5 - Bowling (Part 1) - Princesses
  • Age 5 - Bowling (Part 2) - Princesses
  • Age 6 - Pizza Making Party - Hello Kitty
  • Age 7 - Sky Zone (Part 1) - Pandas
  • Age 7 - Sky Zone (Part 2) - Pandas
  • Age 7 - Sky Zone (Part 3) - Pandas
  • Age 7 - Sky Zone (Part 4) - Pandas
  • Age 8 - Spa Party (Part 1) - Monster High
  • Age 8 - Spa Party (Part 2) - Monster High
  • Age 8 - Spa Party (Part 3) - Monster High
  • Age 8 - Spa Party (Part 4) - Monster High
  • Age 9 - My Room Rocks (Part 1) - Minions
  • Age 9 - My Room Rocks (Part 2) - Minions
  • Age 10 - Video Game Truck - Star Wars
  • Age 11 - Melting Pot (Part 1) - Pokemon
  • Age 11 - Sleepover (Part 2) - Pokemon
  • Age 12 - Escape Room - Spellbound
  • Age 13 - Creative Heart - Sprinkles/Rainbow
  • Age 14 - Quarantine Birthday - Kitties
  • Age 15 - Pizza, Brownies and Movie Party
  • Age 16 - Chili's and Pinball Hangout

Pioneer Days Festival

Pioneer Days Festival
  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 3 - Bungee
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
  • Year 9
  • Year 10

Concert Posts

Concert Posts
  • Bon Jovi (2006)
  • Barry Manilow (2006)
  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (2006)
  • U2 (2009)
  • Bon Jovi (2010)
  • Lady Gaga (2011)
  • Straight No Chaser (2012)
  • Barry Manilow (2015)
  • Pentatonix (2016)
  • Neil Diamond (2017)
  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (2017)
  • Jason Mraz (2018)
  • Ed Sheeran (2018)
  • P!nk (2019)
  • Queen + Adam Lambert (2019)
  • Elton John (2022)

100 WISHES QUILT

  • Drum Roll Please
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  • 1st Experience With Racism
  • A Little Life Lesson
  • A Need To Respond
  • Acceptance
  • Accomplishments and Concerns
  • Always Remember (My 9/11 Story)
  • Because I Lost My China Family?
  • Boycott America's Favorite Mom Contest
  • Fear And Reluctance
  • Feeling A Bit Blue
  • Friendships Come and Friendships Go
  • Having My Say
  • High School Reunion Talk Brings Back Old Uneasy Feelings
  • I Am Not A Hero
  • I'm Trying To Be Nicer Mama (The Rough Patch)
  • Is She Your Biological Daughter?
  • Is She Your Biological Daughter? (Cont.)
  • Living In The Present
  • Looking Back on 2010
  • Miss Inquisitive - Lots Of Questions and Opinions
  • Mixed Thoughts On Shen Yun
  • Motherhood is Tough Sometimes
  • Motherhood Isn't For Sissies
  • My Day of Enlightenment
  • My Evolution As A Blogger
  • My Full Circle Moment
  • My Little Girl's Fear
  • Not A Princess, More Like A Queen
  • Not Sure I Will Ever Be Ready For A Teenager
  • Sense Of Entitlement
  • She Told Me She Misses Them
  • Sticking Up For Myself
  • Stress and Guilt
  • The Internet and Blogosphere - A Double Edge Sword
  • The Trouble With Briana
  • The Trouble With Briana Update
  • View On "Adopted"
  • What Does My Future Hold?
  • What Makes Me Worthy Of Her?

BRIANA'S GREATEST VIDEOS

  • Briana's First Cheerios (Age - 1)
  • First Hiccups (Age - 1)
  • Squeaky Shoes (Age - 1)
  • Blowing Rasberries (Age - 1)
  • Doug and Briana Laughing (Age - 1)
  • Snow Dance (Age - 1)
  • Kisses For Cannoli (Age - 1)
  • Briana At DAC Kids (Age - 1)
  • Finding Her Voice (Age - 1)
  • Briana Catching Air (Age - 1)
  • Briana Playing In Her Playhouse (Age 1)
  • Briana Says "Cheese" & "Thank You" (Age - 2)
  • Briana Watching Kai Lan (Age - 2)
  • The Bounce U Experience (Age - 2)
  • Dancing To Tom Petty (Age - 2)
  • Briana's Bungee Experience (Age - 2)
  • The State Fair (Age - 2)
  • Briana Shakes Her Booty (Age - 2)
  • My Little Ballerina At Story Time (Age - 2)
  • Briana Talking and Eating Yogurt (Age 2)
  • Briana's Singing Debut (Age - 2)
  • "Hi Gramma" and Singing Wonder Pets (Age 2)
  • Riding A Bike (Age - 2)
  • Summer Time Girl (Age - 2)
  • Briana Watching Fireworks and At The Museum (Age - 2)
  • Eating A Popsicle/Dancing At Storytime (Age - 2)
  • Briana At Princess Dance Camp (Age - 2)
  • Briana At Princess Dance Camp Part 2 (Age - 2)
  • The State Fair 2009 (Age - 3)
  • Nice To Meet You (Age - 3)
  • Conversations With Briana (Age - 3)
  • Spooky Story By Briana (Age - 3)
  • Briana's Christmas Program (Age -3)
  • Briana's Christmas Program Part 2 (Age - 3)
  • The Mommy Song (Age - 3)
  • Funny Conversations With Briana (Age - 3)
  • Waterlogged (Swimming) (Age - 3)
  • Asian Cultural Experience (Age - 3)
  • Soccer Practice (Age - 3)
  • Silly Dancing Girls (Age - 4)
  • Pioneer Days Carnival (Age - 4)
  • Bungee Jumping 2010 (Age - 4)
  • Briana Sings In Chinese/Halloween Fun (Age - 4)
  • Bri Dances With Rapunzel And At The Country Bear Jamboree (Age - 4)
  • Briana Meets Tiana (Age - 4)
  • Briana In The Princess Walk (Age - 4)
  • Preschool Christmas Program (Age - 4)
  • Briana And Her Big Girl Bike (Age - 4)
  • Briana Dancing With ML And To BSB (Age - 4)
  • Briana The Cheerleader (Age - 4)
  • Briana At A Gymnastics Party (Age - 4)
  • CNY Celebration At Children's Discovery Museum (Age - 4)
  • Briana On The Splat O'Sphere (Age - 4)
  • Neighborhood Easter Bunny Hop (Age - 4)
  • Briana Gets Her Easter Basket (Age - 4)
  • Briana Sings The Vowel Song (Age - 4)
  • Briana's Preschool Graduation (Age - 4)
  • Briana With Chinese Speaking IPad App (Age - 4)
  • Briana Sings "Listen Today" (Age - 4)
  • First Day Of Horseback Riding Camp (Age - 4)
  • Briana Rides Ponca Alone (Age - 4)
  • Princess Dance Camp Recital (Age - 4)
  • Briana At A Swim Lesson (Age - 4)
  • Briana Swings Alone For The First Time (Age - 4)
  • Briana Swims Like A Mermaid (Age - 4)
  • Bri And Chani Dancing At Joe's Crab Shack (Age - 5)
  • Briana About To Lose Her First Tooth (Age - 5)
  • Briana At The North Georgia Fair (Age - 5)
  • Blessing Of The Animals (Age - 5)
  • Horseback Riding Update (Age - 5)
  • Disney On Ice (Age - 5)
  • Briana On The Dance Floor (Age - 5)
  • The North Pole Express (Age - 5)
  • Briana And Chani Dancing To YMCA (Age - 5)
  • Briana's Kindergarten Holiday Performance (Age - 5)
  • Briana Recites Two Poems (Age - 5)
  • Chinese Dance Recital (Age - 5)
  • Briana On Monkey Bars By Herself (Age - 5)
  • CNY FCCA Event (Age - 5)
  • Briana Hula Hoops and Sings "7 Days A Week" (Age - 5)
  • Glitz And Glamour Party (Age - 5)
  • Briana's Hula Hoops (Age 5)
  • Briana's Reaction To Disney On Ice (Age 5)
  • Chinese Dance Class Recital (Age 5)
  • Kindergarten Sings "1st Grade, 1st Grade" (Age 5)
  • Briana and Chani Dance At Their Sleepover (Age 5)
  • Chinese Dance Camp Recital (Age 5)
  • Camp Tutu Dance Recital (Age 5)
  • Briana and Chani Dance At Their Sleepover (Age 5)
  • Chinese Dance Camp Recital (Age 5)
  • Camp Tutu Dance Recital (Age 5)
  • Dancing At Catch Air (Age 5)
  • Briana Ties Her Shoes (Age 6)
  • Soaring On The Bungee (Age 6)
  • 1st Grade Thanksgiving Performance (Age 6)
  • 1st Grade End Of Year Performance (Age 6)

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