Monday, November 19, 2007

Many Reasons to Give Thanks

Phew - what a month! Thankfully - I have a week long break for Thanksgiving. It's always nice to have a few days to regroup and relax. .


Halloween was a trip this year! Back in the day, when I was in high school, I really loved listening to all those heavy, metal, hair bands. One of my favorite guitarists was Slash from GnR. Well . . . David has gotten into learning about all the famous guitar players from the past to today - also, with a little influence from his Guitar Hero III - I introduce . . .

Slash Jr.! Here is David with his cousin, Amanda, at a local church's carnival. What's funny is that David said - all the people my age - early to mid thirties were the only ones who knew who he was! SmileyCentral.com

Steven in true fashion, lived up his part splendidly!

Steven believes in 'living' his costume.

Last weekend, Kevin and I hosted a couple's baby shower for his brother and sister in law. They're due to have a baby this coming February. I made them an Ohio Star block baby quilt.


When we were planning the dessert - we wanted to do something a little different than the traditional cake. So we decided to make cupcakes and decorate them with all different designs. We had a cupcake stand, borrowed from my sister (Thanks sis! SmileyCentral.com ) I think it came out really cute!



Go Bears! David's football team are the city champs! SmileyCentral.com

He also made the basketball team - there were only fifteen slots and twenty five boys - we're mighty proud of him.

Also, may I introduce our new Deputy Black Belt! His new belt will be half black and half red.


We are still in line for Lily - Kevin and I have become quite patient about the whole process. In a few short months, our dossier will be in the review room. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that our dossier makes it through the review room without any delays. This is the one step of the process that can be the most terrifying - China rejecting your dossier. But, we have faith that everything will come out okay.


There is much to give thanks for - so to all - I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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