UNC vs NCSU 2009

Each year we go to the UNC/NCSU Football game with friends. Since we are a "house divided", it is a big deal and we have a lot of fun with it. Of course we didn't take Jackson and Lia but we dressed them in our favorite colors so they could "represent" from home while we were cheering at the game. Here are pictures of when we got home. The actual final score of the game wasn't what I had hoped for but we had a great day!

See how distressed Lia looks in the picture above due to the fact that our Tarheels lost?? (ha ha)

We'll get 'em during basketball season! :)

Chris and I - tailgating before the game.

Thanksgiving 2009

This year Thanksgiving was extra special. We have so much to be thankful for in our lives but at the top of our list is the fact that we have Jackson and Lia. We have spent so many holidays waiting to have little ones of our own and for the past few years for our referral from China. Finally getting Lia's picture this past spring and then traveling to China to get her almost didn't seem real. But it was real and now we have the most amazing and precious children to share all our blessings with! Life really couldn't be any more full than it is right now!

Jackson and Lia loving on Granny B. We were fortunate to be able to spend some time with her on Thanksgiving as well! Lia modeling a new dress!

Fall pictures

Jackson - just being cute! Look closely to see the peas on Lia's face and in her hair. This is a daily occurrence, but we don't mind at all. Who could complain when this sweet face is staring back at you?!?
Jackson, Lia and Adi - all of our babies - enjoying playing in the leaves. What a beautiful fall this has been!

More fun times!

We love playing outside - and practicing walking!

But it's still fun to crawl too - at least until we refine the walking skills, which won't be long! We also love helping Papa play the piano and the banjo!

Lia in her Carolina dress, thanks to "Uncle Brad and Aunt Jackie."

Go Tarheels!!

More Milestones!

Jackson and Lia are enjoying their new "schoolbus" ball pit. Jackson wasn't so thrilled about it at first but seems to be coming around. Lia, however, just loved it. She climbed in and out, jumping around, giggling and throwing balls. She especially loves going in head first! Check out the second picture below ....

On Sunday we decided it was time to turn the car seats to the forward facing position. This opened up a whole new world for both Jackson and Lia. They chatted, sang, played and entertained "Doggie" for much of the car trip.

Lia's first bow! She finally has enough hair, but just barely! She actually didn't even try to take it out but Jackson was very curious about it and tried every chance he got!

Halloween 2009

This year's Halloween was definitely different from those in the past! We had a lot of fun picking out costumes for the little ones, and getting all dressed up for the grandparents as well as for a trip to Chris' office. We didn't go trick or treating but had some friends over to help hand out candy. Maybe next year we'll sport around the neighborhood in the wagon but this year we enjoyed the low key fun!

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Here's Jackson getting spoiled by all of the sweet ladies at Daddy's office - yes that is powdered donut on his lips. He of course enjoyed every second of it!
Our little critters!

Jackson and Lia in their matching "boo" pj's.

Goofing around in their Halloween t shirts -

Playing dress up wasn't so bad!

Our sweet ladybug!

Just look at that face!

What a cute little lizard!!