The day after Thanksgiving as I prepared to hit the early sales at 4:30 AM, I reflected on a year ago when we were traveling to China. It's amazing how time flies! It feels as if Leanne has been with us forever. She's the perfect completetion to our family. Wed., Dec. 3rd, we celebrate Gotcha Day, the day we finally met our daughter face-to-face. The Lord is good!

November has been a crazy month. I've added some highlight pics. Leanne received her 2nd haircut, but thankful she was calm (as long as I feed her M&Ms). Plus, she celebrated her 1st Thanksgiving. Last year she was waiting for us in the orphanage, but this year she enjoyed all the turkey fixings.

Leanne preparing to go to church.


Bubba & Sissy hanging out in Leanne's room

Thanksgiving with Ted's family
Last year she was in the orphanage, but this year she enjoys all the turkey fixings with her family
My handsome boys waiting for the rodeo
Sissy loved the animals!

I'm not sure who enjoys the rodeo more, the kids or Grandmother.

October Highlights & Leanne's 1st Halloween

Trick or Treat! Happy October! WOW, what a full month. We've celebrated Ted's birthday, attended the Murray State University's Homecoming and parade, spent time with the grandparents, and enjoyed Halloween with our friends. As usual here's some photos of all the events. Leanne, Abby, and Sam pose in their Halloween outfits.

Here's our Trick or Treat group (missing Emma)

Sara Ann, Leanne, and Hannah


Leanne loved every minute of it, which surprised me.

Emma turn her Prince Clayton into a frog

I love my Cowboy and Indian!

Sam & Lily looking cute!

Sam & his buddy, Drew - this pic cracks us up!

Nana & Papaw enjoy seeing the kids dressed up.

Ted celebrates his 39th birthday!

Grandmother teaches the kids how to make sugar cookies. It was a job keeping Leanne from eating the cookie dough.

Sissy at 21 months old

Leanne's 1st parade was Murray State University's Homecoming Parade.

Year of the Racers!