A November to Remember

We remember November 2007 as it was our first Thanksgiving with Ella! Following up Halloween, we participated in Georgia's first ever International Adoption Day by heading to the State Capitol on November 17th. We made the CCAI Georgia Newsletter and were proud to be only one of a few families present to recognize the wonder of International Adoption. We celebrated Thanksgiving with the Ritchie's at Featherstone's (Towne Lake Hills) and Ella enjoyed her Turkey quite well! Also, in November, we took a trip to see Laura's friend Kristin (awaiting adoption from China) at their new house in Forsyth County Ga (beautiful subdivision!) and we took our family pictures (which Ella was not too crazy about!). December started off with a trip to First Friday's - China Adoption Journey an event held the first Friday of each month in Marietta. We'll be sure to attend this group of families who have adopted and waiting to adopt as we are ecstatic to be in the midst of our own China Adoption journey. Now for some pictures:

Ella at GA Int'l Adoption Day

Sometimes Mommy lets me be messy! Addison and I love my new wagon! At Thanksgiving Dinner with the Ritchie's Also at Thanksgiving - can't forget about Evan with Ethan and Sydney Ritchie

October 07 - Florida Trip and Happy Halloween!

Well the month of October has come and gone and what began as a slow month; we actually stayed home for most of it with a trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Apple Festival, ended with a weekend trip to South Florida to see Mom, Dad (Grandma and Grandpa)and Norma (to pretty much complete Ella's travel around the country to meet her new family). In Florida, we ate at some nice restaurants (the brunch on the beach with Norma, Fran, Bert and Stephi was spectacular!). Norma is turning 90 in November so we were able to celebrate this milestone, as well. Ella, Laura and Evan at the Pumpkin Patch in Woodstock After looking for Pumpkins, Ella really enjoyed Taco Mac with the Lazar's and Ritchie's. At the Apple Festival in the middle of October, Ella enjoyed watching Evan ride the bull. Pretty Minnie at the Gymboree Halloween party. Ella and Addison for Halloween (after trick or treating!)