November 25, 2009

1 year ago today...

We saw our son's face for the very first time - on 11/25/08 - and received our official referral. Words can't explain what it was like for us to get that phone call and open up that email to see the first photo of him.
And soon afterwards, we were off to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family and were able to share the photo with our relatives and celebrate. And now, a year later, we are celebrating Thanksgiving again - and instead of a photo to share - we have our son with us to introduce to many....including his great grandmother!

We are so thankful.


November 08, 2009

Birthday Bash for YaYa in Galveston



A special birthday celebration for Grandma in Galveston - Liam's first beach experience!
Well, besides Coney Island - but that didn't really count.

Uncle Chris takes Liam into the water. It was a bit cold, but still nice weather.

Checking out the jellyfish with Daddy.

Reading a favorite book with Ya Ya

Checking out the tide with mommy as Ya Ya looks on...
It's coming in!
Early morning walk with Daddy in the jammies.

I love to play patty cake
Window watching with Ya Ya
Ahhhhhh
Let's go fly a kite. Can you spot the kite?
Happy Birthday Ya Ya!


October 31, 2009

Halloween visit from Uncle and Aunty



Yayyyy! Playtime with Aunt Megan and Uncle Edward!


Mmmmm...visit to the candy store - these look seriously good.

Ordering malt shakes and more candy....
Apparently we have an uncontrollable need to purchase candy and sugary treats on Halloween day, thinking that we might fall short that evening.

Halloween evening is here!

Liam is so happy to spend his first Halloween with Aunt and Uncle.

Liam is so excited that it's hard to get him to sit still in his wagon for his photograph with our Sears portrait Halloween background scene.

Practicing his rawwrrrr sounds with Daddy... Still working on timing and voicing on cue.

A pivotal moment, highly anticipated from Liam's parents (ok, just the mother):
Liam's very first knock at his very first door on his very first trick or treat on his very first Halloween!
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The familial paparazzi surrounds the Lion in multi-media. The excitement is contagious and brings witches, goblins and zombie hockey players out of the house to admire Liam the lion in all his cuteness.
He wins over lots of chocolate for mom, dad, aunt, uncle and babysitter.
Victory!

Liam's first official grab in the candy bowl!


Taking Aunt and Uncle out for good ol' Texas BBQ

Working off those pork ribs.

Still working off those ribs.

Showing Aunt and Uncle some favorite Austin scenery in hopes of persuading them to visit again soon.

October 28, 2009

RAWRRRRRRRR!

October 01, 2009

Liam's first steps... caught on film

September 27, 2009

Bob the Builder, Jr


Liam's grandpa, who is also known as Bob the Builder, sent him some special things for his birthday.



September 25, 2009

Liam's 1st Birthday!

Liam is 1! His 2 front teeth came in on his special day. Now he has a whopping 4 teeth....and he has just started taking steps. And he is keeping us in smiles. Mommy and Daddy were very excited to celebrate this special occasion. We went to Houston for the day for a trip to Grandma's house....and the zoo.

Texas Live Oaks
Malayan Tigers

Checking out the elephantsLooking up to Daddy
Note: Teaser for future blog post photo
Saying hello
Coming home to open all the birthday presents...wheeeeee
Opening up his first present

Getting a bit more comfortable with opening presents...

Getting fired up...

Favorite present of all: The new Drum (He already wore through his old one)

Playing in his new rocket ship


Ready to eat his cake in his special cake eating uniform


The celebration fanfare

The signature photograph...


Uncle time...A comfy spot

Can I touch your beard, please?

After Liam goes to bed, the adults get a special cake to celebrate...mmmmmmm