Busy Weekend

We had a fun filled weekend. Erik had five days off and we enjoyed every minute of it.

Thanksgiving day we were at Phil and Audrey's and had a great time being with family and of course, eating yummy food.

Friday morning we had yet another home study visit. This would be our second time getting re-certified to adopt. Even though we are adopting from China, we need to be certified thru our state to adopt. We are really hoping that this would be the last time we need to do this and that we will travel to China with-in the next year.

Friday evening we attended our first Christmas party. Erik does cameras for the Sunday services at our church, so the media ministry had a Christmas party for the volunteers. We had a fun evening.

Saturday we met Tim, Tanya and the kids at the mall and the three girls got their ears pierced. That means Carly got hers done! Erik and I were both a bit nervous for her but we are glad we did it. She cried for about a minute and then all was fine. She was smiling at everyone. She looks so cute! We came home and spent the rest of the day decorating for Christmas. The boys had fun putting up the tree.

Sunday afternoon we got together with family once again for Kaitlyn's 11th birthday. We believe this is her first birthday party ever. It was fun watching her open her cards and gifts. She really didn't know what to do. When her friends arrived with gifts, she did not realize that those gifts were for her. It was obvious that she was so excited to have received such nice gifts.

Now, it's Monday morning. Back to work, school and running around.....