Abram's 1st World Series

I couldn't let the moment pass by without capturing it. We let him watch part of the last game of the series with us. We were sad the Rangers lost.

When Abram saw the baseball game on TV for the first time, he walked all over the room swinging his bat with one hand, trying to do what he saw. It was so funny.

Much to many people's disbelief, Jason is not a big baseball fan and never follows what is going on in the season. But, he does enjoy watching the World Series (espeically if the St. Louis Cardinals are playing!). I've never watched a Major League Baseball game and not heard Jason say he "played against that guy" or "played with guy." That is the fun part for me.

Halloween Fun

Just had to post a few quick pics of the Lee.Ehresman Halloween festivities.

Jason carved the "A" pumpkin. Here they all are!

Little Miss Pirate Girl

My sister, in all her creative genius, made the girls' costumes. She designed Mya's out of clothes Mya already had and a couple things from Goodwill.

Little Miss OwlSydney's owl costume takes the cake! Kate cut tall triangles out of old shirts the girls had and then glue gunned them onto a shirt for Sydney (she wore a long sleeve black shirt under it for trick or treating) in the pattern you see. And she cut and attached pink foam onto a pair of sunglasses for the eyes. Seriously too cute!

The little boys dressed in borrowed costumes from my neighbor. Abram loved wearing his costume (believe it or not!).

Orphan Sunday Event

This Sunday, November 7, 2010, is Orphan Sunday - a day set aside to bring awareness to churches, communities and individuals of the plight of orphans. It is a day to encourage people to care for the fatherless.

In an effort to do this in our area, an Orphan Sunday event is being held in Des Moines this Sunday. Here are the details:

Location: Faith Lutheran Church 10395 University Ave. Clive, Iowa 50325

Date: Orphan Sunday November 7, 2010 1:00-3:00

Contact: Carla Tripp, About A Child carla@aboutachild.org.

Guest Speakers, Adoption Professionals & Adoptive Parents Available to address YOUR questions!

The event will have professionals and/or materials from local organizations such as Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, Iowa Association of Adoption Agencies, Iowa Kids Net and other agencies/organizations to promote foster/adoption in our community. There will also be a parent and professional panel to answer questions. (Jason and I are part of the parent panel.)

Foster and adoptive families, families considering foster/adoption globally and locally as well as supporters and adoption advocates are encouraged to attend. Come listen to knowledgeable guest speakers (Jake Sullivan will be a speaker) and visit with several local organizations and agency representatives with materials available for those interested in learning more about adoption/foster care. Come and celebrate permanency in the life of a child!! All are welcome to this free event.