Pumpkin Carving

Halloween was so exciting this year, being Molly's first time to Trick or Treat and Faith really started to understand what trick or treat was all about. Prior to the big day, we all participated in carving the pumpkins for Halloween night. Mike's artistic side came out in his Jack Skellington pumpkin face. Nathan also did a nice job with his freehand pumpkin. Molly loved cleaning out the "guts" and the seeds, but Faith was not so sure about it. She tried with a spoon, but couldn't get much on each pass. We roasted the pumpkin seeds, but both girls were not much interested. The loved seeing the lit pumpkins when they trick or treated on Halloween. Our funny moment of Halloween: Molly was walking with Mike and Faith and stopped dead in her tracks, pointing to a large maple tree, and asking Mike if it was the "Trick or Trees". It was all he could do to keep from bursting into laughter. I guess our holidays are a little strange to her!

Boo at the Zoo

Faith as Minnie Mouse and Molly as Cinderella

Molly has a friend from Wuzhou, JoJo, that lives nearby in Westerville. Our family is so very fortunate to have met his family and to have the chance to get the kids together. They were friends in the orphanage and even shared a bed (although we have mixed messages on this). Lisa, JoJo's mom, and I can't believe how well the kids get along. It is a miracle that they live so close to one another and will be able to share their thoughts and memories. We met at Boo at the Zoo and spent most of the afternoon and early evening observing the animals and trick or treating. JoJo and Molly loved it! Faith and Sam, JoJo's brother had a good time too! When Lisa and I compare notes, we are amazed at some of the similarities we are finding. Like both hate loud noises and neither of them want to talk about Wuzhou. But mostly, we are just amazed at how well they seem to be adjusting.

Tina, Faith, Molly, Sam, Lisa and JoJo

Molly isn't too sure about these goats!

The kids all together

Faith just can't make it!

Molly takes a break

(I'm lost for words)

Two wonderful friends

Our newest Cheerleaders!

The drumline (AKD)

The marching band season in Gahanna ends with an indoor concert of all the marching band music with some special performances by the soloists and the drumline. It is always a great night. Since Molly and Faith love to watch the cheerleaders, we bought them a couple of Gahanna Lions cheer outfits - which they loved having on!

Homecoming 2007

Nathan's Homecoming weekend was October 13. He and his new girlfriend, Jenny, looked great! They had a wonderful time at the dance, and we found out later that 1700 kids attended it! Wow! Faith and Molly were very impressed with how Nathan looked all dressed up and had to have their pictures taken with him. We got some very beautiful pictures of the three of them. Hope you enjoy them.

Tying on the wrist corsage

Don't they look great!

Just had to get a goofy picture of the gang.