Big Week

Last month I forgot to post that we re-finalized Nehemiah's adoption in court. This is a great step to take and it allowed us to change his name from his birth name to Nehemiah and get started on getting him a new citizenship, social security card, passport and all that other legal stuff.
Ummm just check this pic out...
Step 1: Take a bath and get all clean
Step 2: Climb on top of the table
Step 3: Pour mom's fruit smoothie all over yourself
Step 4: Shake salt into the mix
Step 5: Repeat take a bath and get all clean

November is National Adoption Awareness month. We were invited to share our story, along with two other couples, at a local church's Adoption Banquet. The two other couples that shared had awesome stories! One family has adopted 15+ kiddos from Africa. The other family is going on their fifth kiddo. SO inspiring and a joy to attend.
I opened the first half...
... and Adam closed. He did a great job!
We had a playdate with the Jones' this week. They are leaving for Africa for two years and we wanted to spend some time together with them before they head off.
Adam had his 32nd birthday this week. We went to the mall to get him a new Cub's had and we ate at one of his favorite sushi restaurants. I will say his b-day paled in comparison to my day. I WILL try harder next year for him : )
Cuteness shot of the week.
Over the weekend we headed to the Pierces for Lani's third birthday princess party! All the kiddos dressed up as princesses. Lots of games, food and fun.
We threw all 4 kiddos into the bath together. I love how Maggie and Nehemiah are like totally checking each other out. They are not sure what to think about this group bathtime.
A group shot with the princesses and the knight.
Lani cleaned house in the present department. SO many awesome gifts. But these shoes had to be my personal favorites. Only when a gal is 3 can she pull off these kind of streetwalker shoes and look cute-- and not like she's workin it.
Thoughts on life Under Construction...

The Perryman Family