More birthday party pictures

All things Bob!

Levi LOVES Bob the Builder! What is it about little boys and their obsession with trucks, tractors, and bull dozers?! When we're riding in the car, Levi feels compelled to point out every piece of construction equipment on the road. Bob? Bob? Seeee....Bob!

So no other theme would do for Levi's 2nd birthday party other than a complete blow out Bob the Builder extravaganza. What fun! I was a little worried about the pinata, but even that was a huge success with no injuries or trips to the ER. :)

What a change from last year when we celebrated the first birthday of our son (still in Korea) with a lonely candle and a slice of pie. Lord, you are an amazing Father! Of all the children in the world, you chose Levi for us....we are truly blessed! Happy Birthday Levi!!!

October Pictures...finally :)

Halloween pictures of the cutest lil' golfer you have ever seen!

Happy Gilmore

Levi's daddy loves to play golf, and the two of them have been working to perfect Levi's swing. Golf, though, can be a frustrating sport. Adam has seen more than one grown man cast down his clubs and throw a tantrum on the fairway...just like a two year old. Watch as our peewee PGA champion forgets his own golf etiquette. :)
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For keeps...forever, and ever, and ever!

Well as they say, it's a done deal! At last! We finalized Levi's adoption on Friday, September 16, 2011! Here we are holding the final adoption decree which states Levi Thomas Parang Williams is our son forever, and ever, and ever....

So after completing mounds and mounds (see picture above) of legal papers, background checks, and home studies we are finished! And you know what? IT WAS ALL WORTH IT! Levi is worth it!

In fact, I would do it again. In fact, we just may do it again....so stay tuned!

Our judge was wonderful, and the adoption ceremony was so touching. Here is a sample of the questions Adam and I had to answer:

Do you consider your marriage stable? Yes

Do you understand your responsibilties as parents? I think so...

Do you vow to meet Levi's needs? Absolutely

Do you promise to love and cherish your son? Done!

I couldn't help but think every parent should be required to make such vows before embarking on the most important job of their life. Today, I'm thankful for my son and for my family and friends that have prayed, supported, and loved us through this journey!

First Day of School

They grow up fast, don't they? Last Tuesday was Levi's first day of Mother's Day Out, and I don't know who cried more when I left the classroom, Levi or me! The teacher said he was "inconsolable" the first hour which made my heart break all over again for him. But, when I came back two hours later, I peered in the same classroom and saw my son laughing, dancing, and babbling like the social butterfly that he is. They do, indeed, grow up too fast. SO fast I'm afraid next he'll be drinking Dr Pepper and asking for the car keys. Wait a minute....!

Levi say "Cheeezzz"

Levi is our first child, and as you know, first children are no stranger to the camera. It's so bad that even if a complete stranger pulls out her cell phone, Levi poses and says, "Cheeezzz"!

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I, on the other hand, was a second child, and my baby book consists of a picture of my birth followed by my college graduation! LOL!

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I signed up for a promotion at a local photo studio that allows me FREE photo shoots for one year with one FREE 8X10 picture each time. But of course, I love all the pictures of my little sweetheart so I end up with a lot more than one 8X10. Adam laughs and jokes that every "FREE" 8X10 costs us a fortune! But, someday we will be thankful that we've documented our first year home with our son, even if he is a camera hog! :)