More precious moments...

How can I note love that cute face? It has been such an amazing experience to have little Lia join our family.












If you're thinking that she looks like me (Flavio) you're not alone. I totally think that she has a lot of my traits. Everyone here in Detroit agrees that she looks just like me YAY!!!

We stand on the shoulders of giants, we must live up to the legacy they have established.

While spending time here in Detroit we decided to visit the Ford Museum in Dearborn. If you ever find yourself in the area, get to the museum, it's money well spent. You don't need to spend the entire day there, you can get through everything in a couple of hours.

One of the exhibits at the Ford Museum is the Liberty and Justice for All exhibit that takes you through the social justice history of the United States. You see historical artifacts and displays from the Revolutionary War to the Suffrage Movement to the Civil Rights era.

One of the items in the exhibit is the Montgomery Alabama bus where Rosa Parks sat and made history when she challenged the Jim Crow laws that were the norm in the country at that time. On that day a pivotal moment in history took place and today I was taken back to that moment in time. I took a deep breath as I rounded the corner to where the actual bus was located. After another deep breath, I stepped to inside the front of the bus. Tears began to develop in my eyes and I proceeded to walk down the aisle of the bus. The museum worker outside of the bus points to the actual seat where Rosa Parks sat. I walked towards it and debated whether I could also sit in that same seat. I began to wonder if I had really lived my life in appreciation of the great labor and sacrifice undertaken by others so that I could enjoy the freedoms I have in my life now. I sat on that same seat and had Niki take a picture of that moment. She took the picture and then I bowed my head and began to sob. I didn't try to hide it, it was all I could do to show my respect for the dedication those great men and women had.

I hope that we can all look at our lives and have an appreciation for all that we have and especially have reverence for those who have sacrificed for us to have a better life. Whatever it may be in our lives, whether an individual involved in the civil rights movement, or a relative who left an oppressive country to live a better life, we need to understand more about those who came before us and the responsibility we each have to ensure that those who come after us will continue to be greatful for the rich, full lives they live. What we need now a days is a little less self-entitlement and a little more respect for where we have come from and the potential we have to make a difference in the lives of those to come.

Lia

So, some of you already know...but we have adopted a beautiful baby girl! We are in Michigan picking her up. I will not be home for a few days, but Flavio will be home on Sat. We can't even explain how amazing this whole process has been. We have been blessed beyond belief. We can't wait for you to meet her! LOL

Tagged...

Okay, here it goes...lots and lots of info about me you may or may not want to know...it is up to you to keep reading.

Favorite TV shows:
1. Seinfeld
2. The Office...although I have missed the past couple of weeks
3. Hopefully Lost...but I am getting annoyed with not knowing enough yet

Least Favorite TV shows:
1. Family Guy
2. Desperate Housewives
3. Any Soap Opera

Favorite Restaurants:
1. The Mandrin
2. Pizza Factory
3. Braza Grill

Least Favorite Restaurants:
1. Most food places

Things that happened yesterday:
1. I will get back to you on that one...

Things that I am looking forward to:
1. I'll get back to you on that one as well
2. Thanksgiving
3. Christmas

Things I am not looking forward to:
1. A long plane ride
2. A long plane ride
3. A long plane ride

Things I love about Fall:
1. Colors
2. Temperature
3. Halloween

Things on my wish list:
1. I'll get back to you on that one...
2. Healthy children.
3. Improve on my art skills

Things I do not wish for:
1. Isn't that a given?

Everyone is tagged...sorry. :)

Taking care of Isaac

So we have had cute little Isaac Crowther for that last few days. He is really cute and so much fun, I do have to admit though, that I forgot what is was like to have a baby in the house and it has been good for me to get back into the baby mode. Hannah is having so much fun with him and has decided all of her old baby toys are now are favorite toys...but at least she shares them with him. He is a little busy body of energy and is so smiley! He even likes Flavio, which isn't a normal thing, most kids run the other way. :) But Isaac just plays with him and smiles at him. We think he is so cute and it gets us excited for another baby of our own someday.

Cornbelly Fun, fUn, fuN

Isn't she cute...even when she sits in a vat of corn...
Here is Flavio, not sure which way to go...wait isn't this the kiddie maze.

Levitation...
So, for those of you who went to Cornbelly's Maize, you know what I am saying when I say, "FUN!" If you were not able to go this year, I suggest you try to go next year. It was so much fun. Hannah just loved it. They had so many things for kids of all ages to do there. We were really surprised at how much fun it was. Halloween was really fun this year. I love having a child to share these experiences with, they really make life more fun! I love you Hannah! Did I mention the word fun enough?

Cookie Monster Cute

So here is Hannah being cute again...my mom bought this Cookie Monster toy, Tickle Me Cookie Monster, and she has now made him her TV buddy. They hold hands and everything. I just love all the cute things she comes up with...what will she do next? Don't worry, I am sure I will post it. :)