Sad Good Bye's!

After 7 weeks we had to say good bye to our new friends the Clays. Lisa Clay came and lived in the vacant apartment at the beginning of February to wait for her baby's arrival. After a week alone her husband Aaron was able to join her. We really enjoyed their company. We had a lot of fun together watching Heroes, eating, playing games and talking.

March 14 handsome Ethan Ezra Clay was born. We were glad to finally meet him, although it meant that our friend's stay would be quickly coming to an end. A week and a half after Ethan was born the Clays returned to their home in Wuhan, China (it is about a 2 1/2 hour flight away - 1052km/654miles).

The Plummers

These are are friends Lee & Becky Plummer! Since in China Jeremy & I have become friends with Lee & Becky (pictured here). (Lee is wearing Anna's hat.) We have had some great times with them and they have been very encouraging!

Anna Mae's 1st Birthday!

March 5, 2007 ~ Anna Mae Delores turned 1!

We celebrated with pumpkin spice cake and a few presents.
Since we did not practice Mom had to help blow out the candle.
Anna's favorite part of the cake was squeezing it through her fingers.

Anna was entertained with opening her presents.
She got a wooden truck that shapes go into, a instrument puzzle,
shoes (which she had to hold while opening the presents),
and a few other fun toys.
She would really like to thank Grandma & Grandpa Carman & Smith
for sending her presents through the mail.


"Thank You!"