Lazy Holiday

We had a lazy, lolly gagging, fabulous holiday at the Drum house this year. We hosted Thanksgiving dinner for my parents, Duncan, T's mom and brother and of course, the star, Jia. Food was fabulous and the company more than fabulous. Jia took her Papa's hand at the end of dinner in order to make him some coffee. Jia has a little toy coffee maker that she adores so she delighted in making her Grandpa some after dinner coffee and then proceeded to come get me (still at the table not having any wine (hah)) to explain that her Grandpa had "made a mess"! I'm including some pictures from around the house these days including what the guys in my house do - watch pumpkin chuckin' while I try to get a little down time! Happy Thanksgiving to all and love to all!

We're Still Here!

Each month seems to go by with increasing speed. I look up and it's November? Really? Everyone is doing really well here in Jia land. Jia is growing, both physically and developmentally, at warp speed. She is thriving at school and we can just about understand every word she says these days! And boy, does she say alot of words these days! She is kind, loving, empathetic, demanding, exasperating and everything we could possibly ask for in a beautiful, sweet 3 1/2 year old! I'm including some pictures of various events over the past months. We've had birthdays (mine and the dads), pumpkin picking, Halloween and the busy life that accompanies a 2 working parent household! Jia's cousin Duncan is living with us now as he has moved to VA to start work, school and this phase of life! We're very happy to have extended family among us and Jia loves having her "Duncan" around to play with, taunt, fuss at and adore! I hope all is well with everyone. Happy Fall!