When it was time to open presents, we were swarmed with kids helping. Some presents were even opened for Jack, you know, to help him out.

I can't wait till my Birthday party!

Mission accomplished

He had no idea what to do, so Mom had to help.

He was so thrilled when he saw us light up his candle.

Jack's birthday party-very excited to see Thomas on his cake.

I was so excited when I saw Lily playing with one of her dolls--Yahoo!

We did cupcakes on Thursday for Jack's birthday, as you can tell, Jack didn't mind.

Lily enjoying one of Jack's birthday cupcakes.

This picture was taken with Matt's new camera.

This was not intentional, he actually sat on it.

This is Lily's first Christmas, she was overwhelmed but enjoyed it.

Jack was so excited when he saw his train table from Santa.

Grandma and Grandpa Romanin wanted a nice photo with the kids. They got Kay and Elle fighting minus Jack and Lily. Funny.

Amy, Julia and the Romanin kids for a quick Christmas photo.

Matt and Lily at Aunt Jen's and Uncle Dave's house for Christmas.

We threw a suprise 60th Birthday party for my Dad. He had no idea.

Let's make a run for it!

We have a fake tree at home. Tell me again why we are at a tree farm???

Too cute...

Lily in front of the house before we went trick or treating.

Jack is very excited about wearing his costume outside. Of course, it's very cold out and he gets all the candy a little boy could want.

Well, after knowing Matt for over 10 years I was finally able to get him into a costume. We went to our first Halloween party last Sat. night.

Jack as Curious George. He does not like wearing the hat, but his mom makes him suffer for a quick pic.

The Panda Sisters. Gracie and Lily at our Playgroup's Halloween Party. Jen and I didn't even plan for the girls to wear the same costumes. Too funny

Our handsome little boy

Our beautiful Lily

Yep, that was me who made that mess.

Boy, I have some big shoes to fill!

Now that I have more hair, I get serious bed head.

Oh, is that a camera??

Yah, I know, I'm so cute. I can't help it.

How you doin'?

Lily loves her shoes, she wants to wear them all the time. That's my girl!!

Aunt Emily and the kids.

Matt and I at the ND/Penn State game. We went with our neighbors who are huge Penn State fans. Needless to say, it wasn't a good day to be one.

Notre Dame Stadium

My future cheerleader--Lily and I started going to Little Gym on Sat. mornings. She was having way too much fun to look up at the camera.

Orlando strayed from the group last Friday and ended up on Matt's tractor. The desire for bigger toys starts early I guess.

The newest addition to the Friday playgroup--Julian. Isn't he so cute? We are up to 8 toddlers, one newborn, and one coming on Thursday!!

The kids spent most of their day chasing after my mom's cat. Granted the cat could have gone upstairs, but chose to be tortured.

More cheap entertainment. Love that smile!!

Well it's official, we are ND fans. GO IRISH!!

Jack and Parker hanging out watching John Deere tractor shows.

Our visit to Cedar Falls, Iowa to visit the grandparents.

Grandma Romanin and Lily

Grandpa Romanin and Jack looking at turtles.

Cheap Entertainment

Our adoption agency's annual picnic in Indianapolis. There were hundreds of beautiful adopted children running around having a blast. What a sight!