Finally, finals are over.

So Ryan will post eventually, but I'd like to be the first to say that finals are over!  Ryan is now anxiously awaiting his grades. 

For me, finals being over means the end of the semester. And that means only six more semesters to go until he's done with the MDiv. It also means that I get to see my husband for more than an hour a day for the next couple of weeks, and that's a major bonus. Hooray for Christmas break!

Liam now has four teeth, two on the top and two on the bottom. He is still not crawling, but is now at least making an effort. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he started to walk holding on to furniture (cruising) before crawling. He can stand up while holding on to your hands or furniture now, and is starting to take steps. For crawling, he gets up on his hands and knees, but as soon as he tries to move, he falls forward. Then realizing he is on his tummy (his least favorite place!) he promptly rolls over.  He is well into 12 month clothes now, and starting to outgrow the smaller items in that size. He is wearing 12-24 month socks and size 4 shoes. Good grief. I am eternally grateful to my friend Rebecca for sending me the 18 month clothes her son has grown out of!

We are looking forward to coming home for Christmas, December 22-30. Can't wait to see family!

We have new names

Dear Family, 

As you know, I can read. So it shouldn't surprise you at all that I can also write and type this letter to you.

I am writing to let you know that I have renamed my parents. 

From now on Dad (Ryan) will be known as DaT (very strong emphasis on the T sound, please).

And Mom (Jenn) will be know as Bwa Bwa.

That is all. 

Liam