Baby Addie

The Knauer's just emailed this picture from Ethiopia of them with baby Addie. This was taken just minutes after they were given her. You can see they had just wiped the tears from their eyes!

I can't wait until they get home!

Hurry Home

Our close friends the Knauer's left today to go to Ethiopia to pick up their baby girl that they have spent the last year and a half adopting. The day is here!

Last week we had a shower for Natalie so that she could have at least a few things to welcome Baby Addie home.

She's glowing. Just like she spent the last nine months carrying her baby girl!

Natalie and her mother-in-law Linda

Believe me.

You want to get pregnant, adopt or engaged in this part of the country.

We throw parties with really really good food.

Need proof of the good food thing? Double chins abound.

Ahhh. Much better.

We spent a portion of the shower learning how to speak in Ahamric, the language in the portion of Ethiopia that Addie is coming from.

One of my favorite pictures.

Cause nothing says "Sister" like a red-head from Chapel Hill.

This was my word that Robin gave to me.

Just because she would get to hear me say the word "S-H-I-T T-A-H" outloud.

That's what friends are for.

Thank you Robin for putting the dots in the middle of the "toots"

Would you give this woman a baby?
Of course you would! YAY for Baby Addie coming home next week!

The Family That Pick's Apples Together...

On Friday, we made our yearly pilgrimmage to Sky Top Apple Orchard in Flat Rock, NC to pick apples and have a fun family outing with the Knauers.

We ran into our friends The Espinosa's. Matt lived with Josh in college. He told Matt not to date me cause he heard me fart. Little did he know that would draw Matt closer.

The kids were in great moods, even though it was about 50 degrees the whole time.
Note to self, turn towards someone to look skinnier.





Mmmmhmmm. These are the tasiest things you have ever eaten.

Looks like Bennett is going in for a kiss here. Nope only the Apple Slushies. We decided to give the Slushies a try based off of Margarita's suggestion. Good call.

Can't wait until we get to go back next year!

Welcome to the Cougar Den

Natalie Knauer in all her glory.
If you don't "get" why this is funny...
you should watch this: