He's so fun these days!

Well, wanted to post a video of the little guy as we play together. In the past couple of weeks he has really found his hands and loves sucking on them (of course) and just plays with them all of the time. He is also smiling like crazy and loves interacting with people more and more! He tries so hard to make different sounds and he is getting there. What fun!

Also, the other day my friends from childhood Lea and Jennie came by to visit Liam! It was really special to me and crazy how quickly we are growing up. So there is picture of that too here. Also, Brian's 28th birthday is coming up this Wednesday and his friend Greg surprised him and took him out sailing with a friend of his yesterday. He had a blast - will post those pics a little later.

Enjoy the video!

Family visits!

GiGi with her great grandson!! He fell asleep in her arms for a good while - he was out cold!

With Aunt Becky. Liam loved smiling at Becky when she did

a little dance with him and his arms!

Three different generations!

At Griffith Observatory

He loves smiling now - it sure does melt my heart every time!

With Uncle Eric, who can of course, be a goofy uncle!

The siblings and Liam

"Ahh," he says..."all in a good days work."

Over the weekend, Brian's grandmother, brother and sister all made a trip to Los Angeles to visit us, and especially to see the little man, Liam! They arrived Friday night and stayed until Tuesday night. It was a very special and fun visit full of games of UNO Powers' style, and Settlers of Katan, and of course lots of oohs and ahhs for Liam! Of course they fell in love with him. We had a chance to visit Griffith Observatory on a nice warm day, and have a picnic in Santa Monica at the beach. We also were able to bring them to church and hang out with some friends for a little pre celebration of my (Sara's) 29th birthday. It was loads of fun and we felt so blessed that they were able to come visit! So, of course I had to post some pics of his aunt and uncle and great grandmother (GiGi) holding him. Enjoy and thanks again so much for coming all of the way! We loved having you and Liam loved meeting some more family!

Yesterday was my 29th birthday and I really had a nice day. Liam and I went for a walk, played together, Brian brough home dinner, flowers, and cookbook and a card for me too! Then at our weekly gathering for USC church group, Brian had a surprise cake and time for people share words of encouragement to me. It meant so much and I had a great birthday. I think 29 will be a great year!

Hope everyone is doing well!

just a few photos

Just wanted to post a couple of pictures taken in the last week so you guys don't get too bored! We went to Liam's 4 month check up today. He is doing well - now he weights 13lbs 12.5 oz! Nine pounds more than when he was born! He's a cutie! The mouse in the pictures is from the Forrest family and of course we had to have some pictures in the cute OSU attire sent by Grandpa Bob and Rene for Christmas. Too bad those Buckeyes didn't win, but we still had fun getting him in his gear. This weekend Brian's grandmother, brother and sister will be in town (actually, they arrive in 2 hours!). We are really excited about visiting with them and no doubt, they'll fall in love with him too.

Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

At Santa Monica Dec 31st

The last sunset of 2007!!!


New Years Day hanging out at our place

Liam looking pretty chill with Julie

Hope you all are having a great start to the New Year!

Thought we'd share a few pics from the last day of 2007 with you. We continue to feel so blessed by all that God has given us and we are looking forward to great things in 2008! For the day, we went to Santa Monica Beach, had a nice stroll, and sat and watched the last sunset of 2007. It was great, and we got some fun pics too! New Years Day we spent with friends and Brian tried out a new grill I gave him for Christmas. We watched football, talked, napped, and had a nice chill day.

Liam continues to give us such joy. There is nothing like waking up in the morning and seeing our son smile and giggle back at us. It is truly special and we just could never get enough of his smiles and coos.

Congrats are also in order for my sis who had her baby girl, Maggie Anna last Saturday! Yay...our family is growing and growing and Liam has a new cousin. What fun a new baby gives.

We are also enjoying the rainy weather here in LA as it provides a change of scenery and a chance to make bean soup and snuggle up with each other. Hope you all wherever you are are able to enjoy your family as well.

Love to you all!