Pumpkins and Fall Festival

Autumn is here and Liam is experiencing all sorts of fun fall activities.

Here are pictures of a few...

Oma, Aunt Nicole, Wes, Liam and I went to the Farmer's Market. Oma is buying some lady something peas, related to the black eyed pea. They were yummy.

Liam and Wes played in the pumpkins. Wes picked one out that was just his size.

Will and I went to Starbucks to enjoy a warm drink and Liam wore his hoodie, jeans and shoes. All bundled up for the cool weather.

The Heights had a Fall Festival last night. The theme was through the decades. Our Sunday school class dressed 80's. Liam was an Owl. Granny sent us this cute owl hat and booties. The booties will fit him next year but the hat was just too cute to pass up.

Bundled in his nest. We love the warm blanket Aunt Emily!

Thanks for the hat Granny!

Liam just went to the Doctor for his 2 month check up and get his shots. He wasn't feeling up to the party. He was a trooper though.
Liam's best owl impression. Big owl eyes!

We are carving pumpkins tonight... more to come!

The State Fair of TEXAS

Will and I have a tradition of going to the fair every year. This year was Liam's first year to go. It probably wasn't the smartest idea to take a newborn to the fair but we made some memories.

It was still hot and sunny. Liam is ready to go.

We parked so far away we had to take the train. The handicapped space was taken. I struggled to get the stroller in to a seat.

Will, Liam and BIG TEX!

Liam at the car show.

This is Liam at the Bird show, which is the coolest thing we have seen at the fair. He is happy he wasn't lunch for those big birds of prey.

Liam was hungry and crying at the end of the night. When we walked though the midway he instantly stopped. The Lights and noises were way too interesting. I took a picture in front of the "Flying Tigers" ride for my Grandma. My Grandpa was a Flying Tiger in World War II. This was a little kiddie ride with air planes.

Ike covers Crystal Beach

Ike sure took a toll on Texas. After touching base with everyone on my dad's side of the family,the Hammonds have begun to check out the damage. The beach cabin that my Grandpa built may have been washed away. The bolivar peninsula seems to be non existent now. No one can get down there to check it out. Several of our family members had cabins right on the beach. I remember Dr. Wellum asking if there were any good Texas Beaches, well it seems that the beach where I grew up going to every summer is now gone. We found some aerial pictures of Crystal Beach. It looks like the water washed right over the peninsula into the bay. Take a look. Praise the Lord that David was able to get Aunt Barbara out of harms way. I am glad that everyone in the Port Neches area is okay as well. God protected our family. I pray now that the damage is manageable. I will sure miss crystal beach, it may not have been the prettiest beach in Texas but we had lots of fun there.

Check out these pictures we found on a Houston News site:

http://www.khou.com/video/news-index.html?nvid=282603

Liam is here!

On August 25, 2008 William Edwin Crum, Jr. joined our family at 6:33pm. Liam weighed 7 lbs 13 oz. and measured 21 1/2 inches. He was warmly welcomed by our great family and friends. Here are some long over due pictures of our precious blessing.

Our first family picture

Dr. McClintock with Liam.

Brand new Liam.

After his first bath and some time under the warmer, Liam came to visit us in our room. Sleeping in mom's arms.

Liam's going home jersey.

Liam's rally cap... play ball!

Bringing Liam Home!

Liam's Room: Oma sewed the Bumper, painted the Namesake board, and the scripture on the changing table. Thanks Oma everything is so cute! Thanks also to David and Debra Chatterton for the nursery furniture, it looks great.

Aunt Nita made Liam this precious picture board, Thanks Aunt Nita, we love it!

EYELASHES!!

Oma monogrammed this onesie for little PEANUT! so cute.

Testing out the beds!

Bassinet

Crib!

Liam's Yoga moves.

Daddy and Liam testing out the swing.

I Love this face it reminds me of The Wizard of Oz! "We represent the Lollipop guild,the Lollipop guild, the lollipop guild."

Liam has such a sweet smile, I haven't caught his full smile on camera yet. Check out these sweet shots though...

Sweet Angel!

Welcome to the world, sweet Liam! We are glad you are here and we love you!

Thanks Gieses

A few of you may have heard about the slight finder binder I was in before Will and I moved back to Texas. Which we finally found out was ruled NOT my fault, yay! It totaled my car, however, and we were left with one car for Will and I to move home in. Praise the Lord, we have a wonderful family. My sister and her husband were so generous to offer us their expedition. Will and I were overwhelmed by their blessing! We just wanted to share what an amazing family we have and how the Lord can turn a catastrophe into a blessing.

What an amazing Blessing! it is the perfect mommy car. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

We love you !

Tummy Talk II- funny faces!

I mentioned in the last tummy talk that dad always drew on my mom's tummy when she was 9 months pregnant. In honor of tradition Will busted out the markers. Introducing Liam...

Will, gave him sandy blonde hair and green eyes, and really full lips. hehe.