Santa Pics

Some Group Shots of the Kids

We spent the day in College Station and finally got some good pictures of all 7 kids.

A Family of 9

We had to have a family photo for the one month post placement report. This is as good as it gets when you are trying to use the timer on the camera.

Christmas Pictures

Last weekend we took the kids for Christmas photos. Here are a few that we liked. Some of you will be getting Christmas cards with one of the poses below. Enjoy!

Kari - One Month As a Member of Our Family

Kari has officially been a member of our family for one month.  Everything is going much better than we expected.  There have been times when she is frustrated with the communication problems, but we working through it.  We have decided that she will begin 7th grade in January - after the Christmas holidays.  Kari is a little scared since she does not know English and won't know how to communicate with anyone.  We have assured her that she will learn the language quickly once she begins school.

Kari, Kylie, and Kayla get along great.  They have not been any disagreements so far, but I know they will come at some point.  It's great to hear Kari and Kylie giggling in their room at bedtime after lights out.    Kari has been clothes shopping, shoe shopping, gotten her ears pierced, had a manicure, and been on numerous Christmas shopping expeditions.  She is attending the Chinese church on Sundays and Wednesdays and gets to speak with others who can understand her.  She has met all of her grandparents and uncles and aunts.  During the holidays, she will meet her great-grandmother.

Kylie's Christmas Band Concert

Kenzie's MDO Christmas Program

Kenzie's class sang 2 songs at her Mother's Day Out Program.

Kenzie's 5th Birthday

We celebrated Kenzie's fifth birthday by having all of her grandparents (and a cousin) over for a small family party.

Christmas Pictures

Karli's Daisy Girl SCout Investiture

Karli's Girl Scout troop had their Investiture ceremony today in which they officially became Girl Scouts.

Kari - Pierced Ears

When we were in China, Kari indicated that she wanted to have her ears pierced. Once we were home and recovered from some of the jet lag, we took her down to Claire's and let her pick out some earrings. She was so excited once she saw the earrings in her ears. She also picked out some to wear once she removes the original ones.

Bronze Statue

Kenzie (turquoise stroller) - Sept. 2007

Karli & Kylie - Dec. 2008

Kacee - July 2010

Kari & Keaton - Nov. 2011

The Red Couch

Kenzie - September 2007

Karli & Kylie - December 2008

Kacee - July 2010

Kari - November 2011

Kari & Keaton - November 2011