We are wrapping up the 1st nine weeks of school and ready for a break. Sam is doing well in kindergarten and growing everyday. Leanne has hit a small growth spurt and she's finally moving into a size 4 shoe and currently wearing 12 month clothing

Oct. 2nd, Ted & I reflected on a year ago when we saw Leanne's picture for the first time. It's amazing how God has placed the perfect child with our family. The Lord has blessed us with 2 amazing children. GOD IS GOOD!

Sam & Leanne laughed and played in the laundry basket, which always makes the best toy.

More pics of Bubba and Sissy - what cuties!

My girl is finally smiling for the camera. She actually gets excited about taking her picture.

My handsome boy, ready for church.

Last weekend, we enjoyed a family day at L.B.L. This pic was taken at the 1850s Homeplace.

Labor Day Weekend

Leanne ready for church
Labor Day was nice and relaxing! We took the kids minature golfing, one of Sam's favorite things to do. As you can see, Leanne just enjoyed playing with the pink ball. Then we went to Murray State University where Sam enjoyed climbing trees and Leanne took a nap.

Here's our little monkey!

I love this picture of Dad and Leanne.

Here's my new Murray Tiger Fan!

Pogue Library at MSU, one of the many beautiful buildings on campus. Ted & I are alumni.

Update on the Family!

It's hard to believe how much Leanne is changing. She's finally 19lbs and 19 months old. Running in all directions and pulling everything out of the cabnets. She is a happy little girl! Smiles all the time! Here's some updated pics of the family.Leanne loved Sam's birthday cake!

Sam's 6th Birthday!

Sam's 1st day of Kindergarten! He loves it!

Leanne's friend, Lyrica (Tyra's daughter) stopped by to say hi. Lyrica is 10 mon and Leanne is 18 mon.

Dad & Leanne at the Children's Museum in Indianapolis

This is Aly, Leanne's roomate from China. We met up with her family at the FTIA reunion.

Leanne's headband tells it all.

4th of July Party at Aunt Nancy's House
Leanne' s 1st time to go swimming!

Easter Egg Hunt , Sledding, & More

Leanne enjoyed playing with her Easter Eggs.
Daddy helping Leanne

This has been an interesting month! Within 7 days we had are largest and only real snow of the year, then 60/70 degree weather for an Easter Egg Hunt at our church. Sam is the master of egg hunting as you can see in the below picture. However Leanne had no clue, so Daddy helped her gather eggs.

Counting their eggs


Dad and Sam sledding

Wow, SNOW! 3-4 inches! We've been hoping for snow, so Dad & Sam could go sledding. As you can tell by the pics, they had a blast! Leanne and I ended up hanging out in the house. She didn't like the snow, but she didn't mind the sled. For some reason, she'd throw herself back and lay flat. Total observation the whole time. .

Leanne laying out flat.

Sam & Leanne

For some reason, this is how she wanted to ride in the sled. We thought she was so funny! She wasn't thrilled about the snow.

February 2008, Leanne's Baby Dedication at our church. Pictured to the left is our dear friends, The Perkins Family as they dedicated their daughter, Olivia.

This is one of my favorite new pics.

Here's Sam & Leanne before church. She smiles all the time.

Chinese New Year

Saturday, February 2nd, we joined Families with Children from China to celebrate the Chinese New Year. I thought this pic of Sam and Leanna was precious. The next pic is all the children. They were especially cute! Sam & Leanne are smack in the middle.

Leanne's 1st Birthday!

Leanne devouring her cupcake!

Our Family!

Leanne turned one January 15th. We celebrated with a party on the Sat. before and then on her birthday we went to August Moon for Chinese food. She loved egg rolls, noodles, sweet and sour chicken, and fried rice. We were amazed how much she ate. Then when we returned home, Leanne walked for the first time. It was a great evening. There's no stopping her now.

Leanne had a cute panda cake with a ladybug on one ear and #1 cake.

Leanne is stuffing her face.

(Her special birthday plate made by my friend Laura. Thanks Laura!)

Leanne enjoyed her new Dora couch

Jan. 15th, Happy Birthday Leanne!

Celebrate Leanne's birthday by eating Chinese at August Moon.

Leanne walked for the 1st time on her birthday.

Leanne's 1st Christmas

Leanne on Chistmas Eve

Santa brought Sam a tent that both have enjoyed.

Christmas is the time of year that we celebrate the birth of Christ, spend time with family & friends, and open presents. Sam was ready for Christmas. He worked hard up to the last night to be good, so Santa would visit. He loved spending time with our families and opening presents. Leanne on the other hand enjoyed trying to eat the wrapping paper and playing with the boxes. She could have cared less about gifts, but loved the boxes. If it was only that simple when she's sixteen. She enjoyed her new family, which of course passed her around and fell in love with her. The Lord has truely blessed our family with two beautiful children. We love watching our children play together or watching Sam drag her around. God is good, all the time! Well here's some of our favorite pictures from Christmas.

Grandmother and Granddad got a kick out if the Chinese farmer hat.

A precious picture of Nana & Leanne

Leanne and brother, Sam. She can touch her nose with that tongue (that's talent).

Leanne, Mom, and Sam playing on Christmas Eve.

Dad, Leanne, and Sam acting crazy.

Dad and Sam play Rockem Sockem Robots with Leanne joining in

Opening presents

Leanne enjoying Christmas!

Sam & Leanne wishing Mom a Happy 36th Birthday on Christmas morning!