Digital Story of the Nativity

Our pastor used this as part of our Christmas Eve service. OMG!!! You have GOT to watch it!!!

Christmas Portraits

Kieren Meets The UD Cheerleaders!

This past Saturday, Kieren was able to meet the University of Dayton's cheerleaders! We went to JennaClaire for a "Make-n-Take" event. Kieren made a scarf for Cullen for Christmas. The UD Cheerleaders were there to help make the scarves. Kieren wore her Jr. Lion's Cheer uniform from her cheer squad at school (a story for another time). It was lots of fun!!!

FCC Christmas Party 2010

Liz and I took Danielle and Kieren to our local FCC Christmas Party. We all had a fun time doing crafts, visiting, eating great food, and talking to Santa! Afterward, Danielle came back to our house to play and spend the evening. Kieren and Danielle had a great time drinking their "special" hot chocolate and watching movies in their jammies.

First Snow of The Winter

Kieren LOVES snow!!! She was so excited to play in our first real snow of the season!

What a cutie!

Kieren's New Glasses

Kieren is now the proud owner of glasses. Isn't she just too darn cute!!! This is her new Christmas outfit. She wore it to her school choir concert on December 2nd (a story for another time)!

Cullen's 14th Birthday!!!

I'm still having problems believing that Cullen is 14 years old!

Cullen,

Happy Birthday! You are such a sweet, sweet young man! I'm so proud to be your Mom! We love you!!!

Mom

Santa Parade 2010

Kieren and Cullen walking in the VERY cold Santa Parade!

Kieren walked with Miami Valley Dance Center. This is her third year in the parade.

I think they were totally frozen by this point!

It's much warmer to sit on Dad's shoulders!

Halloween 2010

Kieren decided to be a beautiful butterfly for Halloween this year!

Cullen's costume was a bit more dramatic!

Meet: Cullen's Head on a Platter! He scared the poop out of many kids (especially the teens)!!! It was a riot!!!!!!!

Our pumpkins this year:

Jack Skullington (Sam)

Hello Kitty (Kieren)

The Monster (Cullen)

Uncle Matt's Wedding

Andy's brother Matt got married this weekend. Uncle Matt is a favorite of Cullen and Kieren! Congrats! Welcome to the family, Aunt Julie!

Uncle Matt, Cullen & Kieren

Cullen and Kieren (and Hello Kitty too) are ready to go!

Aren't they cute?!


This church was beautiful! I wish we wouldv'e had more time (and a better camera) for photos.

sigh

Cullen was an usher. He looked great!

Kieren was just so cute!!!

Kieren dancing with her daddy. I love this one!

5 Years Ago Today...

...We saw your beautiful face for the first time!

You have changed so much in the last five years, but I can still see that baby in you.

Kieren,
You are an amazing child! We love you more every day! We are blessed to be your parents and thank God and China for you every day! Happy 5th Referral Anniversary!!!!
Love, Mommy & Daddy

First Day of School!

It's official!!! Kieren and Cullen are now going to the same school! Today was Cullen's first day as an 8th Grader and Kieren's first day as a Kindergartner!!!!!!

Look how Cullen has changed over the years!

My sweet little Kindgartner!!! Kieren LOVED her first day and can't wait for tomorrow!!!!

Good-Bye, My Sweet Little Pumpkin...

Abercrombie: May 1995 - July 2010