Christmas Fun!!!

I can't even begin to write about Christmas and all the fun we had with Luke! He is such fun. Our time over the Holidays was relaxing and crazy all at the same time. Here is just a glimpse!

Court Date for Re-Adoption

Friday Dec. 19th was our court date to have Luke re-adopted here in the states. It is a formality to ensure that he has a birth certificate on file in Peoria with our names on it. You don't have to do it, but we wanted to make sure that all our bases were covered and Luke would have confidence in the future if he ever needed documentation. It was a good day. I didn't think I would be emotional seeing that he has already been legally adopted, but when the Judge and lawyers make a "recomendation" that this baby be adopted and then tell you he is bound to you legally as an heir just like your other children it is hard not to feel excited. Dave's allergies were acting up!

We are excited for Christmas! Love to all.
Missy

Go Peoria Christian Chrargers!

8th Grade! Elite Eight! 2008!

The last few weeks have been really busy! Shelby's 8th grade basketball team went to State. They won their region and their sectional and we headed off to Clinton for the first round of the State tournament Saturday. Sadly they lost in the first game, but the experience was fun. Their was a t-shirt, plaque and lunch at Busy Corner on the way home so we were all happy! Jess (my cousin and Shelby's 7th grade bball coach) went with us.

We are all well. Dave is still looking for a job. He is very active in his search and finds himself busy. Cole is studying for finals and spent last weekend celebrating Homecoming at PCS. Shelby just finished bball and hopes to play volleyball next. Piper is competing in gymnastics, which makes weekends a little complicated, but it all works out! We are all enjoying Luke so much. He is really starting to talk which is a huge praise considering the surgery. It is slow but we can tell he is trying really hard. He is such a blessing and constant reminder of God's mighty hand everyday. I never thought when we started this process that I would have a little boy running around screaming and laughing, but this is the best. He is perfect for our family. Random people will even say they think he looks like Dave! Ha Ha!

We hope everyone has a restful, Merry Christmas. The fact that we celebrate Jesus' birthday is so cool...it amazes me that so many people celebrate it without knowing the true meaning and do it anyway- That is so God! We pray you know the true meaning of knowing God! He loves you very much!

Luke is 2!

Well, another few weeks have flown by. I just don't know how it can possibly be Nov. 1. We had a few milestones this month. Luke's 2nd Birthday was Oct. 20th. We celebrated by having family and friends gather in his honor. My uncle Tom dedicated him to the Lord for us with a wonderful message of parenting and adoption by Christ. We are so thankful to all our family and friends that have supported us spiritually and will continue to nurture Luke. We pray that he will also choose to have a relationship with Christ and recognize that we are responsible in helping him learn how to do that. He already folds his hands when we say "let's pray"!

Cole, Shelby and Piper are busy with their own responsibilities. Shelby is in basketball season and Piper's gymnastics meets have started. Dave is still in the job search, but having a great time looking!

Halloween was fun. The costumes are from the Harvest of Family Fun at church. On Halloween night we went to Shelby's basketball game and then her team had dinner out. Hannah and Natalie Zob were with us and it was fun. Not the typical, but a good night!