Christmas

Christmas was a wonderful and crazy day. We started the morning with opening stockings. We then got ready and went to church @ 8 :(   Church was a great way to to start the day and to remember what Christmas is all about. After church we let the kids open the rest of their presents. The kids loved all of their presents but the favorite is still Kieron.

All ready for church, we even made it on time.

Christmas Eve PJ's

Xander loved his scooter that Santa brought

What a cute little man.

Kieron's present from Santa and my favorite picture.

Future Rock Star

Merry Christmas

Visit From Santa

Santa came early to see if the kids were behaving and to see the new little one.

Janika asked for sparkly Ug boots, check

Kylie asked for a real guitar, check.

Xander couldn't wait his turn and joined in with Kylie.

Xander asked for a Mater, check

We're Home!!!

After a week in Kansas, Kieron and I were finally able to come home on Saturday. There weren't any direct flights home so we traveled 3 different planes, big and very small. Kieron did amazing, he slept the whole time on the planes. We flew into Boise where Sam met us. This was the first time Sam had seen him. We then went to Sam's sisters home where the kids awaited. They were very excited to meet their new brother.  After the meeting of Kieron and dinner we drove home. Now we're home and life is BUSY, mostly because of Christmas. Here are a few pictures of Kieron's welcoming. 

Kieron's umbilical cord came off as soon as we got home, yea. So he got his first bath and he did not like it, as you can see.

It's a Boy!!!!

Wow, life has been a little crazy this month. Dec 1st we were matched with a birth mother and father. Dec 7th a little baby boy was born, 6lb 8oz. Dec 10th we flew out to Wichita Kansas to get him. That night we met his amazing parents. It was great to talk to them in person and to really get to know them. Dec 12th we were finally able to meet the baby or I should say I was able to meet him. Sam had to fly out before he was released from protective services, long story. We named him

 Kieron Christopher-Clarke

That night his birth parents got to see him one more time before they flew out this morning. And now all the papers are signed and Kieron and I wait. We have to be approved by each state to travel, usually 5 business days. Hoping to be home by Saturday.

Kieron at the hospital with his BM holding him.

My first time seeing him Dec 12th

He's so tiny

Kieron with his Birth -parents
Samantha(Sam) & Chris
Love you guys

So sweet, loving the hair

Santa & Mrs. Claus

Here's a few pictures of the kids with Santa and Mrs Claus.

One of My Addictions

I have an addiction to many thing and DI is one. I love to go and find treasures and no I'm not a pack rat. I found DI my therapy when we started Sam's practice and had no income for months. I could go and find all sorts of fun things and only spend a couple dollars. I don't go as often because I don't find as many cool things. With the economy the way it is more people are having to shop there and things are pretty pick over. Anyways, back to my addiction, I was in there the other day and found a dresser for the girls room(theirs is fall apart). It wasn't the prettiest thing. I knew that a little paint and new hardware it would be perfect and I was right.

Kylie loved it so much that she wanted to be in the picture.

Halloween 2011

 

Kylie's preschool Halloween party. I love that Kylie & Ryker are holding hands, so cute.

Trick or Treat Time!!!!

Candy Monster

Happy 2nd Birthday Xander

 This past weekend we celebrated Xander's 2nd birthday.  I can't believe that my little boy is 2. Time has gone by so fast. We had a little party with family and the kid was spoiled. He now has all the trucks/cars that he could ever dream of.

I love how the cake turned out. I think its my new favorite.

I'm a Big Boy Now

Last Sunday Xander told his teacher at church that he needed to go potty and he went. So, all last week we were in potty training mood. The first day we had a lot of accidents, but as the week went on he started to get it. We are now in the 2nd week of training and only have a few accidents a day. He's doing awesome. Its going to be nice to have no kids in diapers, at least for a while.

Soccer

The past month we have been enjoying watching Janika play soccer. Her team had a great season and learned a lot. This year they had goalies and defenders. Janika loved being goalie even when she ended up with cleat marks on her hand. This may be Janika's last year of soccer, she's not sure if she wants to play again. I think it's a little too aggressive for her, she doesn't like taking the ball away from people.