Update

It's February and some how January came and went and I didn't take many pictures so I will have to get back in touch with my camera. The big holidays are now gone and we are back into our routine.

Alia is now sleeping in a big girl bed (our queen sized guest bed) but don't worry she is willing to lend it out to guest as necessary. We are starting to potty train as well. Her personality and vocabulary is continuing to develop. She doesn't slow down or miss anything that is happening around her. She is also being a great big sister and helps me out as much as she can. One of my favorite things to do with Alia is baking. We have made cookies, cakes, pretzels, snacks, pudding and pizza to name a few..

new bed- yes her animals sleep with her. 

Bath time is the new Family time Activity

 Luke is now 3.5 months and is grabbing, rolling to one side, holding his head up well, smiling and giggling frequently. Not to mention growing like a weed. He is wearing 6-9 month clothes.

As for Michael, He is busy teaching a new semester at St. Louis University and having a enjoyable time. He is continually doing applications for jobs for next year. No news yet on future plans, however he was asked to teach a summer school session so we have a job through the summer.  So continue to pray for a job for the fall.

view out kitchen window. a couple days after ice still on trees and power lines. 

The recent snow ice storm that came through did not hit us as they said it would but we had a few fun days with everyone at home.

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Happy New Year!  Another year has past us by. I can't believe it is 2011. This year we don't really have any resolutions however we are praying for a permanent job for Michael which possibly means for me-- a new house to settle down into.

We enjoy hearing from each and everyone so please continue to call or email us.

May you find all God's blessings this year.

More Pictures from Our Travels for the Holidays

Sydney and Alia check out the Tree

Thanksgiving 2010

Alia 20 months and Luke 1 month
Sorry so late but here are some pictures from Thanksgiving.
The first few picture are a bit  blurry in the center due to Alia's sticky finger touching the lens.. but then it was cleaned.

Alia helped Mommy make Daddy's birthday cake

Happy Turkey Day!!

Aunt Jacquie loving on Luke

Go Wildcats!!

Cooking with Mommy

Christmas in Richmond

We are enjoying time with Nona and Chief, Aunties and Uncles along with Cousins.
Alia 21 months and Luke 2 months

Grandpa Chief 

My parents loving on Luke

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Uncle Brady and Aunt Ang with kids Sydney and Kaylen

Chief  hold us at church 

Aunt Diana and Manning come over Christmas Eve to play

Aunt Shawna holds Luke and Kaylen (9m)

Snow on Christmas and sled ride with Nona the next morning

Mom and Alia make snow angels

Swinging is fun even in the snow

Nona and Aunt Shawna visits St. Louis

Nona (or as Alia says "Nonnie") and Aunt Shawna comes to visit in November. We had a great visit. Can't wait till they come back. Here are some photos of our visit together.

Chillin with my Auntie!

Luke  (3 weeks old) visits the St. Louis Arch

Turtle Park with Nona

Alia loves her baby brother.