A long overdue update

Much has happened in the past few months:

1. We're in the process of moving... we are no longer in Knoxville, we have returned to the Memphis area and are buying a house and then settling in. It's been a long journey to get to this point, but we are excited and blessed with wonderful friends who have been gracious and very helpful over the past month. More to come once the house is ours!

2. Faith has two teeth! About 2 weeks ago she cut her first two teeth on the bottom. Yup, she likes trying them out, even with nothing to chew. I'll get a picture just as soon as I can!

3. Charis has lost her first baby tooth and has a big one in its place. She wiggled it for weeks before she was brave enough to let Mommy pull it out for her. I warned her it would sting and may bleed for just a little bit, and she did great!

4. Andrew turned 2 years old on February 17th and we had a blast with some friends in Knoxville. I have more pictures I will share at a later time.

Updates...

I don't have much time right now, but here's a couple of recent pictures. Do you recognize her?

Yes, it is Charis! She wanted to get her hair cut. We decided since she had just enough (10 inches) to donate to Locks of Love, that's what she could do. Someone else is going to be blessed with some beautiful hair (sob!) But, Mrs. Keni Lyn did a great job in snipping and styling it!

We celebrated a small family Christmas here at home, just us and the kids. It was an enjoyable day with the kids falling asleep in the living room after watching "It's a Wonderful Life" to waking up with still NO PRESENTS anywhere! They ate breakfast, dressed and cleaned up and when they returned to the living room, there was a table full of gifts!


"Where'd these come from?!?"

"Andrew, don't miss out on the fun!"

'Cars' toothpaste, specially requested (ain't Faith so sweet in the background?)

"Football!!!! 'ere, Catch!"


"Joystick? What's this for?"

"Oh, a V-Smile!"

And games to go with it!

Of course, we couldn't leave Faith out:

She was content playing with her fingers...

...until we gave her something new to play with.

She loves her little rattle, it makes funny noises and lights up!

Matthew with his new (much needed) winter coat.

Birthday Girl!

Charis turned 6 years old on Friday, the 21st (amazing how fast time flies!) and we let her choose what she wanted to do for the evening. She decided on eating at McDonald's and playing on the playground. So that's what we did. Then we stopped by Bruster's and got her an ice cream cake. After coming back home, we popped some popcorn, sliced the cake and all sat down to watch "Ratatouille." But just before the movie, we pulled out her presents: A few dresses and outfits I picked out for her with Mawmawnee's help while in North Carolina.

And since I mentioned Mawmawnee, here's a picture of her and Faith.

They took to each other like a bear to honey!