Madison's Chinese dance photos

Well, awhile ago Madison was in a dance show..just now posting photos. She is in a new one this Sunday..thought I better post the last one before she is in a new one.

Good Times and Hard Times

Well,this weekend has been a rollar-coaster o events.

Friday was an amazing day!!! We were able to spend the day with one of my dearest friends in the world!! Michelle Nicholson with her two little ones..Ellie and Emma.We did as much as we could fit into one afternoon. The kids swam,played with toys,rode bikes, ate and played on the computer.Michelle even helped Raybon and Hannah swim!!! So much fun!!!

Saturday we had our one year follow-up with our adoption agency. I can't believe we have had Raybon for a year!!!

Sunday we had Lisa Collis come over for our bi-monthy visit. Lisa comes and spends about 2 hours with us. Lisa is deaf and is out mentor. She is precious!!! We love her so much and she has helped our whole family become a signing family.What would we do without her?

Well, this Sunday we played outside and the kids had so much fun!!!

On a sad note...Michaels Grandma died Sunday. She was in alot of pain..so as we miss her we also rejoice for her as she will no longer be in pain. We will miss her greatly.

summers here

I didn't want to forget my beautiful daughter Leah...still can't believe shes 17!!!

Brandon is away..I'll have to catch him later.

Summer is here!!! The kids are enjoying the summer days!! Thought I would post a few photos for friends and family.

I know its late but Happy New Year!!!

I have not had a chance to post in awhile but I am going to try to touch on a few of our highlights.

Lets see.. First to mention is Christmas!! The biggest blessing was watching Raybon open his presents on Christmas morning!!! He was soooo excited!!! Brandon was able to be with us, so much fun!!!

New Information found out after MRI..........

We found out Christmas Eve that Raybon is not a candidate for implants and that the hearing aids really won't be too much of a help for him. I was dissapointed at first, but God is showing us everyday what a comnplete joy and blessing this really is!! Raybon continues to learn sign and goes to Atlanta School for the Deaf everyday. He loves school, his friends and most of all his teacher,Ms. Cynda.He is sooo smart!! We have a Deaf mentor that teaches us at home as a family. What a blessing this little boy is as he teaches us what a beautiful language signing is.

Hannah continues to excell in her Karate!!! She is amazing to watch as she is determined to be a Black Belt. She is currently a purple belt and pratices everyday.Keep up the hard work Hannah!!

Madison is still loving Gymnastics and is doing Chinese Dance. She is so talented and beautiful to watch when she competes and dances.

Leah is so busy with school and getting ready for College. I am so proud of her as she continues to be on the Honors List!!!

Abigail is busy having fun at school..not sure if she realizes that she should be learning (ha,ha.) She really does enjoy her school and most of all her friends.

Brandon is working at an Engineer company and going to school. So proud of you Brandon!!!

I will try to do better with my posts but as you can see, my family right now keeps me busy. I love it!!!!

October Festival at Church

We all had so much fun at Church tonight!!! Everyone looked so cute in their costumes. Well, I wouldn't call Michael cute in his costume but he sure did look the part.

Leah's Baptism!!!

I have great news to share!!

Leah made a decision to be baptised this past Friday!!

We had so many wonderful friends come over to celebrate with us....Thank you!!!!

Leah wanted to share before her baptism Ephesians 2:1-2 and 8-9. As a family I want to thank everyone for praying and a huge thanks to Megan and Josh Holt,Jan Smith, Courtney Turner and all the teen girls for being their for Leah.