Merry Christmas!

I suppose now that it is the beginning of Feb I better get my Christmas pictures up of Tessa.

Christmas came and went with a vengence. I might say it was pretty smooth considering 4 children and Bob and I working really hard right now.

We had many things to be thankful for this Christmas and shared at dinner on Christmas night with all the children chiming in what they are thankful for.

We are very thankful for our 4 beautiful children, our health, our jobs, our home and of course all of our family and friends.

The 30th of Dec. marked Tessa's 5th month of being in our arms and we still can't believe she has only been with us this short time. She is soooo spunky and fun and has really let her personality shine this month. She really only played with the Christmas tree a few times a day. To our surprise.

She was not to overwhelmed by the busyness and all the noise on Christmas Day. She is a real trooper.

Tessa continues to fine tune her screaming to get our attention and continues to learn new words. She loves the animals and has really become attached to our kitty Roxy.

Tessa would prefer to be outside all day and you can hear her scream when it is time to come in.

Each day we think how lucky all of us are to have her in our lives. Tyler continues to ask if we could do 10 more adopted children. Are ya crazy??????? He easily walks in from school or work and comes and goes as he pleases of course he doesn't get the real responsibility of this. Why would he???? He is 19yrs old. Need I say more.....

I hope every Christmas for years to come will as special as Tessa's first Christmas!

We love you Tessa.... Merry 1st Christmas with your crazy family......