New Years' Day

Celebrating a New Year with new gusto.....getting up on my hands and knees used to be an impossibility...but now after a LOT of hard work my muscles are much stronger!

Lovin' on my Uncle Bo

That Paw-Paw stole my sugar! (Don't tell him, but I really don't mind it!)

Me and Erica doin' girl stuff

Seth Christopher sneaking out of the house:0)

Alan-Michael is like a big brother to Abby. He always watches out for her.

Ready to ring in the New Year!

Enjoying my first sparkler with mama!

Happy New Year everyone!

Meeting New Friends.....

On December 26, 2008, we took Abby for a visit to Poplarville, MS, to see some folks we consider "extended family." Abby got to meet quite a few friends that have prayed for her and loved her long before we ever held her in our arms. It was almost as if Abby already knew them all....she certainly dished out the lovin' as you will see!

Abby meets Emma, Isaac and Pai-Pai for the first time

Two beautiful girls

Abby figured out real quick that Bobby was up for some joking around

Gettin' some love from Grammy Sherman

Sliding with Daddy!

Abby really REALLY loved Poppy Sherman!

You were right, Mellie.....Abby did have angels watching over her in China.

Mmmmm Mmmmm good!

All the girls making a memory together....what a great day we had!

Blowing a goodbye kiss to everyone

Christmas Day

...And here are even more Christmas pictures.......

(December 25, 2008)




What a beautiful and precious gift we have been blessed with this year!

Abby and her Paw-Paw

The grandkids with Great-Grandma Estis

Paw-Paw Freddy reading the Christmas Story from the Book of Luke. Afterwards we all told what we were thankful for this year. Our reason for thankfulness is VERY obvious this year! Welcome to our world, Abby!






Maw-Maw Sonja enjoying her little bundle of joy





Maw-Maw Sonja and Jawanna helping Abby get into her presents




Nano stealing some sugar





Demonstrating how strong my legs are getting....I am exercising soooo hard every day so I can stand and eventually WALK!




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Cousin Erica showing off her new pajamas





My Daddy with Paw-Paw Freddy