Christopher's First Christmas

Christopher's first Christmas!! What a great time we had at Christmas. Christopher loved all the excitement and all the visiting. He really loves playing with other kids. Christopher figured out "opening" the presents at the end of the day - on the very last present he did it by himself. Christopher and I went to see Santa 2 times - both times he was very afraid of that scarry man and cried. Maybe next year.



Angela bought Christopher and Olivia matching PJs for Christmas Eve - they were so cute - Christopher is almost as big as Liv even though she is 8 months older than him.



Christmas morning we opened stockings at home. Christopher was a little scared to stick his hand into his stocking -but figured it out with some help. He took this hat out of daddy's stocking.


He loved his matchbox car. It tasted great.


It is amazing to watch him learn -from the time he opens a toy until he masters which buttons do what. He pushing cars around and makes a Vroom sound - where did he learn that?

Christopher relaxing in his new chair.



Christopher received so many wonderful gifts. We are so blessed to have family and friends that love our son so much. Hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a safe New Year.

Growing so fast - 11 months old.

Christopher is growing so fast. He is trying to eat with a spoon by himself. He gets mad if I help him - he also wants to hold a spoon in each hand. He makes quite a mess - but the dogs love that.


Christopher is getting such a personality of his own. He loves to play - he would rather play with us than the toys - but some of his favorite toys keep him entertained too. He loves to stick his tounge out and is showing off 2 of his 4 teeth. I can't believe how big he is already.



He is so cute. He doesn't bother the Christmas presents - but wants to play with the paper as I wrap them. He is going to have fun when he realizes how to open gifts. Tony and I are thinking about Christopher's 1st Birthday - not sure what we will plan but something will be in the works soon.


We are so thankful and happy to have such a wonderful little boy. He are looking forward to the holidays and time off with our family this year. I hope everyone has a great Christmas.
Kennita - Tony - Christopher

Nine Months Old Already

We had our pictures taken over the weekend. Christopher was a good sport and did a great job - no tears. While we were taking his 9 months pictures, I talked Tony into doing a family shot.



Christopher looks so cute in this Halloween Costume as he crawls around. I told you he was a good sport - even with the costume on.





The family

Hard day at work

Christopher was sitting on daddys lap on the back porch and talking up a storm - until the sudden urge to take a nap hit him. Uncle Chris had to take a picture.

Christopher is Growing So Fast!

Christopher is crawling all over. He has been rocking for awhile. But he is now moving all around. The dogs are not too happy because he can follow them now. He loves his new freedom. His favorite thing to try to get is the TV remote. We lay it and a toy down and he always crawls to the remote. He is growing so fast. He is 22 lbs and 30 inches. He is also trying to pull himself to a standing position. Yes, I had to lower his crib. He has changed so much in the last week.

All of the extra floor time has caused extra bath time. Christopher loves the water - he doesn't seem to care about the water he is sitting in - but loves the water as it comes out of the faucet. Even as we brush our teeth- he tries to jump at the running water. Or should I say Tooth! - He also has 1 tooth and a second that is pushing through.

Christopher was sick earlier this week. He had a skin rash around his eye. When we took him to the doctor I was expecting them to roll their eyes at the first time parents bringing their kid in for a rash. But, he was admitted into the hospital, required a CAT scan and had to spend the night. He had to have IV antibiotics. It is called Optical cellulitus. It seems to be common but pretty serious especially since it was around his eye. He is on an oral antibiotic now and is OK. He did get a black eye from the swelling. You can see a little of it in his picture.

This week was my birthday. I am 34. I went out to dinner at the winery with my 2 favorite boys. They both looked so handsome. Christopher bought me a cute card and even signed it with some scribbles.

News from Ukraine

A few people have asked me if I still sponsor kids through L2O (life2orphans.org). The answer is yes. I have 4 kids. Three sisters (16,17,18) at one orphanage and 1 boy (14) at another. I wanted to share photos of the gifts the kids have sent me. The youngest girl, Alla, sent me a beautifully handmade broom. It is meant to bring happiness and good luck to our home. If you look closely you can see - the decorations are made of seeds and rocks that she painted.

The boy, Oleg, sent me a picture he drew with a 2 page English written letter. This is amazing since most kids in Ukraine do not know English.

Here is a exert from his letter "I always remember about you in my prayers with gratitude.... I am in 8th grade. I like algebra and physics. I am so well at playing soccer.....I like to sing and listen to Christian songs. I would like our God bless me with ability to sing, worshiping Him. I pray God to bless me with wisdom and good knowledges. I love you and kiss you many times" About celebrating Christmas in Ukraine "It was so great, We prayed a lot, had joy, wishing good to one another."