Merry Christmas

Dear Friends & Family,

Merry Christmas!!! We hope you are well and enjoying this wonderful season of celebrating the Saviors' birth. We certainly are namely, with new traditions this year, an advent book. It is a captivating story that is hard to put down, after we read (just a lil) we put the kids to bed by candle light which they love. It has certainly been a special time for us to try and slow down with the family and reflect. Our kiddos have been over the top excited ever since Thanksgiving. Cianne, was sure that the day after Thanksgiving is Christmas =) It took some convincing that it still isn't quite here, but she's counting down. Braet also had his first choir performance which was fun one of the songs they sang was one of Mikes favorite so that was especially nice treat for me.
This year has also brought 2 additions to our fam ,our lil Mikelle and a soon to be Aunt Ally! We are so grateful, what joy they have brought!
Praise be to God for the marvelous gift of his Son, Emanuel, God with Us!
All Our Love,
Chris & Cindy, Cameron & Ally, Brandon
Luke & Kriscinda, Braeton, Micah, Cianne & Mikelle –yep that’s all of us =)

Fall Update

Lil Fam Update!

Well its been a while since I have blogged or sent out an update (trying to be better at that- my new goal is monthly but don't hold me to it =)! I was inspired by my cous sending out pics of the fam on her "farm.'

So what's been up, well we have def had some Fall highlights!! Disney, Give Kids the World and Butlers just to name a few!
So Disney was super, crazy, exhausting, fun, hot, relaxing and wonderfully memorable. Give Kids the World was over the top special! Great to be back there with the family. What can you say, it is such an amazing place!
Bulters is our fall tradition- I love the fall, Mikes was always well then - its just a super special place to me and this year was no exception! The weather just slightly chilly, the sky beautiful, the kids - crazy with delight- super sweet time!

So this Fall, we've been blessed to do a vacation, some fun crafts ( the kids and I love crafts!) and fam traditions. Luke continues to plug away at school, about 7 months left! YAHHHH! (I don't think I could take much more) Braet, just finished up his first soccer season (I think he may have found his sports niche) and even scored 1 goal!! Cianne, is growing so fast, she is doing some school this year which is fun. She totally transforms for "school" I am no longer mom but become "teacher." Mikelle is our sweet lil squishy! She is totally on the move crawling everywhere, standing up, getting teeth and yes munching on Mator's food =( Yuck! Me- well I'm super busy! I'm just not sure where all the time goes, but I'm lovin these kiddos and cherish the times Luke and I get away for a date!

The "Suite" (better know as the basement) is so very close. It is amazing to see how it has come together with lots of hard work from well everyone! THANKS! Mom and Dad are well. Mom is crazy busy with work and Dad has been quite a bit better the last week. The docs have been adjusting his meds and it seems to be helping.

That would be the short (I know it was kinda lengthly) version. But I guess that would be the highlights. Enjoy the pics I know thats what your all waiting for =)
Have A Happy Fall

Summer Update

These lil pics were taken on our fam getaway to Luray Caverns. Thought they were too cute not to send!

Kelzy is 5 months and growing oh to fast. Cute as can be and a slobbery mess- due to teething! Humm, as far as the rest of us, summer has is flying by. Cianne has hit a milestone, jumping off the diving board and swimming under water. Braet well he has grown nearly 4 inches since last summer an is the lil man of the house! He has been on meds for nearly a week for the Lyme's but you can tell it is still affecting him. Please pray for him that the meds would work and no further treatment would be needed.

The basement is nearly done!! Whoa!! Thanks to friends and the boys hard work. It looks wonderful, oh what will Dad do when the projects are done---bench seats, molding.... I'm sure I can find something to keep him busy =)

I still wonder where the time goes but am looking forward to celebrating Lukes B-day and 10 years of marriage!Well thats all for us. I know the pics are what you wanna see anyway =)

Cianne turned 4!!

Here's Cianne!!! Wow, she's really 4! What can I say about this lil miss. She is my Firecraker, sweet and sour =)! Her imagination is exploding! Many days are spent pretending she is either a dog or a lil mommy. She's totally a lil boss and is my social butterfly! Admist all the drama of a lil princess, we love the fun and whit she brings to our home!
see, I told you she is super silly!
the girls!
Daddy serving tea!
laughs with uncle B!
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4!! Yeap, she's Four... going on 14!!

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!

Our Boys B-day

Thanks for all the prayer and the notes. They are still much appreciated!!

The night before Mikes b-day my dear frind brought me Cars balloons and orange flowers =) too sweet. Luke was able to take off so we spent the whole day doing some of Mikes fav things. Krispy Kreme, Chuckie Cheese and Noodles. Of course we had to watch Cars and a few home videos. It was a great day together. Many wonderful times to reflect on God's kindness and the life he gave to our dear boy.

The following week was the annual walk for Hope in DC which we were able to attend with friends and fam- it was crazy with tons of people but awesome to see the tremdous support. How we long for the day when sickness and brain tumors with no longer be!

message from a friend!

Got a tear jerker of encouragment this afternoon...what a wonderful picture!

The other night when we went to the Brookeville Inn we stopped by the grave yard where Micah's body is buried, we left some orange carnations there. My tears flowed as I thought of this boy who brought so much joy into our world. And I thought, "Wow, he would be turning 6, learning to read & write and learning so much." But then my thoughts turned to the fact that he knows so closely the one who is the beginning and the end, the author of life and the things that he would be learning here are nothing compared to the knowledge that he attained being there. As you celebrate his birthday this week, my heart aches with you as you grieve but also rejoices with you as you are comforted by the knowledge that he is home.

Love you friend
Jerusha

Braet's World

Happy Birthday!

My Boy!~ How he has grown so! The last few weeks have been exciting ones for him. March 13th he won second place at the Beltsville judo comp and then last week in class he was able to climb to the top of the rope at Judo. It was great to see him make a goal he had set for himself =)He's starting baseball and finshing his first piano book! He's really growing! But the things Luke and are are most excited about is his growth in the Lord. We love him so, he's def our deep thinker and likes to chat and read late into the night. He loves his sisters and is continually learning to be kind and patient with Cianne (aka our Firecraker!)But for the most part they play really well together and its a joy to watch. =)

Sat we did a lil surprise b-day for him and well he was so surprised he didn't know what to say, I don't think he had a category for surprise party until then =) It was a great day and Luke and Cam worked hard (and played hard) to have fun games for the kiddos. It's hard to beleive he's 8!! He's grown so fast it makes me feel old.
To many more birthday, son!

Happy Birthday Nana!!!

This is so late, it has been sittin gin my "draft" box since March 9~ Mom's B-day!

Mom, we are so grateful for your love and care for this fam. We love living life with you and pray for strength, and much joy for your heart as you selflessly serve you fam! So grateful for you!!

A CC Saying

A few days ago, Cianne, Mikelle and I were at the store attempting to get errands done. The cashier asked Cianne is she like her baby sister... CC- grinned and smiled at MJ then looked at me, "Yes" and then came the But... "but she's boring!"

However, Mikelle is just my speed!!!

CC, Aunt Sherri & MJ

Dadda & Mikelle Snoozing

Braet had a cold- so he is wearing a coffee filter to snuggle sister! =)

1st Bath- okay this isn't the best shot, she really did like some of the bath
Love Bug, all snuggly after her bath