IT'S A GIRL!

We rejoice today as God has blessed us with a new family member. My brother, Scott and his wife, Jennifer brought little Makayla Joy into the world early this morning. Momma and baby are doing fine. They will be doing great after a little bit of sleep. Makayla weighs in at 7 pounds 2 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. As you can see there is plenty of hair on her head too! We are giving three cheers as we celebrate being an aunt, uncle and cousins! You can view their BLOG here.

Blizzard 2007

Last week Indiana got hit with blizzard like conditions. We thought you all might enjoy a few pictures of our neighborhood.

There were snow drifts over 3 foot tall just in our driveway alone.
Paul spent 3 hours one day shoveling the driveway just to turn around the next day to the same amount again.

We decided after this winter we will need to invest in a handy dandy snow blower.

Even IWU shut down for two days and we don't think that has happened since 1992.

Here was our view from the window of our world for a couple of days!

Sending you winter wishes!

Christmas Traditions

Avery Tradition

Every Christmas Eve we celebrate Christmas at Kristi's mom and dads. We have started the tradition of lunch or dinner of crab legs and then the presents begin. Grandpa and Grandma Lewis come over to celebrate with us as they live across the street.


This year Noah was big enought to figure out most of what was going on. Here is trying to con Grandpa Lewis out of his drink. You see he is offering his sippy cup as a trade.


Mom loves Christmas! It is by far her favorite holiday. You see here that Scott and Jen got them a digital picture frame for Christmas. That's right just when you thought pictures of the grandkids had taken over the house they have found another spot! : )


This is Scott and Jennifer. Scott is my younger brother and as you can see they are expecting a baby due to arrive in February. Scott is one of the beloved ones with Noah and Madision so we are all wondering what will happen when the new baby comes - can you say jealousy?


Stockings are one of the family's most anticipated gifts. Here Noah digs into his enjoying fun bath toys.


Noah has recently picked up talking on the phone. If you could only understand what he was saying ti would be better. Here he is making a business deal before he begins opening presents.


Madison waits for Grandmom to tell her when she can open her stocking.


We are big COLTS fans at our house and the kids get in on the fun too! As you can see Madison and Noah both enjoy a very Merry COLTS Christmas.





And one of the traditions we always looked forward to as kids and Noah and Madison do is the last gift. It's always the biggest. This year Madison got a new Strawberry Shortcake bike and Noah got a couch stocked with reading books.




We trust that 2007 will be a great blessing to you! Happy New Year!

Christmas 2006

Christmas Time with the Lewis Family

Christmas can being tiring...just ask Noah who is sneaking a quick rest in between present openings.

Noah enjoys some fun time with one of his favorite pals, Papaw.

This is my Grandma and Grandpa Lewis.And because these two fell in love - the Lord blessed them with six children.


These are their six children. Born girl, boy, girl, boy, girl, boy. My mother is the one in red. She was born the middle girl. All of these children fell in love and look what happened...


The family grew, and grew, and grew...

Today my grandparents enjoy eleven great-grandchildren with one more on the way.

Mommy and Madison steal a playful moment during the holiday hooplah.

Noah enjoys opening a driving toy. It became the hit of the event with all the cousins wanting to take a turn at it.


Madison gets her guitar with a micorphone and amp. Yes, we are enjoying the sounds of our very own Rock Star.

CHRISTMAS @ Our House


Everyone say hello to Chef Madison. She can whip up a mean PB&J.


Noah enjoys standing on his new jungle gym, I mean couch.


Madison has declared flamingos and pigs as her favorite animals this year because - they are PINK!!!


Noah slept in on Christmas morning so Madison enjoys her beads before brother gets into them.


Noah enjoys his first sleeping bag!


A smile from Paul as he receives a coffe mug for the office.


Gifts are great but the reason for the season is greater!

Blessings to you!

Christmas with the Crisps

Christmas is truly the season where children shine. We thought you might enjoy a few moments where you can see the "shine" in our children.


Madison helps Grandma Crisp pass out the presents.
As you can see from her face she has discovered her first gift in the pile.


Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Crisp and Uncle Phil for a great Christmas!


Opening new toys is always the best - they like sharing their toys too.

Noah is just discovery that tearing the paper
leads to something fun underneath.


Big sister likes to help her brother.



We wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS too!

Holiday Hoopla!

Finally, a few more items have been crossed off the Christmas To Do list. Our Christmas cards are in the mail. Hooray! This year you will enjoy a little Christmas cheer from our elves. You would not know it by the picture but this was nearly the picture that never was. Noah truly had no desire to be a part of this event. We were literally placing, holding and diving and snapping all at once. The picture turned out great considering. So here's to wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Be Merry & Bright!

It's beginning to look a lot like . . .

...Christmas!
We just wanted to take this opportuniy to share a bit of our Christmas decorationing with you. Enjoy!

Trick or Treat!

Well we drove on the road for over an hour total but we only made it to 4 different houses. Regardless here are pictures of the kids this year.

Madison was a Ladybug.

Noah was a Fireman.

We have lift off!

Just have a minute to tell you two very important things. Noah has finally taken some steps by himself we are up to 5 without falling over! Congrats to Noah for taking his steps into toddlerhood.

Also we have two toothers peeking through his gums. You can see those pearly whites now even though they have not come all the way down to their final resting place.

Madison had some pictures taken this weekend so I expect to post some updates soon.

I trust you are all doing well.

Be blessed!