Isaak Daniel was born earlier than planned and I was privileged to be present at his birth. It was a beautiful thing to witness. Amy and Dano did all they needed to make his arrival safe and he was welcomed by a large family eager to meet him! A few of Isaak's traits are that he is loving, kind, and enthusiastic.
Sophia Natalya was born December and she was born while Bradley and Cynthia lived in our home. It was wonderful to help out with caring for Cynthia so she could care for Sophi. We were all thrilled with having her join our predominant male family and help even out the numbers. She has been spunky from the beginning and we celebrate those attributes that make her such. Some of Sophia's traits are that she is a fast learner, concerned for others, and imaginative.
Samuel Adam was born February to Adam and Katie and he is a very sweet, gentle, persistent child. I value persistence because I am a witness to the greatness it can accomplish in the life of some of my love ones. Sam is very similar to his father and that stirs sweet memories of Adam, its very easy for me to get close to Samuel.
Almost a year later Noah Carter was born and from the first sight his grandfather "Pots" said he looks like a "Buster". Noah was the first born in the round of second children in the first 3 married children's families. He is memorable in many ways because he has a big personality, he is loud, and full of life! He was born January to Amy and Dano's family.
At the end of a long warm summer Jack Daniel was born September. He was born as another second child to Katie and Adam's family and he is very much his own person. His voice is uniquely low and almost raspy at times and others high pitched and whispered (so cute) A few of my favorite traits of Jack's are he is easy going, he likes to tease and a quiet observer who takes it all in.
2008 ended with the birth of Bryce Bradley in December. The second child in this family and the first boy! He is a sweet natured little man, has always been a curious watcher, eager to take it all in while wanting to experience life at his own pace, he enjoys being included in whatever is going on even though he is still very young.
This last Thanksgiving we welcomed Kayla Olivia born November she was welcomed as the first girl to Dano and Amy's family. She is a very content, peaceful little doll who manages to accept her brothers and their expressions of love.
Brad and Cynthia finished off the summer with the long awaited birth of Blake Anthony. He is very cuddly and healthy. He is loved and we are all so glad that he is healthy and it will be so fun to soon see him playing with his siblings and cousins.
