Little Nathaniel

Just a quick update on Nathaniel's status. He is doing very well. He is now up to 5 pounds and strong and calm. He will remain in the NICU for about 8 more days. He had bacteria in his urine and his spinal fluid so they are giving him IV antibiotics. The nice thing is they caught it all very early (was dropping him a blessing in disguise?) because Ya-ping took him to a dr. for a second opinion to make sure there had been no damage from his fall. The older boys are doing well. They are now used to going to bed and/or waking up with grandma. Franklin always asks where mom, dad and baby are but then he goes about his business calmly. I'm glad I am here but wish I could eke out one more week. If I was better organized at school that might have been a possibility, but me? organized? Oi!!

The family is growing

David and Ya-ping had a new baby boy yesterday. He weighed in at 4lbs. 13 ounces. David posted some pretty cool pictures on his blog.
Most of you who read this probably also know that Allie and Susanne are engaged. They are looking for a house and as soon as they find that they will set a date.
Life is GREAT!!

The best Christmas ever!!

The Stockings were hung by the chimney with care...... Look at all those stockings!! It was great to have everyone home.

Of course the season started with the return of the Unprodigal Son. It was so great to have him back again.

We tried to get good pictures of the three but they didn't turn out so great. The back drop needed a little bit of work.

I don't know how to post videos, so here is the beginning of the video of Christmas dinner. Notice my new french doors.