Nuria Lynn is sixteen. She was our first child, adopted at three days old. She enjoys band and volleyball, and likes to hang out with friends.

Philomena Marie (Phil) is sixteen. She was our first foster child, we fostered her for two years and adopted her when she was thirteen. She enjoys her debate and media classes and likes to read.

Gerri Michelle is sixteen. She was adopted with her sister, Gerri, at five.  She enjoys choir and loves to drive.

Pauline Camille (Lena) is fourteen. She was adopted at birth, our second child and first open adoption (semi-open with letters and pictures). She enjoys drama and acting. She was recently invited to act in a play at Hale Theater.

Meli Leigh is fourteen and was adopted at three with her sister, Gerri. She also enjoys drama, and was in her school's play along with Pauline. Her drawing recently won third place in the "Reflections" contest.

Lars Michael is twelve years old, and has FAS. He was adopted at twelve months, one of our "virtual triplets". He is in the fifth grade and works hard to keep up with his brothers. He enjoys playing sports, especially basketball and soccer.

Knoton Lee (who insists on going by his full name) is twelve years old, and is Native American. He was adopted at eight months, the second of our "virtual triplets". He also enjoys sports, with his favorite being football all playing N64.

Radclyffe Chandler (Clyffe) is eleven years old, and the youngest of our "virutal triplets". He was adopted at four months old. He enjoys all sports and playing night games with his friends.

Dakota Brandon (Dan) is nine years old. He is Native American and just recently joined the family along with his younger sister, Cheyenne. He has ADHD and FAS. He's a handful, but we love him anyway!  He enjoys anything that doesn't involve work! 

David Benjamin is nine. He was adopted from Vietnam at eight, that adoption disrupted and he joined our family in Febuary. He has ADHD. He enjoys playing with his older brothers, but is glad to finally have a brother his age.

Manjua Chantelle (Nana) is seven years old. She was adopted from Vietnam at six, and joined our family in January after that adoption disrupted. She enjoys going on walks.

Kenneth Artyom (Kenny) is seven years old.  He was adopted from China in June of 1999.  He has a mild heart defect, controlled with medication.  He enjoys playing with Maverick and learning how to speak English.

Lavelle Louisa is seven years old. She was fostered at the age of one, adopted at the age of four with her sister, Jodianne. She enjoys playing with dolls and coloring. 

Maverick Kevin (Rick) is six. He is the oldest of our large sibling group. He is part Native American and was adopted at five. He enjoys playing with cars and trucks. He also loves animals

Tajuan Joshua (Juan) is five. He is the second in the sibling group, he is part Native American and was adopted when he was four. He enjoys playing games.

Romney Edward is five. He was our first birth child. He enjoys playing with Juan and Rick and loves kindergarten, where he is learning to read. 

Cheyenne Rainy (Anne) is five years old. She is Native American and just recently joined our family with her older brother Dakota. She has FAS. She enjoys playing with Jodianne and the younger girls.  

Jodianne Kyliee (Jodi) is four years old. She entered our care as a foster child at six months, and was adopted at a 1.5 with her sister, Lavelle. She loves to play with dolls and cats (and sometimes forgets which is which!).

Dyami May is two. She is the oldest girl in the sibling group, and is full Native American. She was adopted at one. She enjoys chasing ducks and making messes.

Chyou Hua is two. She was adopted from China at eight months, and joined our family at ten months. She has minor medical problems including respitory problems, a repaired cleft lip, and a heart murmur.

Chumani Jean (Mani) is two. She is the oldest of the twins from the sibling group. She was adopted at three months (her mother chose to attempt to parent her before allowing us to adopt). She loves water, no matter what the tempature is outside!

Cherika Felice (Cheri) is two. She is the youngest of the twins. She was born with underdeveloped lungs and spent two months in the hospital before coming home to us. She enjoys watching videos and playing with her toys.

Virginia Dawn (Ginni) is two. She was adopted from Russia in January, and is of Asian decent. She's behind developmentally, but is catching up. She should be walking soon! 

Lowell Lee-Roy Glen was born in August, our second birth child.