Happy 2007!!



Hello all,

Happy 2007!!! Sorry for the lack of blogs, our computer went down and by the time we got a new computer the holidays happened.

Burke is doing very good and is healthy and growing. We took Burke to Yakima for Thanksgiving and Christmas, both times were very healing and comforting for Chris and myself. Burke was loved on by family and friends and he loved it. Chris stayed a few extra days in Yakima after Christmas with Burke and continued getting loved on by family.

We want to say again how thankful we are for the support everyone gave us throughout 2006 and our journey. The support we recieved was want we needed and could not have asked for anything more. In the next few days we shall update you all more on the progress of Burke and our family.

Love to all

Comments

D-Lo said…
A. He's so big and cute.

B. That's an unbelievably great plush sweat-suit he's leaning up against in the second picture.
11:07 AM
The Nelson Family said…
ahhhh...you like my new sweat suit!!! Nate got it for me as a Christmas gift..I think Burke likes it best!
11:50 AM
Anonymous said…
Love the new pics can't wait to see more. Hope you had a good christmas and new year and hope you liked your gifts.
Love,
The Tibbett's
8:15 AM
Anonymous said…
HE IS DARLING! I can totally see him changing and developing. I cannot wait to see him! Glad that you had a great holiday and I'm so happy to hear that Burke is doing well! Love you! Piper
11:05 AM
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