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Wes' Godmothers--His Spiritual Guides

When we were in Washinton, we had the opportunity to visit with my cousin Stacie and her partner, Jody. They recently moved to Eugene, Oregon, so we met them half way in Portland for the day. We were excited to introduce Wes to them and to meet Jody. Evenmore, we were thrilled that Stacie accepted our offer for her to be one of Wes' godmothers. We are also happy that Jody was excited to be a special part of Wes' life as well!
On our trip to Hawaii, we also asked Aunt Kristi if she would like to be Wes' other godmother. After careful consideration (<1 second), she agreed! So, our little guy has wonderful people all around him to love him and guide him. But these family members that we chose have a very special place in our life now that we've never had before. We are confident that they also have special places in their hearts and lives for Wesley!

Vegas!!

A few days after Christmas, Wes stayed with Gammi and Grampa while the "adult kids" went to Vegas with John's cousins. We started right off with a beer pong game to get us started! This year, we stayed at The Paris, one of our favorite casinos.

I just noticed that someone is taking our picture that we don't know. wierd.
Katie and Ben beat John and me "2-0". But in the game of beer pong, you never really lose...
Kristi's first beer pong experience! She's a natural!
Take a look...the tower we were married in hasn't burned to the ground!
Our crew at dinner!

Gammi, Grampa and McKenzie

Bathtime at Gammi and Grampa's sure was fun! Wes loved sitting in the sink, which is more than twice the size of our sink in Germany!

Wes' Christmas Fun

Watching Grampa's train with Daddy
My new photo book from Aunt Kristi
Check out my new tools in my carpenter pants!
Daddy and I both got tool boxes for Christmas. He made his many a years ago and painted it himself. How did Santa know that's just what he wanted for Christmas?
My stocking is bigger than I am!
Big Mac came to see me on Christmas with Amy! They brought me some fun noise making toys! He looks like he could be a daddy...better not wait until you're 30!

Washington

We sure were lucky to spend 3 weeks with our family in Washington! Wes never lacked for any affection or attention from both family and animals! He was able to meet his only living Great-Grandfather, which was very special for us. We had a wonderful Christmas at Gammi and Grampa's!

Wes enjoyed his movie time in Daddy's seat!
Fresh in from the airport...where we had no luggage! Fortunately Gammi had borrowed a carseat just in case!
Great Grandpa Kendall with #9!
Four Generations of Kendall Men...the only of it's kind!
Merry Christmas!!

Home is where the heart is!

We are so fortunate to have 3 places to call home with family and friends that love us very much....and we love them too!
Wes feels right at home under Auntie Deborah's Christmas Tree! Maybe, maybe not!



My very special, dear best friend Heather got to visit with Wes a few times! We've known each other since we were his age!
I remember you!

Fast asleep with Daddy. Home sweet home!

The Campbells--Deborah, Dennis, Brett, Brittany and Brooke

We were able to spend lots of time with my sister and her family! It was so neat to have our children together!

Kentucky

After Thanksgiving, Wes and I flew on a C-17 to the states so we could visit our family there! Wes got to meet so many new people! It was so special to stay at Mom's for a few weeks and see everyone! I loved bringing Wes down in the morning and playing with him, talking to him in her bed. Then we'd take a bath and she'd get him dressed and ready for our always busy days!


Auntie Beth saved both myself and Wes when she took care of us while I was sick! Most importantly, she nursed Wes back from his first ear infection and pink eye! Thank you!

MeeMaw sure loved holding and watching our beautiful boy!

Wes and Gram

Gram showing Wes one of her trees!

Aunt Susie and Drew had fun with Wes, even though he was feeling a little under the weather. You could hardly tell he had his first ear infection.

Cousin WES...William Edmund Steinbock