Here's what I'm up to:

I got my first client about a month ago. She's a real sweetie and has beautiful babies. I am really enjoying working with her. I am really glad I decided to go ahead with Peer Parenting. It's very rewarding and it gives me the opportunity to get involved in Foster Care, from another perspective, the mom's perspective.

Being involved in Foster care, in one way or another, whether it be foster parent, peer parent, caseworker, or whatever you may be is not the most glamorous thing, but the excitement of helping reunite a family is just beyond words! Kamber is now home with her mom and I couldn't be happier! My client, I am currently working with, is doing great! She's genuinely trying and putting her all into it.

Just today, we opened our file with Foster Care to provide Shelter Care. What that means is that a baby would come to us temporarily, while the RFC finds a permenant foster family for the baby. The baby would more than likely be with us only a day or two, sometimes a week and very rarely they could stay with us for up to 2-3 weeks. They will only call us on weekends and holidays. Shelther Care is used for after hour care, until they locate a Fost-Adopt Family. They did tell me make sure my bassinet was out and ready to go because they can call at midnight and say, "We are on our way!"

Anyway, that's what I have going on right now, at least a fraction of it! lol! My life usually consists of taking care of Landon and Korbin and cleaning, to name a few. And that's exactly what I need to go do! Clean my house! I've been sick, still am actually, so my house has been neglected.

It's been the weekend, Chris hasn't been working and hasn't had anything to do, so I got on Chris about it. Chris said, "I've been taking care of the boys, I couldn't keep the house clean, too!" I replied, "But I do, everyday!" And my sweet husband then went on to tell me what I good wife and mommy I am and how he knows I do so much and he admits he can't do it all...lol...he never tells me that!! It made me feel so appreciated! Unfortunetly, sometimes I feel too needed...lol..ah...off to work I go!!

McDowell Family Christmas Party

Every year the McDowell's have a family Christmas party with John's siblings. This year Chris thought it'd be nice to start the tradition with his family. We invited everyone over to our house. It's been a while since we've all been together, so it was really nice to see everyone. We had all 5 kids, spouses and all 5 grandkids there.
In the morning all the guys went out on a pheasant hunt. Later, we had a declicious dinner, a smoked turkey made by "Grandpa". It was sure good! Then, we opened presents. We do a gift exchange each year by drawing names. (Thanks everyone for our presents, they were perfect!!)
Here's a cute picture of Korbin, now 20 months old!

This is Jamar, our nephew. He is Ty an Joy's little guy. They are expecting their second, a girl at the end of January.

Above, is Isaac. He's our nephew, too, and belongs to Justin and Diana.
Landon got binoculars from Grandma and Grandpa. He was so excited!

And last, but not least, here's Grace. She is Justin and Diana's newest baby.

Grandma made all of the kids pajamas. We didn't manage to get a picture with Isaac and Grace, but here's the other three cousins.

We had a great time and we were so excited to see everyone!!! Thanks for coming!

Celebrating Landon

Landon's birthday is on Friday. He will be six years old. I just can't believe it!! I figured I'd do a tribute to Landon! (Actually I just got a brand new printer/copier/scanner for $30 and I'm dying to try it out!!!)
Here's Landon's hospital picture. He is less than a day old.

Our Landon baby, sitting in a hamper...

Here he is at 18 months old in his Burnley Football Jersey (soccer) that his Grandad Browne gave to him:

Landon's Uncle Justin took this picture for us when he worked at Sears:

Here's little Eden (about 2 months) and Landon (about 15 months). I can't believe how they BOTH have grown!

This was our first professional family picture. Landon is about 18 months.

Landon two years old in an outfit from his Great Nana Hussey:

Ahhh....a two year old Landon and a Daisy puppy!!

Two year old Landon at Grandma and Grandpa's house, on Sugar, the good old horse.

And I think Landon's about 3 here. I can't believe how young everyone looks!

Landon 3 years old with some friends, Emily and Logan Hadley:

These are some of my favorite pictures!

And one more muddy picture:

Now just for fun. Here is Landon at 6 years old (or just about):

And here's Chris, at 6 years old:

And here's me, Christina, at six years old:

Soooo....who do you think he looks like?

It's been a GREAT and FABULOUS and WONDERFUL six years with our sweet little Landon boy!!! (There are more new posts, but you'll have to scroll down and click on "older posts".)

Please, Please, Please, Please....

SNOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!! We are waiting!!!!

Family Hunting...

Tree Hunting, that is!

We went up to Middle Beaver, I think. (It sounds familiar.) And after a few walks around, Christina found a perfect tree, up a hill side. Chris and Landon approved of it, anway! lol. Chris's family found their tree, shortly after.
Here's Korbin and Grandma (or mom...I never know what to say...grandma or mom??..depends, who's reading I guess!)

Korbin!! He had a fun time riding in Grandpa's truck.

Grandpa and Uncle Wayne (again is that Grandpa or Dad...lol!!...you get the idea!)

Grandma, Landon, Uncle Wayne and Korbin in Grandpa's truck!

And the finished product: