Family Traditions

Keeping our family traditions is very important to us. We love being the favorite aunt and uncle. Being a part of our nieces and nephews lives helped us cope while hoping for our family. We hosted sleep-overs, pancake parties, trips to the museum, and hiking. Our nieces and nephews call us when they need help with homework, fast internet, music downloads, or a place to hang out between college classes. Now they love teaching our boys everything they know. It is evident they have a special bond with our children. They continue to pray that we will have children in our home.

Part of our history is making memories through family parties and celebrations. Traditions are important to our family: the annual July 4th and 24th barbecues at our house, birthday parties, game night, Sunday dinner at Grandma and Nana’s house, and watching fireworks. Christmas is a special time for our family. Nana (Brian’s Mom) gives all of us pajamas on Christmas Eve. Grammy (Christine’s mom) shares the Christmas story. Afterward, we all sing Christmas carols. Christine’s German heritage is honored with Silent Night. We love Thanksgiving as a time we get together to remember our blessings. We honor and celebrate our faith,heritage, and the opportunities of living in this free land.