Fred!

So much time has passed! I cannot believe how quickly time is flying by. So, I suppose we will start with the newest addition to our family. Fred!

Fred and Colten have been the best of friends since they were in 5th grade. Due to circumstances beyond Fred's control, he and his 3 siblings came to live with us for 3 months in the early part of last year (2010). Although everyone else left after 3 months, Fred stayed with us for a total of 11. He truly became part of our family. In December we were told it was time for Fred to go home. He left right before Christmas. We missed him dearly. By early spring we were asked if Fred could come back. Sometime in May he returned. Things got a little complicated for a while...but, the bottom line was he didn't want to leave. Finally, on August 29, 2011 we became Fred's permanent, legal guardians. Now, Fred is officially home! We love him. He is an amazing young man, with a smile that can brighten the darkest day. We are so blessed to have him be a part of our family!