New Year's Eve

Gary had to work today, but we had friends over to spend the night anyway. Gary was able to get home in time to watch the ball drop:) Cari enjoyed playing with Kirstie & Maria. Macella had her 1st teen New Year's Eve party with the youth group. She is growing up so fast!

More family during Christmas break

Today we went to Bob & Brooke's to visit with Gary's family from Maryland. Gary's niece Leslie has a new baby girl, so it was nice to meet her. All these little girls are so cute:)
Pictures from the Dean's below:

Our last trip to NYC in 2009!

12/27--Today we take our last trip to NYC for 2009. We've been to the city 7 times since October. We have an appointment scheduled in January, February, and the 1st of April in 2010.

This trip we stayed with Joy & Al in an apartment in NYC. After a long walk and wrong turns in the subway we enjoyed a nice meal out. We got back to the apartment around midnight and prepared for an early doctor's appointment.

12/28--Gary and I got up with Maria and headed out for the Audiologist around 8am. Today's appointment was to increase the volume in her implants. All four of her programs were updated. We are to try and increase her program level by one level per week. Maria was very unhappy during the appointment, as well as afterward. She became very agitated. She could really use your prayers. We would like her to adjust and not be so upset that she hurts herself. Thanks for all your prayers for our safety in traveling to all of our appointments.

More visits with family

We visited with my dad, Shirley, and brothers and sister today. The kids always get a kick out of playing with their uncles that are younger than them. We had lots of food and opened presents. They were all happy to be able to say hi to Maria. She appears to have adjusted well to hearing, although it certainly scares her when we first turn on her devices.
Enjoy some pictures below: