15 Years Old - Already?!?

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving 2005...

That we first met this guy: 

15 years old?!? How can it be that we are already researching colleges, taking driver's education, and starting his first job?

Gabe is fun! He loves music still, but also has gotten really into politics. He even has aspirations for becoming president one day!

This year Gabe got a book, watched some videos and learned how to tune pianos! Now he has his own piano tuning business and has been tuning other people's pianos.

It seems like these teen years are passing so fast! 

 Happy birthday, Gabe! We are so proud of the man you are becoming! 

Our New 9 Year Old!

 

November 20, 2011. I didn't know then how that date would change our family for ever. The day our littlest Serna was born all the way on the other side of the world. 

Faith is FULL of joy! And she fills those around her with her contagious joy. 

She is tenacious and strong-willed. She never gives up!

She loves cuddles and games. 

We are SO BLESSED to call her ours! 

Mig's 10th Birthday Party

Mig has been planning his 10th birthday party for a year! He invited 10 friends over to play flag football! We went out to our neighbor's field and the boys had a blast! 

This is one of our neighbors. He and Mig share birthdays.

Byron and Chuck were referees and two of the dad's served as coaches.

The  yellow team won the game, but everyone had a blast!! Mig said it was his best birthday yet!