Auntie Kaarina, Deacon, and Big Sis Xena

My younger sister, Karin, with Deacon and Xena. Xena loves having her picture taken.

Remembering Grandma Wava

This is Chris' family. This is from September 2005 at his grandmother, Wava Barrick's, funeral. From left to right: Me, Chris (youngest) holding Deacon, Susan, John (oldest), Melanie, Brian (Third Oldest), Cheryl (mom), Ron (dad), Phyllis, and Steve (Second Oldest.)

Deacon's First Halloween

Deacon, our son and only child at this point, dressed up as Tigger for his first Halloween. Yes, I know, rather generic, but since he can't walk or sit up, we were limited. And we tend to think he was the cutest Tigger ever. Please note that the bib in this picture does not go with the outfit. We were just protecting his costume. (He's a spitter.)