Christmas 2008 update

In the letter that went out with our picture, there were instructions to see the blog for more info on the family. Finally, here is the 411 on the Indiana Lind's.

HANNAH

"This year was full of blessings, excitement, and drama. We were blessed with the birth of Roman and Rya adding numbers 7 and 8 to our family. They are so much fun, I love every minute spent with them. I finished my freshman year and started my sophomore year at Bluffton High School. I was voted vice president of my class. I had the amazing opportunity of visiting New York City for the first time with my mother for show choir. I saw saw two Broadway plays and sang in Central Park. Dad, Spencer, Sterling, and I went to Cedar Point and camped out. My friend's mom surprised her daughter, me, and two other girls with a trip to Orlando, Florida Universal Studios where we stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel for her sweet 16!!! I started my first job, working at the Boys and Girls Club. My Yorkie Miley got hit by a car (which was devastating). Although, for an early Christmas present, my boyfriend Bill got me my current Morkie (Maltese and Yorkie mix) Chloe whom I love to death. I was probably the least excited about moving to Minnesota...although with passing time, the thought is growing on me. Those are some of the great things that happened to me in 2008."


SPENCER

"2008 was a year full of laughs and good times. This past year my family and I adopted Rya and Roman on March 13th. They literally changed my parents, siblings, and my own life. I made the "Show Choir" at Bluffton High School after 2 years in the middle school choir. Being in show choir has brought me closer to many different friends, among these people was my sister Hannah. Hannah and I have grown close again because of show choir. Having her there for me always helps alot."

STERLING

"Wow!2008 was such a wonderful year! I've met so many awsome people. I WILL NEVER EVER forget the day that we got Roman and Rya. I remember crying when I held Roman and saying " I already am in love with you baby boy!"! It has also been a year of tears! With school there are tears, with family, with tryng to find myself, and of course with friends. Speaking of friends, I have met a couple good ones! I met Storm Betz the summer of 08'. We have been hanging out since then. I have also met Brady Johnson! We just met a few weeks ago! This year I struggled with finding myself. I didn't feel right, so I started hanging out with a couple of different groups of people. I started hanging out with the punks. My parents did not approve of this or of my friends. I am now back to being that very hyper and random Abercrombie kid. I still hang out with all of the different groups of people and we have lots of fun! 2008 has been a great year and I hope that 2009 brings the same love and happiness!"

LINNEA

"This past year I have been very social with friends. I've gotten to play soccer and softball. I've helped serve food to people at church. I also made the high honor roll at school. I am in 4th grade this year. I have gotten 2 more siblings".

RYA AND ROMAN DECIDED TO CLIMB THE STAIRS FOR THE FIRST TIME @ 11 PM ON CHRISTMAS EVE