Eddie continues to lead Team Kramer well!  "Papa" as Ellory calls him enjoys the fun of wrestling, reading and spending time with his boy.  He has taken well to adding bows and learning about dresses as Audyn shows Papa "the ropes" of "girl-world".  Eddie continues to work at USAA as a wealth manager.  In addition, he is working toward a Masters Degree in Business with emphasis in personal financial planning with California Lutheran University.  Though very busy, Eddie has done a great job of balancing all these responsibilities with joy and even finds time to do outings with the family.

Ellory, almost 3 years of age, continues to thrive and as you can see, it quiet the funny one!  He is 100% energy and enjoys all things outside. Ellory enjoys reading and playing with his buddies. His new role as big brother as come easily to him.   Ellory is continuously checking to see if "Sissy" has her blanket, paci, and a toy to entertain her.  His fave things for now are his "Dusty" toy plane, pickles, Sesame Street shape book, riding his bike and playing with his Papa.

Audyn, as many of you know, came to our family via adoption.  We worked with Adoption Advocates (www.adoptionadvocates.net) for a open domestic adoption.  We had a birth family choose us early this summer and had the opportunity to build a good relationship with them.  Shannon (birth mother) and Fulton (birth father) allowed us to attend obstetrician appointments and be part of Audyn's birth experience.  The gift Shannon and Fulton chose to give of placing Audyn into our family humbles us.  She has settled into routine quiet well and has been easy-going. Audyn seems to already have a special bond with Ellory as we see her stop whatever activity she is involved in when she hears Ellory's voice and searches with her eyes to find him!

Keva continues to enjoy staying at home caring for the children and house.  She has built many great friendships with other women through their local church and in the neighborhood.  Keva continues to maintain her License Professional Counselor status and sees great benefit in it helping her as she navigates the "parenting waters."




QUICK GLIMPSE OF HAPPENINGS THIS YEAR:
Eddie and Keva got get have a quick getaway this spring to Big Bend area.  We got to have lots of visits with friends (not all pictured below) and got a family vacation to Pine Cove Family Camp (www.pinecove.com/summer-camps/woods)!

 Eddie and Keva at Big Bend

                    Children from the Ugandan Childrens Choir (http://africanchildrenschoir.com/)

 The Kirkland Family visits from South Carolina.       The Marion Family visits from Amarillo.

Thank you so much for reading our updates!  Please leave a comment as we'd love to hear from you!  God has richly blessed us!  We are reminded daily that nothing is possible without God (Luke 1:37)!

With joy,

Team Kramer