The Alvarez-O'Connell Family Christmas 2008

Am I looking Smooth or what?

Lucas Samuel Christmas 2008 (4 months)

O'Connell Family Photos Christmas 2008

The Extended O'Connell Family:
Clarence & Barbara O'Connell
Charles & Letha Phillippe
Michael & Carla O'Connell
Orlando, Kellie & Lucas Alvarez
Ben, Ryann, Connor, Ethan & Audriana Stanley
Jeremy, Megan & Keaton Williamson
The three sisters: Ryann, Kellie & Megan

Lucas' First Snow & Sledding

Lucas and Daddy during the Lucas' first snow. We were in Ohio on our way to visit friends in Wooster driving my mom's Mustang! Not a great snow car! :)
Mommy and Lucas sledding at Grandpa and Grandma O'Connell's house.
Lucas and Keaton's first sledding expedition with Mommy and Aunt Meggie. What fun, even if we had no idea what was happening! :)

Visit to Pittsburgh

We had a wonderful time visiting dear friends in Pittsburgh. It was such a beautiful time to travel, seeing as autumn is my favorite season. Thank you to all of our friends from the medical teams and their warm reception. We had a great time with you and hope to see you again soon!

Orlando's Oath Ceremony

Orlando was sworn in as a U.S. citizen on November 7, 2008. We praise God for this incredible blessing! It will make traveling between our countries much easier and all of our family will legally be able to be in the U.S. if God would bring us back here to live in the future.