Dearden Days

Update on Carter Bruce

Carter is 4 1/2 years old and very active! He is playing soccer and is getting ready to start t-ball. Sports are his thing! He loves basketball and bowling and football etc.

Carter has been participating in a neighborhood preschool and he is very good at remembering what each lesson is about. He does "homework" everyday and if he has missed doing it, he loves to use that as an excuse as to why he can't go to bed.

Carter is very helpful with his two sisters and talks in the cutest voice to Aleeya. He and Serena do everything together and most of the time they get along well.

Carter speaks like he is an adult and often tries to negotiate other options when he is told what to do, he could have a future as a lawyer.

Update on Serena Lynn

I am such an angel!

Loves and Kisses for Grandma Hoppie

Serena is 2 1/2 years old. Serena is a loving, hugging, and kissing child, with everyone. She loves people and is not shy!

She is thrilled to have her own baby "doll," Aleeya. She often says, "hold eeya." And if you don't listen she will make sure she says it loud enough you hear! No concerns with her vocal chords.

Serena has no fear and is always climbing on things and getting into everything.

Serena is a big helper in the kitchen and loves cleaning. Basically, she follows mom around all day and imitates.

Update on Aleeya Cecil

Aleeya was born October 4, 2008, and is the best baby ever! She is so easygoing, and endures the love of her brother and sister well.

Aleeya has always been a good eater and sleeper and wakes mom up less often in the night than her siblings. Aleeya rolls all over the place and can sit up on her own. She is trying to crawl, but basically ends up scooting herself backwards and then gets mad that the toys are farther away.

If you need to feel happy inside just pick up Aleeya and her beautiful smile will make your day!