A Weekend with Cousin Abby

Been missin' you, Cousin Abby . . .

Ryan attended the annual OAFP Fall meeting this weekend in Tulsa, and we had some good times with Grammy Joan, Aunt Ashley, Uncle Johnson, and Cousin Abby in Owasso. Here are some pics . . .


Breakfast time!


Bath time!

Nap time!

Fun at the Tulsa State Fair with Aunt Ashley--Luke's first pony ride!


Riding in the truck.

What a wonderful time!!

September at the Aldrich's

A little peak at Hank!


Here is one of Hank's tootsies.

We're expecting Hank sooner than we thought! Dr. Nanda moved his due date to October 21st! That's almost two weeks earlier--we can't wait for him to get here . . . just in time to dress him up like a little Halloween pumpkin!


What Lukester has been up to . . .

Carson's second birthday party: Laela, Carson, Luke & Bennett (Ethan is just outside of the pic!) Happy birthday, buddy!


Luke's first day of school. (Mother's day out at our church) Luke loves to carry his own lunchbox.


At his first football game--Goooo wolves!


At McDonald's ("Donalds") with Aunt KK.


Wheeeeee!!


At Shawnee Lake with Daddy.


Going to the park with Grammy Debbie.


Painting pumpkins for the Grammies.

Thank you, our dearest family and friends . . .

We are so grateful for all of you. Our family has been shown a great outpouring of love and support through our grief. Thank you for your kindness, thoughts and prayers. We love you dearly.

Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.
--Victor Hugo

In Memory of Charlene Marie Stevens

Our precious sister, Charlene, passed away August 19, after a courageous battle with adrenal cancer. Luke’s Aunt Charlene, my brother Micah’s wife, fought her illness with grace, not complaining, and ever kind to her family and friends. Only 31 years old, she battled for six months before the illness took her life. My brother was the love of her life, and she his . . . we appreciate your thoughts and prayers through this time. Charlene, we know you are with Jesus. We will squeeze you again soon.

Luke & Mommy pics! (and Hank)

One last look at life with just one kiddo . . .
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A new start!

Ryan officially started his practice at Family HealthCare Associates in Shawnee on August 1. He headed out the door with coffee in hand and a stethoscope around his neck . . . mommy thinks he's as handsome as ever! Congratulations, Dr. Aldrich!!


The new group:
Dr. Ryan Aldrich, Terri Hanson, P.A., Dr. Russell Click, Dr. Scott Stewart



Writing a letter to Aunt Charlene . . . and seeing who's on Sesame Street!



What a weekend! We visited Grammy Joan and Papa Stan, and Aunt Ashley, Uncle Johnson and cousin Abby were there! We had a fun time swimming and playing chase with papa.