Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Seven Years a Lockhead!

Dad here again with a short post to mark the 7th anniversary of Dylan's joining our family!!

The school year has come to an end and Dylan will be moving from 3rd to 4th Grade this fall.  He had a great year by all accounts and his teacher was a very good fit for him (and for us).  Dylan has grown in his relationship with his little brother Ryan.

It is difficult to believe that it's already been SEVEN years sine we welcomed D into our lives.  The memories of that first day at the Civil Affairs office are still vivid in our minds.  His little face as he walked around the corner into the room.  His hesitation of joining in when Kyle and I started playing with a small matchbox car on the floor of that room, trying to draw him in...

And shortly after, as we departed for our hotel, his beaming smile as he took his place on Mom's lap in the van.





One of our first family shots in our Hotel in China...





Watching 4th of July Fireworks out of the back of our rental SUV in Hawaii, where we stopped on the way home.



My how Dylan has changed...

He's becoming a confident, handsome young man (in a fedora, yet)!







Enjoying the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival...




Goofing around at Tyler Arboretum...



Dylan is now a published author/poet - his poem was recognized at a ceremony at the School District Meeting!



Enjoying the last day of his swimming lessons - he made it end to end, no sweat!


We can't wait to see what this year will bring.

Always remember, "Every family needs a Dylan..."

And we love ours!  We could not be more proud.
Love,
Mom & Dad