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New Arrivals

Olivia and Ellie's first teaparty! Mom's the mad hatter...HA! I've been meaning to get you some pics to meet the Carpenter's! I love visiting the AIM website and seeing new faces and just haven't had.........well okay, haven't taken the time to email you our pics of our beautiful twin girls! So...here they are! Ellie and Olivia Carpenter. They were born January 13, 2008. We would love you to post their pics on the website.

Here she is...Miss Peyton
Born on August 15, 2007
She is quite the princess!!

Hope all is well in Texas!
Jason and Renee

Daniel Douglas was born on May 7, 2007 and met his ecstatic Mom and Dad on May 18, 2007. He weighed 5#7oz and was 18 and 1/2 inches long. He's now 1 year old. He's our little man, with one tooth, a huge grin and a bobbling walk. He's such a joy! Thank you AIM!!!

Koi Trystan-Ayla Cherry
Born: January 11, 2008
@ 11:31 a.m. weighing 7lbs 11 1/2 ounces
Height 19 1/2 inches

Michael Keith was born April 16, 2008 7 pounds and 7 ounces, 19 1/2 inches, at 12:37 p.m. Gary and Kathy are the happy
parents holding Michael.

He is such a precious gift to us and has been such a wonderful baby. He is already 5 weeks old today and starting to coo to us and his toys. All his great grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and most importantly his parents are enjoying him and love him very much. The sleepless nights are so worth it and we wouldn't change a thing.

Just wanted let you all know that Baby Charlotte is adjusting into our home very nicely. She truly
is a bundle of joy. She is the "ideal" baby, as she has gained an ounce every day since she has been home,
grown 1-1/2 in, and sleeps for 2 to 3 hours at a time. At birth, Feb.24 2008, she weighed 8lbs. 13 oz. and
was 20 1/2 long. We are thrilled to have her join our family. Her big sister, Karah, is really helping out a lot
and is so sweet to her.

Abigail was born 1-8-2008 and weighed 7lbs 11oz 19.5" long. Big sister
Lydia is thrilled and her family says "She is so precious and we love every
minute with her.

Kenneth, Ellen, Emily and Kate
Kate Madeline Leigh was born 1/15/2008, 6lb 8oz, 18.7 in.
What a blessing from above. Thanks be to God!

Way back in the 80s, we met Judy. She was a young single mom of two precious little girls. We helped her make a permanent
plan for her unborn child...and we've been friends ever since. She and her daughters (now precious young adults) attend the
birth mother Christmas party every year. She recently wrote to share her new arrival....

"Here is a picture of my grandson Eric born on 01-13-08. He was 7lbs 1 oz and 20 inches long. I watched him all of Friday,
Sat and Sun. He is a gift from God.

Blessings,

Judy"

Proud parents, Rochelle and Tommy, say: "We are having so much fun with our new addtion."

Nico Anthony was born January 17, 2008 and weighed 6 lbs 6 oz while measuring 19 3/4" long.

Michael Robert was born 12/20/2007 and he weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long

Home to his loving family on 12/22/2007 just in time to be the best Christmas blessing we have ever received!! Every day has been a joy with this little angel!

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the newest member of our
family:

McKinlee Lauren Mitchell

She was born on August 20th weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. and measuring 16 1/2
inches long. We brought her home on September 15th and have enjoyed every
second with her. We are truly blessed.

Justin and Kristin

Meet Spencer Thadeus. He was born August 19, 2007 and was 5lbs 15 oz, 18 in. when he was born. Spencer entered his family at 4 days old (This was also Mom's birthday) and Mom and Dad and Big Sister were fortunate enough to be able to bring Spencer directly home from the hospital.

Addison Ryan Perry

This is Addison Ryan Perry. She is now 7 weeks old. Addison was born on June 21st, 2007 and weighed 6 lbs. 13oz. She is the first child of Marty and Tina Perry and the first grandchild of Marty and Robin Perry (long, long, long-time AIM foster parents). Robin says, "She has really made our lives complete and she is truly proof of God's promises and love. "

Proud parents Randi and Eric would like to introduce their dream come true!

Jersi Leigh

Jersi was born at 11:13 am on July 2, 2007 weighing 6lbs. 12 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long. Jersi came home on July 4, 2007 and we are so in love! God is truely amazing!

We just wanted to share our little girl with everyone

The face of an angel

Our dreams have come true

We are delighted

to introduce her to you!

Riley June

born June 19th 2007 @11:09

6lb 4oz 19in long

Our whole experience was amazing.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Brad & April

Big brother, Gabriel who is 4 1/2 years old, shows off his new sister, Ava. At birth, Ava was 6.9 lbs. 18.5 inches long. She was born May 1, 2007.

He was born on May 1, 2007 @ 11:10 P.M. weighed in at 5 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 in. long. We met him on May 4th. His first name, Asher, means “I am happy now”, middle name Thomas, after (his maternal grandpa). He came home on May 7th and was back at his birth weight. He is now up to 6 lbs. 12 oz
(and I am his adoring mom) Chrissy

Big sister Aly (almost 5) and little brother Reggie (2 weeks) getting to know each other. Reggie was born March 22, 2007.
He weighed 8lbs 9ounces. He > seems to be a very mellow little guy and is very, very loved by his big > sister and everyone else. Aly loves being a big sister, she helps feed him, get diapers/binkies and throw away the non-poopy ones!
We are all in love!

Grateful parents, Dagmar & Erwin, and proud big brother, Maximilian joyfully announce the adoption of our dearest baby girl.
Annabel Paula Christel
Born on February 20th, 2007 in Conroe, Texas (U.S.A.).She has just arrived home this afternoon, February 23rd 2007.
Weighing 7 lbs. 4. oz (3300 gr) 18 inches long (52cm).

Mom says:
"Julie Marie was born December 26,2006. She is truly a gift from God. Our
whole experience has been incredible. God is awesome." Thanks so much!

Jade Ebannie born February 13th at 9:04am. She weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 19 inches long. Proud dad and mom: Rex and Heather Sheldon

Jared was born November 30, 2006 and came home to be with his new family, Mike and Andrea Fadner, on January 8, 2007. They write, "We are overjoyed to have him!" And, you can tell that by their faces.

Guess what Cana, Bethany, and Abby got for Christmas? Their very own brother! Gage (biological sibling to Cana) was 17 months old when Santa dropped him off just days before he made his official run. All four of the Cook children, Texans transplanted to Colorado, are enjoying the snow. Heidi and Alan are enjoying their blessings

Jacob Howard Nicols was born on 8/16/06, weighing 7 lbs 11 oz and
19 3/4 inches long. New parents Howard and Kay Nicols are truly blessed to have such a beautiful child!!

"Pretty in Pink", Ruby was born 10/4/06
6lbs, 15oz, 20.5 in long red hair and blue eyes!
Mom and Dad are in awe.

Victor and Kasey rejoice this holiday season because of the gift of Jonah Kale. Baby Jonah arrived on November 7th , weighing 7 pounds and 3 ounces…measuring 18 ½ inches in length, just in time for Mom and Dad to start writing that letter to Santa

For those of you who remember Jenni Yeager, caseworker extraordinairre, who worked for us several years ago....she has a New Arrival to brag about.writes:
Avery Richard Bryan Knox born to Jenni and Jeff Knox. 7 pounds 13 ounces, 20 1/2 inches, 9 is Avery's number, Born on 9-9-06, Born at 11:09pm, I was in labor for 9 hours, Was in room 609

Jack would like to introduce his little brother. Zane William was
born on September 21, 2006. He weighed 7 lbs and 13 oz. Zane has brought back sleepless nights to our house and we love every minute of it!!!

Her world (Mommie and Daddy) welcomes Margaret WATERS McConell who was born
on September 12th in Houston. Waters weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and measured 20
and 1/2 in. long at birth.

Frank, Deborah, and big brother Carter welcomes Galadriel Morgan. She was born on June 7, 2006, and she was 6 lbs 3 oz and 18 ½" long. We thank our sweet, heavenly Father and AIM for giving us Carter and Galadriel. We are so blessed to have them both in our family.

Mike, Lisa and big brother Zachary welcomed Judson Campbell “Jake” on October 18, 2006. Jake was born December 1, 2004 and has warmed our hearts and home.

Ruth Annette Joy Gray was born on Wednesday, May 24th, at 11:30 PM. "Ruthie" was 5lbs. and 18inches long, and is BEAUTIFUL!!

This is Faith Christine, born on 2-25-06,
7 pounds, 4 ounces. In this picture she is playing at
her grandma's house. Everyone here loves her dearly!

Five week old Tobias proudly presents his family:
Mike, Heather, and Clara.

What a Christmas present! Emily Grace Noelle was
born on Christmas Eve at 8:53 in the morning.
Mom and Dad (known to others as Josh and Shannon)
were surprised to learn she weighed
9.5 pounds and was 21 1/2 inches long at birth.

Betsy and her boys! Sebastian was born March 6, 1998
and Elijah was born September 20, 2005.

This is Kelsey (8) and Max (6) welcoming home their
brother Francisco (2 ½). Cisco arrived home on August 11th, 2005.
Our family of five is finally complete!

Meet Tristan Michelle Sowders daughter of
Matthew and Melissa Sowders and first grandchild
of our Maternity Services Coordinator
Denise Sowders (and her husband, Dave)
Born 11-16-05 at 6:21 pm 8 lbs 1 oz 21 inches long

Tracy, Emily and Trenton are very excited to
show off our newest family member, Ryder Allen Lee.
He was born August 1st weighing 2 lbs 7 oz and 14 inches long.
He is now 5 lbs 13 oz, and is very happy and healthy.
We are very blessed to have been given this precious baby.
He was in our hearts before we even knew he existed
and now the void has been filled. Thankyou!!!!

John, Shelly and big brother Tristan joyously welcome
beautiful Emily Amber into our family! She was born
August 16, 2005 weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces.
“She is not of our flesh, but born in our heart.
She was longed for and wanted, right from the start!”
Thank you AIM, we are so very happy!

Jamie and Christy (and their families) fell in love at first sight.
Jamyson loves to hear Daddy sing to him.... Mommy on the
other hand is a different story. Jamyson was 6lbs.
and 6 oz. and 19 inches long at birth .

Brian and Colette welcome this precious gift...a brother
for Corban. Haddon Bane was born August 24, 2005
at 2:24 pm. He weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces, and was
19 inches long at birth.

Meet Simone Noelle and her parents
Christopher and Christina. Simone was born on
September 2, 2005 and weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces.

Olivia Grace Born September 1, 2005, Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz
Length: 18" , We prayed for this child and the Lord has
granted us what we asked of Him. 1 Samuel 1:27
Isn't she dreamy... With love, Scott and Harriet

Maxwell Garrett (" Max" ) was proudly united with
Darin & Cherie after being introduced to this world
August 5, 2005. Mommy and Daddy have been blessed
beyond words with this bundle of joy!!! Max was a healthy
8lbs 9oz and 21" and thinks he will quickly outgrow his Dad.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow ....

Real " gift from God" : Matthew John Born: August 15,
2005 6 lbs 10 oz, 19 inches long Everyone in the family are
doing fine and getting to know one another! God bless us all!!!

We (Daryl & Melody) were blessed with Reid Caden
Anthony on July 26, 2005 at 5:12 pm. He weighted 7 lbs. and 3 oz.,
and was 20 1/4 inches long. Reid came home with us on July 28, 2005,
and you cannot find a happier pair of Aggies. We LOVE YOU Reid
Caden Anthony, Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2026!

Nicholas David was born June 13, 2005 weighing 6
pounds 7 ounces, 19-1/2 inches long. David and
Terri welcomed him home on June 16, 2005...and it
looks like they are pretty happy about that!

Jeremy was born July 3rd at 4:25AM. He weighed 8 pounds
5 ounces and was 20 and one half inches at birth. Thanks for your
support and prayers for his new life and our expanded family!
Love,
Karrie and Bruce

Matt and Stacia are beyond thrilled. Here, they have just
returned from the hospital with their son, William Michael.
Will was born on July 11, 2005 and came home on July 13th.
He entered the world weighing 7 pounds and 1 ounce and
was 20 1/4" long...but that won't last long! You should see
the size of his hands.

Those Landrys just keep on growin'! Ron and Anne
welcomed their newest new grandson, Gage,
on Independence Day.

If they could see me now! The nurses in the neonatal nursery would
really be surprised! Judah was born on 2/15/05 weighing 4.4 pounds.
We got " the call" on March 1st about him and we had our placement
on March 8th. He is doing great now and weighs over 16 pounds
at 4 months. God is great!

Teresa and Clayton hold their precious new son
Andrew Crockett who was born on June 2, 2005.
Andrew met his new mommy and daddy in our
office on June 15th. God is good!

Our son was delivered into our lives, into our hands, into our hearts...
Brian, Traci and Klaire are proud to announce the adoption of Kade Nikolas.
He was born on May 24th and weighed 6 lbs. 6.5 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Scott and Georgina were truly blessed with the arrival of their little
angel, Kathryn Grace. Kathryn was born on April 29th, weighing
7 lbs 8 ozs and 20-1/2 inches. She is a precious gift from God!.

As you can see on their faces, Logan's arrival were welcomed
by two very (I repeat...VERY) happy parents. Logan was born
3-22-05 and weighed 7 lbs 4 ozs & was 20 1/4 in. long.

IAN ... World Traveler

We were placed with Ian on Feb 2 when he was four days old.
He arrived in our house here in Germany one month later.
In that month he and Papa traveled through Texas, Alabama, and
Mississippi to pick up Momma in Memphis. We visited with family along
the way during the two week trip. In the next two weeks, the family made
our way back through Mississippi and Alabama visiting more
family on our way to Jacksonville to our niece's wedding where
we were greeted by an entire new family.

In his first month of life he traveled 3,600 miles by car
and 6,500 miles through the air.

Ian has met all of his family except for an uncle (Jason's brother)
and a few cousins. He was born at 7 # 6 oz. At his two month checkup he
was at 13.5#. His new nanny says he is the strongest baby she
has seen in her 23 years of child care. He loves to stand in
a lap with a little help around the waist.

Here he is with our dog Sadie at two months. He is now two and half months.

We're so happy.

Jason, Karen, and Ian Bailey

Introducing the Dunlop family
Chris, Anne and Isaac Born Feb. 20th at 3:19 pm.
Weighing in at 6lbs 1 oz and 18 1/2 inches long
Our gift from heaven was placed in our arms by
his loving birthmom on February 22, 2005
Thank you AIM for making us a family!

Michael and Tina Flores were blessed with
Aiden Michael on January 31, 2005.
He was born on January 29, 2005.
He weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz he was 19 inches long.
He has brought so much love & joy to our family!

Laura and Joel were blessed with Lauren Christine on February
24, 2005. She has brought more joy than ever imagined.
She was born February 22, 2005; weighed 5 lbs. 12.5 oz. and she
was 18 1/2 inches long. Lauren has a lot of hair and long
fingers that will be good for piano or basketball.

John, Cheryl, and Mark wish to announce the arrival of their
Christmas miracle.
Matt Drew was born on December 10, 2004 at 8:15 p.m.
We at AIM a wondering if there is a " Luke" in their future...
there is already a Matt, Mark, and John....

David and Marilyn are thrilled to introduce their tiny miracle, Jack.
He was born 9/3/04 weighing 2 lbs. 14 ounces. He arrived home
on November 19th. He is a true fighter and has filled our lives with
indescribable joy. God is good...

AARON DAVID SZUGYE

The Landrys are quickly populating the next generation!
Anne and Ron are proud to welcome another special grandson.
Adrian welcomed his little brother on September 15, 2004 at
1:51 pm.
Aaron weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Michael " Grant" Sanders

Todd and Sharee are thrilled to introduce their newest
little one Michael " Grant" Sanders.
Grant was born on Oct. 14th weighing 8lbs.
7ounces measuring 20 1/2 inches!!
His hobbies at 2 weeks include eating, sleeping
and getting kisses from his big sister Olivia!

ANNOUNCING
Miss Brianna Alexis McCoy

Born on September 17, 2004
to
Melissa and Noble
Brianna weighed 6 pounds 15 ½ ounces

Kim and Gary proudly announce the arrival of
JOHN

John, who was born on September 23rd in Houston,
weighed 6 pounds and 5 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches long at birth.
He is currently being monopolized by big brother, Andrew

MY BROTHER, JACK HAS ARRIVED

On August 2, 2004 at 1:30pm
weighing 7 pounds and measuring 20” length
while Jaime “strolled” the hospital halls.

AMELIA MARIE

Born on Monday, September 5th, 2004
She weighed 6 pounds and 5 ounces and measured 19.5 inches!
Amelia met and approved of her new mom and dad,
Jason and Angie in the AIM office
On Friday, September 9th.

Jesus Gifted
ISAIAH
With Two Very Happy Parents

Isaiah entered this world on June 16, 2004
Weighing 6 pounds and 7 ounces
He met his parents on September 10, 2004

VICTORIA and GREGG are proud to announce that they
are up to their elbows in snips and snails and puppy dog tails

JARRETT and SHANE
Arrived home on August 19, 2004

MISS KAITLYN MARIE DEETS

THE NEWEST GRANDDAUGHTER FOR JAN AND ALAN DEETS!

Kat was so excited about being a part of all of the fun in the Deets family, she sent Liz to the hospital a week before her scheduled arrival date. Jeremy and Liz brought Kat home to meet big sister, Lexi, on Saturday, August 28, 2004. Mom and Dad report that their youngest is as sweet as an angel which is a real plus since Mom is recuperating from a repeat c-section.
Welcome little one, you are loved.

ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL
of
NIAH

Brian and Perri are glowing! Niah arrived Saturday, August 14th. Weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces. She was 20 inches long. Niah slept in her own bed for the first time on Monday, August 16th.

Kyle Lewis

Kyle Lewis was born on July 22, 2005 at 8:07 am. He weighed in at 6lbs 8 oz and was 19 inches long. Proud parents Steven and Jodi brought Kyle home on July 24, 2005.