Greetings from the Schans Family of Five!
Having worked with 20 somethings for 8 years, you would think that Matt and I would be amazing at technology. In this case, you would be miserable and woefully wrong! Just recently have I begun to dabble with a (sadly under-friended) facebook page and without fail, my critical nature reared its ugly face - facebook makes it hard to actually share information about what's happening in your life! In sharing this disappointment with my dear friend (and blogger extraordinaire) she encouraged me to start a blog. Since I live my life trying to do everything she tells me to do (she could be the president...she's that good) here I am!
My family is now hovering at 5 members - having increased our population by THREE over the last TWO years, we are hoping to stay at 5 for a nice long while.
Our eldest is the ripe old age of 3 - Sophia Kelly was born on March 11, 2005 in Korea and arrived home with us on April 25, 2006. She is amazing and remains a constant reminder of God's faithfulness - a miracle in the truest sense.
Landing in the middle is Ellen Cara born January 30, 2007. Only three short weeks after bringing Sophie home, we were thrilled to find that she would become a big sister only nine months later! Ellee is feisty and beautiful - another blessing to be sure.
Bringing up the rear is Casey Joseph - the lone man born not so long ago on March 25, 2008. His impending arrival was another surprise only 4 months after Ellee was born. His quiet and gentle personality add a calm to this brewd of children - he is our latest reminder that God is so good.
Matt and I stand in awe of the task that God has given us - to remain faithful servants no matter what. We work together in a beautiful partnership as we parent, work, maintain friendships, and anything else that each new day brings. I look forward to bringing you updates of our ordinary, sometimes lesson-filled, always entertaining days ahead!
