Our sweet puupy of almost eleven years passed away a few weeks ago. I have been meaning to make this post, but I haven't had the heart. She was such a fun, loving, and wonderful part of our family. She added so much spunk to every day at our house. The boys and JT wrestled and played with her, and Alyssa shared her pillow with her every night. Not only did she add so much love to our home, she taught Alyssa the meaning of responsibility. She was her dog, therefore she was responsible to maintain her pup. Kiara was Alyssa's Christmas gift at the age of only 18 months. From the age of about 4, she fed her, watered her, took her out to play and go to the bathroom, and even cleaned up her messes! Right up to the very end when she layed by her side until she passed away. what a sad day at our home, lots of tears and many nights of not sleeping. She was a best friend to Alyssa, the boys will miss her dearly,and she was a big part of our family. JT and I feel like we have lost a piece of our family. I am proud of Alyssa for taking such good care of her dog, and I am sure that Kiara loves Alyssa so much for all the love Alyssa gave to her. Good bye Kiara, we love you and we miss you.
Our Tumbleweed (The Hendricks family version of a Christmas Tree)
JT impressed with himself! He put together Alyssa's lamp. He is an electrician you know!
Nicole and Grandma Kathy (Nicoles mom) Christmas morning. Pajamas and all!
Aunt Mamie and Uncle Scott
Nana (JT's mom), Aunt Mamie (my sister Amie), Austin, Alyssa, and Jaxon
Jaxon struttin' his stuff with all the presents he could stack up
Nicole, Jaxon, and Santa at the preschool where I teach. He Loves santa! Ya right!
Grandpa Gary and the kids 
Grandma Kathy and Alyssa "matching outfits" (they wear the same size!)
Way too many presents! Santa had to delivere them all staright to the toy room upstairs!
Waiting patiently at the bottom of the stairs to go see what santa brought them!
Aunt Mamie (my sister Amie) and the kids. 
