Craig's brother Ryan was born...Craig was a natural at being the "big" brother. Ryan was Craig's biggest fan! 
                                

In November Craig and Ryan's little brother, Troy was born....the "trinity" began (that's what they called themselves when they were older)  They would prove to be inseparable to the point where most people could not tell them apart.....they were best friends....the Smart Brothers!

In August, Craig's Baby sister, Lauren, is born! Craig and his brothers are great "Big Brothers" Lauren is the Princess with 3 Little Kings to protect her!

 
Craig's Dad started working out-of-state and is only home for week-ends. Very tough on the family...Craig seems to take it especially hard. At the young age of 7, Craig bears it upon himself to be the "man" of the house while his Dad is away, hence, I believe is the reason he becomes so protective of all of us.

Later this same year, Mike and I take in 3 Foster children...a sibling group of 3 girls......That's right....we were raising 7 children all under the age of  7!  We took it in stride at the time....did not realize then how difficult this would be on our biological children....especially Craig!