Chris Stricklin, formerly of Shelby, and Terri Stewart Stricklin, formerly of Wilsonville, are proud to announce an addition to their family.

On Aug. 1, in Guangzhou, Peoples Republic of China, Chris and Terri finalized the adoption of 3-year-old Andrew Zhen Stricklin. Andrew returned home to Prattville to join brother Zach, 12, and sisters Bethany, 9, and Aubree Lu, 4, on Aug. 10. Aubree Lu was adopted from Hefei, Peoples Republic of China, in 2004