Roaring

Dad works from home, so often we need

to keep our voices down.  

The other morning he had to go somewhere for the 

day, so we put some music on, 

danced around and then I let 

the kids roar as loud as they could.

These three really enjoyed it!!

More Basketball

Jakin's basketball season continues.

Outside!!

Loving nicer weather

Cool Dude

Dance Party in the Kitchen

Nothing like turning the music loud,

getting out some kitchen utensils,

and having a little dance party.

Renovations

We have a few renovations going on.

The kids enjoyed watching the contractors work.

With renovations, comes furniture scattered around.

The other morning Little J was out of sight and quiet 

(two things that do not happen very often).

I walked around the corner from the kitchen 

and see he found a seat.  He thought he was quite funny.

Renovations are fun for the kids...

for a little while.

More Painting

These two LOVE to paint...

For some reason, it always ends on their hands.

They have fun though!

Painting the Snow

Used ketchup bottle...

water...

food coloring...

And we can "paint" the snow.

Five Silly Children

Lots of LOVE for baby brother on his birthday!

More Birthday Celebration

Grandma and Grandpa stopped by to 

celebrate with our baby boy for his birthday.

The tissue paper is always fun.

He received his own stuffed dog.

He was so excited and snuggled this

dog the rest of the night.

Valentine's Anniversary Day

Our anniversary is on Valentine's Day.  

It was 12 years.

We celebrated at home with our 

five blessings.

The girls had fun decorating the kitchen

table for dinner.

After dinner we had a little dance party.

Mom and Dad danced to our wedding song.

Then it was the girls turn to dance 

with their daddy. They could hardly wait.

It was a nice day and a sweet reminder

of the blessings of the past 12 years

and how fast time does go.

Thankful as life passes by quickly,

we have a Lord who is always with us,

who is always faithful, and is always true!

Birthday Celebrations

Grammie was in town and we had a small celebration for Baby J's first birthday.

He was not too happy about wearing the hat.

Opening presents.  

Without evening asking the kids 

went around the house and just wrapped 

up toys we already had.  Great idea!

He really enjoyed playing

with the matchbox car the 

brothers wrapped up for him.

He wasn't so sure about the candle.

In the end, 

he just wanted down and 

to be walking around.

Happy Birthday buddy!

Happy 1st Birthday

Our baby boy is 1 year old!!  

Wow, did that year go fast. 

 From our sweet baby boy only a few days old...

To our big boy at one year.

He LOVES to walk and roam around 

our home. 

He also loves animals.  If he sees deer in our yard

or when he has seen a dog or a cat, he gets

so excited that he almost starts shaking.

Looking forward to taking him to the zoo

this spring.

Clapping for mom:

Making funny faces at mom:

Being sweet for mom:

We love this little guy so much.

Counting our blessings and feeling

so grateful for the family the Lord has given us.

Looking forward to watching this 

little guys personality grow over the 

next year.  

Windmill

School project today - 

Build a windmill.

They had fun and were even able to make these work

to pull a button up that they attached to a string.

Balloon Races

String, straw, tape and blow up a balloon...

And we have balloon races.