Spring Has Sprung!

We've graduated from the world of the woombie and headrest... We're such a big girl! Had to get one last shot of this precious phase of life. Just in time for warmer weather!



Spring has sprung as we are so thrilled!

Firehouse Visit

Some more shots of their recent firehouse visit:

Thankful Thursday

A few things we are thankful for:

~Our homeschool co-op. It has been such a blessing to be a part of a small group of families where we can raise our children up in the knowledge of the LORD and incorporate TRUTH into all aspects of learning. These families are gold!

Another trip to a fire station. They got to spray water from the hose! Super cool.

It's consignment season again! So thankful for the chance to buy (really cute) second hand things for our family. God is so faithful to provide for us in ALL circumstances. We have NEVER been without!

This is a close up of a shirt I got for AJ. Little watermelons on it and then spells out watermelons. Adorable!

We finally bought a bread machine. I'm trying to not buy store bought bread if at all possible. The machine has a 58 minute setting. It super nutritious and fairly inexpensive! We figured it will pay for itself in less than 2 months.

I realize this picture of the slice of bread looks funny. It's not a whole piece. It's been torn and I think eaten in the middle and then layed back down... Apparently someone couldn't wait until after the picture was taken. Anywhoooo...

The boys are extremely thankful for SPRING! Mommy lets us jump in the puddles. A late night puddle jumping session with Daddy got a little wild!


Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! Psalm 118:1

Moving On Up

Sitting is no longer the 'in' thing. Now we are pulling up on everything. Pictures are about to get even more difficult.

End of February Photos

Tearing Daddy's face off as he tries to give kisses!




Joe putting out the 'fire'!

Baking english muffins with Miss Maddy!

Super Thankful Thursday

My heart could not be rejoicing more! Samuel came to Christ on Sunday! I'll share more later, but couldn't wait to shout it from the rooftops!

Three!

Our sweet Joseph is now three years old!

He has grown into such an amazing little boy. We have enjoyed so much these last 3 years with him and are amazed at what life he brings to our family. I imagine he is the spunkiest kiddo God ever created. He is a true character! As wild and crazy as he is, he's got a heart of gold and an endless supply of love waiting to bestow on anyone he encounters.

To celebrate we first went to Gigi and GranRan's. The theme at Gigi's was firemen! He got all the fireman paraphernalia imaginable and then got to visit a firehouse!

Here they are with Mr. Chris. The fireman who took them on the tour.

Gigi made Joseph this jacket. She did such a fabulous job. He's totally obsessed with it.


Birthday boy waiting for his feast of macaroni and cheese and hot dogs :)


The boys got into Daddy's old costumes.

Gigi and her granddaughter! She got her this owl outfit for Christmas. Isn't it the most adorable thing?

Then were able to celebrate with our community group on Joe's actual birthday. Here he is with Miss Kim who made him this castle cake! Amazing, isn't it?!


The cake was to go with the kings robe I made him.

We praise God for the blessing of Joseph!

February Happenings - Pt 3

Love Day

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
– 1 John 4:9-11

Annabelle got a new baby that she is completely obsessed with. It's crazy how at just 8 months it's so clear that she's a girl with girl interests.


Eating Daddy's cookies before he even came home!


Joe is diaper free! He's got a new bike to prove it.

February Happenings - Pt 2

I guess I took more pictures in February than I originally had thought. Here are some more.

Play dough time.. daddy makes an Annabelle in her woombie with her arm sticking out.

Sam is obsessed with tinker toys. He got them for his birthday in July and has been perfecting using them ever since. He's a pirate here!

Annabelle enjoying her heart pancake for Valentine's weekend.

Snuggling in the big bed.

Joseph sporting his new rain boots from Nana. Spring is almost here and they can hardly wait!

Here he is sick as a dog. But, absolutely insisting on keeping his rain boots on!

Family worship is getting a little more spunky with our rainboots obsession. And yes, he constantly makes a microphone and various instruments for worship!

Sam in a box! (This ones for Aunt Juju).

One of my favorite parts of being a mom is middle of the night feedings! I know that sounds crazy. There is nothing quite like snuggling up with your newest baby while the rest of the house sleeps away. I've been told more times than I have hairs on my head to cherish these moments while they are here, because they are gone in a blink of an eye. And, the older I get, the more I start listening to advice!

I could have had them doing dozens of fun filled activities for the day, but nothing compares in their eyes to night time reading with Daddy. I guess I can't blame them, he's one fantastic man! And he sure does know how to make the God of the universe understandable to little minds.

Joseph is officially potty trained. Waahooo!

Part 3 coming soon...