Baby #4's First Photo Shoot

Look at that precious little thing! The miracle of life will always leave me speechless.

For you created my inmost being;

you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place.

When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
your eyes saw my unformed body.

All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

Psalm 139:13-16

Baby #4

Today, we were able to see our precious little GIRL during an ultrasound. She is looking great and is due to be born early December. We could not feel more blessed.

Cousin Camping Trip

Our 2nd annual cousin camping trip was a blast. The weather couldn't have been nicer and all went very smoothly. Such a wonderful time. Cannot wait to go again.

Belle loves camping!

My handsome husband tending to the dinner.

Sharing a sweet moment with my Joseph.

Best friends.

Buddies.

Everyone has their own camping chair now. Annabelle is so thrilled.

Our new tent. We loved it!

The 3 girl cousins.

This Creature...

Is saying 12 word sentences.
Always counts by 3's. "1,3,6,9, ready, go!"
Is as sweet as honey.
Gets cuter by the day.
Has more character than her toddler body can contain.
Turns 2 in a month.

If she was my first kid, I think I would be excited about her milestones, but I'm not. She's growing up way faster than the boys did, and I don't like it one bit. Having her in our family has been such a blessing, but if I had a request, it would be that it would slow down a bit.

Gifts from China

Julie just visited China with work and brought the kids some fun gifts. She gave the boys stamps that say their names in Chinese. And Annabelle got a gorgeous colorful fish purse and two stuffed animals. So fun!

Neighborhood Puddle Jumping

Happy Birthday, Papa Bear!

We went to Williamsburg last Saturday to celebrate Papa Bear's birthday. We were even able to head to the colonial area and watch the Fife and Drum Corps. It was a very special day.