Happy 1st Birthday to my Beautiful Baby Girl!

Date Night

Homeschool Skate

Avery's first time skating. He only went around one time, but he had so much fun!

Ten Months Old

BFF Reunion

My best childhood friend, Julie, was in town for a conference, so we met for coffee, last night. It was just like no time had passed, even though it had been about 17 years since we'd seen each other!

Our First Family Camping Trip!

Eight Months Old

The Youngest and the Oldest at the Lake

Happy 3rd Birthday, Avery!

Hello, Girl!

"The same boiling water that hardens the egg will soften the carrot.

So it is with children."

~Dr. Dobson

If you have multiple children, you know this statement to be true! What works for one, doesn't necessarily work for another. What a gift that God makes each of us different and special. I'm thankful for my children's unique personalities...and the challenges they can create!

The Return

I've decided it's time to start blogging, again. I've come to the realization (just today, actually) that I miss the therapy and challenge that writing and blogging provide. Since my introduction to facebook, I've become spoiled (and lazy) by the short status updates (complete with incomplete sentences) and the quick, easy picture posting. So, check back often, as my goal is to post often! (The real challenge will be learning how to update the look of my blog! You may have to have a little patience with me on that one.)

Happy Mother's Day!

Five Months Old

Four Months Old!

Annika had her four month check-up today and she was 14 lbs, 13 oz. (75 percentile.)

Girlie Loves Her Daddy!

Avery Reading His Bible to Annika

Avery's Picture!

I think I might have a family of photographers! Avery, my two year old, took this picture of Bryan and Annika! Amazing! (I then edited it at www.piknic.com to look "old school". I love it! It makes me think of an old picture of my dad holding me!)

Trevor's Picture

Trevor begged me to let him take some pictures of Annika, yesterday, because he thought she was being so cute! I think he did a pretty good job, don't you?

Boys Will Be Boys

I didn't want anyone to be disillusioned by

all the sweet girlie pictures...

This is what life is really like around here!

Out and About

It was finally warm and dry enough to go for a walk around the neighborhood, yesterday, and Baby Girl slept the whole time!

Pretty Girl!

Six Weeks Old

Another Big Brother with Little Sister!

One Month Old