Cute pics from recent times...

Keaton hardly lets us help feed him anymore... He is getting really good at eating most things with a spoon.

Growing up so fast.
We thought a fun friend day was needed. So, we finished school and invited the neighbor girl, Kaylin (her brother, Braydon came later) over for play and lunch. It was a nice break for the girls. :o)

Oh, how cute!

Sweet picture of my loved ones.

Alex turns eight! What? My baby girl??

Cousin Ryan brought his girlfriend, Sam to the party. Keaton LOVED her!!!

The guests all brought lovely gifts.

Of course, Keaton had his balloon. And stopped to take a snapshot with Auntie Gina.

I love this picture with Uncle Mike! So cute!

We love you so much, Alex. We are seeing much evidence of grace in your life. God is changing you and for that we are grateful! Keep trusting and living for HIM! He is worth it!!!

This is Alex and Taylor at their Winter Ballet Recital "Arise, Shine"

They were so beautiful! And you can tell they are really starting to catch on!

I was such a "proud mama" and very thankful that they are learning to dance to the glory of God!

Our little ham. :)

Just thought I would share a picture of one of the blankets I have on my website. We are having so much fun with our little business!

Playtime. He fits just right! Who needs toys?? Just give them trash. :)

This is soooo cute. When Keaton is all done eating, I say, "Ok, Keats. Let mommy go get a cloth to wipe off your face and hands and then you can get down." He promptly covers his face with his hands, thinking we can't see him, so then we won't wash him up. Found you, Keaton! :) What a sweetheart!

Alex takes good pictures! They have alot of fun together.

Alex helped one day by shoveling off the driveway! She is becoming such a big helper and a little lady! I am having such a good time as a mom watching to see how God is developing her into a beautiful young lady.

My baby boy. Not so baby anymore... :( He still melts my heart.

One day it was actually warm here in MN! No snow!

Cutie! These are Mr. Potato Head glasses!

That's it for now. Hope to get back to this more often again.

I am thankful for the life God has given me. I am truly blessed.

What's been happenin? Part one.

Nan was practicing taking pics. Pretty good, huh?

"I think Halloween is my favorite holiday. Candy!!!" Can you see the leftovers?

Somehow, I missed getting pics of Alex and Taylor in their costumes, but they were all fairies, just like this pic of Brianna. It was even warm enough to not have to wear coats!

Keats was a lion. :)

Cleaning out the stuff in the pumpkins. Even Keats was helping! They did such a good job working together. And didn't get too messy, either! :)

Our "orange" lunch for Halloween. :) I even let them have orange pop with caffeine!!!

Field trip at home. Keaton learning what the garbage truck does. He was amazed!

K, so I know it's past this time now, but it is too pretty not to share. This is my favorite tree in our backyard in the fall. It turns the prettiest pink/red you've ever seen!

It brings me to think of the awesomeness of God.

Keats was learning how feed himself with a spoon here. I think he was getting ice cream!

Yeah! High fives!

So, we've been keeping busy... We are a blessed family!

Catching up... Again.

Ok, I know it's been forever since I've posted pictures. Here are some catch up photos to keep you updated on the fam. :)

To start us off...

Aaron went on another trip to China. Bethany came for half the time. What a blessing! She brought her second son, Zac with her this time. It was so good to see him again!

What a cutie!
Brianna talking to Daddy. She really missed him. Can you tell?
Bethany is so thankful that I got this shot of her eating her breakfast. :)

Aaron brought back some gifts for us. He brought the girls some beautiful silk scarves. They wear them around their heads and around their waists as belts. Pretty!

Just a pic of Keaton while Daddy was gone.

He brought me back a coach purse. It's pink! Yay!
Our girlies

Our little drummer boy. :)

Really getting into it here!

Alex and Taylor on a day during school. They are such hard workers!

Keaton and Brianna are good about playing together during school hours. They are such buds!
Sometimes, Keaton does this, too, during school! :)
Who ever thought it would happen. My first baby girl is growing up! She asked one day if she could just go outside by herself and read a book. I caught her up on the trampoline reading away. I was struck at how time is going so fast with our kids. What a blessing they are.

This is our first Science project for school this year. We will be studying Astronomy in depth all year! I think I am more excited than the girls!

We made our solar system. Can you guess all the planets?

The girls have been asking to sleep in their tent for a night. We said "no" to school nights, so we let them on a weekend night.

They had such a good time! Who knows if it was really all that comfy... :)

Daddy and Keaton kinda matched one day. We thought it was cute, so we snapped a shot.
I think Keats was really happy here! Sweetheart!