"Chick-sitting"

This weekend we get to "baby-sit" Miah's sister's little chicks! The kids are loving this and have enjoyed every second of the chicks! Here Gabe is cuddling one.... and poor Lily, all she wants to do is chase!

"Chick-sitting"

Isabel is loving taking care of the chicks!

"Chick-sitting"

Elia loves holding the cute baby chicks!

Elia Elia

There are just too many things I love about this picture.... and this girl~! Her eyes just draw me in. Her heart is so lovely.

My Isabel

I love this sweet picture of Isabel. This is SO her... I love the joy in her eyes.

Isabel Iona

Isabel and her Lily. They're out to fight fires :) And don't they both look sooo cute doing it? What a sweet pair!

Elia B.

Elia... what a tender, sweet little girl. This picture says it all.

This is Eli...

This is Eli... his personality is so evident in this shot. His bright, curious eyes.... the sweet tilt of his head... and his little animated mouth. :) He is so adorably sweet!

Handsome guy!

Gabriel enjoyed his Easter dinner... and flashed me one of his handsome little smiles! He is hardly a toddler... but growing into such a handsome young man! :)

Gabriel

Visitng puppies is one of Gabe's favorite things to do lately. :) Thanks to Barb and Russ Felt for letting us come and play with them!

Elijah

Ok, so I hardly EVER get serious pictures of Elijah... but happened to capture this one. And love it. He is so sweet and such a lover.

Elia did it!

Elia just the day before Easter learned how to ride bike without training wheels! She is doing so well!!!! and is so proud of herself! (though a little embarrassed by all the attention!)

Spring has Sprung!

Spring is finally here- and we are so blessed! My beautiful tulips have started coming up and I am so thrilled to have them start blooming! :) We were also recently blessed with a playground set- from some dear friends of ours. We put it up this last weekend- and already the kids have put in hours of play time on it! This weather is beautiful and spring is always a reminder of how God is always making things new... and growing us into who He has called us to be. Praise Him for that!

Lily :)

Just a few short weeks ago we bought a puppy for the kids! She is an English Springer Spaniel and has been so fun to have. The kids LOVE every moment of adventure and fun with her and it is so fun for us to watch them play! Lily has adjusted well to the kids- and has already learned her kennel is a safe haven for her when she feels overwhelmed. The girls are learning about responsibility as they have to let her out and feed her. They have been doing really well so far. Lily has been a great addition to the family and we all love her so much already.

Christmas!!!

Ok, so don't actually look at the fact I am posting this TODAY... April 13... but think of it as actually sometime in January when I MEANT to post it! :) Things in our home never stop moving- and I am trying to stay ahead but some things have to slide! Anyway, our Christmas was so fun this year! It was so much fun to watch the kids and see the joy on their faces! We hosted Christmas at our new home- which was fun... and a new experience for us. Here's a few pics of our home and the excitement of our Christmas!