Happy 3rd!!!

Sarena Hope

What a big girl you've become! And what happened to that dark hair?

We're so blessed to have you as our little girl. 

Happy Birthday!!

Cousin fun

My older brother and his family came to visit right before Memorial Day weekend. We loved every minute! It's so good to see my brother home and with his family after his long deployment. Here are a few pictures of our weekend.

Waiting for the cousins.

Picking our wonderful smelling roses.

Hiking to the lake through the woods behind our house.

Looks like beavers are around.

Part of Crab Orchard Lake.

Turtle we found on the way back.

Castle Park!!

Father and son. They look so much alike.

Such a happy boy. 

Climbing the dragon.

Run!

E and K acting the big siblings to cousin E. So fun to watch them.

Patti's Settlement in Kentucky

It's been a while

So, I realize I haven't posted anything on the blog in 2 months. The last couple months haven't been uneventful, but I guess I haven't been able to write anything. Call it writer's block I guess.

The kids finished up soccer, swimming, Awana, and school so now we find ourselves with much more free time, especially our evenings. I'm considering letting the boys do a Lego summer camp, but not for sure just yet. Liam is a Lego fanatic, and I know he would love it. Speaking of Liam, he will turn 6 this Saturday! Where has the time gone?

Our energetic, funny guy. 

A somewhat recent family photo.

a visit to Daddy's office

So, do you think we should get him something else to put on his shelves?

Random Photos

Fun experiments from grandma

Kieran at strength and speed training

High jumping!

Treasures from the back field.

Liam's stash of weapons to take to MN. Guess he was expecting a fight?

Chocolate cuteness!

Who are these?

I found them wandering in my house.

A beautiful February day.

I know this is almost a month old, but in February we actually had some gorgeous 60 degree days. Brett had a free afternoon and we took him to a park in town. The kids had a blast running through the castle, crawling through the tunnels, and slaying the dragon.