Proud mama!

I was so lucky tonight to be able to attend Sammy's first Christmas performance! She did amazing! My heart just wanted to bust at the seams watching her grow before my very eyes. We are so blessed that she is in a great Christian preschool and making lots of new friends. She quickly got over her stage fright and went on to give a wonderfully silly performance. I am so proud!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

Happy Halloween! The logistics were a little crazy - but the evening was a LOT of fun!!! Amazingly we made it through the night without popping even one balloon!

PS. For those of you whom we have not seen, we are back and well after our trip to Africa. I will be making a blog soon to post pictures and stories as there are far to many to try and tell in one shot. It was AMAZING and puts into perspective how great we really do have it! I will keep you posted when I can get that done. THank-you in advance for all of the support (prayers and financial) as this opportunity would not have been possible without everyone of you! I look forward to sharing the experience with you all very soon!!!

Family Fun Sammy

We had such a wonderful family weekend that I had to share pics of each kiddo. Sammy did a great job in her hockey class again. She had a great time at the farm. I think her favorite part by far was picking out her own pumpkin. Note after we were done she had to give her pumpkin a hug and kiss! Guess who is the drama queen of our family!?!?!

Family fun Josie

Josie has had a huge weekend! She has become Sammy's shadow - following aher and repeating EVERYTHING she does! We took her ice skating with Sammy this weekend. I am not sure who worked harder - but I think she had a good time. She has been so happy and ventured out to try several new things this weekend, such as riding a horse, playing with the goats, ice skating, and was happy to pick out her own pumpkin. Look at that smile!!!

Family Fun Peyton

We had sooo much fun with the girls today! As you can see, Peyton thoroughly enjoyed the events and play areas at Schnepf's Farm! She is doing so well and becoming more humorous and crazy everyday! Look at her go!!!

Family Fun Kaitlin

Kaitlin was such an angel through the whole weekend! She is growing so big and finally up to 14 lbs!!! She had a lot of fun and was saved from having to engage in the pumpkin hunt since they are all bigger than she is! hee hee.

More Craziness!!

It has been another silly and wonderful week for us! Peyton has continued to gain more words this week, although we need to work on our "inside voices!" Sammy is proud of herself because she has discovered the Great Wall of China (aka. our backyard fence) and Josie is quickly becoming Sammy's clone. The two are nearly unseperable!
And look at that hair! Kaitlin is going to have a hard time keeping up with the craziness in this household for sure! LOL.

First Skating Class!

It has taken 3 long years - but Sammy has just started her first ice hockey lesson!!!! She did fantastic in class and seemed unaware that she was the only girl. I am quite proud as by the end of class she was able to skate 8 feet all by her self! Watch out boys - here comes Sammy!!!!

What a weekend!!! Sammy and Josie were able to fully enjoy the party hosted by SPT. Some of the festivities included three bounce houses, snow cones, and 5 pools filled with things such as spaghetti and pudding. (As you can see, Josie liked the spaghetti!) Following the party when Sammy was no where to be found, she was then found asleep on the stairs! I was not far behind - but I did at least make it to my bed first!!!!!! It was a great weekend!

Hello all!!

We have decided to try this option to keep everyone up to date on our crazy lives. Here are a couple of pics from our trip to the San Diego beach a few weekends ago. I hope you find it enjoyable!