Everyday Life

A little glimpse into everyday life for us- the kids having to pose for a picture upon Mom's request, Trinity and Maggie playing together, Trinity and Eli playing outside, and Eli hauling things in his trailer...how God blesses each and every day of our lives!

Weekend at Mimi and Papa's

Trinity adores her cousin Natalie- they both like to dress up and feel like princesses- or divas!

We of course went outside and played some football and ran around the yard...here it was time to tackle Uncle Jerid!

Carefree Days

Taken back to the days of my youth...my sister-in-law and I took the kids down to a creek by my grandparents' old home...something we did many times growing up- just playing in creeks- the mud, the sand, the water- a lot of fun! The kids had such a good time looking for minnos and getting dirty...such carefree days!

New Bangs

At Mimi and Papa's Trinity gave herself a new hairstyle- cut her own bangs! The other kids blamed it on Papa- said he was the one who left the scissors in the crayon box!

Mimi and Papa's Visit

Mimi and Papa came out at the beginning of October. We were so thankful they were able to come out for the weekend!

Eli really enjoys helping Mimi bake...I think his favorite part is the tasting!

Maggie found a new snuggle partner in Papa!

Another favorite picture of mine...the kids with Mom and Dad!

Newton Trip

At the end of September all of our family traveled to Newton to cheer our niece Danica on as she played volleyball. It was a great weekend filled with family time!

Eli and Addi had a wonderful time playing together...I see those two getting into trouble together the older they get!

Ooopps- turn your head to see this one! Daddy and his baby girl!

One of my favorite pictures- Grandma and Grandpa with all of their grandkids!

Turn your head again...Happy 3rd Birthday Elijah Ray!

Our baby boy isn't a baby anymore...he's a biggie boy of 3 years old! Can't believe how quickly
they grow and change! He is such a sweet boy- loves to shower his Mommy with kisses....and tackle Daddy! He's all boy...likes to collect rocks and dig in the dirt. How we treasure our little boy!

More summer fun

The kids 'tricked' Papa and pushed him into the pool! They thought it was hilarious!

Daddy and his girls!

Danica stopped by to give the kids hugs and kisses before heading back to college! Trinity sure does miss her! Eli calls Aunt Shelly 'Danica'- must be his way of missing her, too!

Mimi and Maggie relaxing by the pool!

One of my very best friends, Belinda, came to visit for a weekend- the kids introduced her to Fancy Nancy books and she was hooked! (That's a fancy way of saying she liked them!)

Just wanted one picture with everyone looking at the camera...better luck next time, I guess!

Our niece Audrey stayed with us for several days- here in front of a quilt shop- Mimi needed a little retail therapy!

Playtime at the park!

Picture Overload!

Finally getting some pics uploaded for the month of August!! These are from the fair when Mom, Jessica, and the kids came out!

Yes, that's Mom riding with Eli and Zach!! What a grandma!

Trinity and Abbey before the bullet...the after picture (which I forgot to take because Jessica and I were laughing so hard) would have been a picture with terrified faces!

Gabe & Jenna's Wedding

Our nephew, Gabe, got married to a wonderful young woman, Jenna, the first weekend in June. Trinity was the flower girl.

Daddy & Eli all dressed up!
yummy- cake!

Finally- the dancing started! Brennan and Trinity danced and danced together!

And Addi and Eli shook their booties together!

Smitten Siblings

Trinity and Eli both adore Maggie...they are absolutely smitten with her!

Trinity thinks she's a pretty big girl when she's holding Maggie, and Eli is so gentle with her!

Introducing Maggie Michelle...

We went to Goodland Regional Medical Center on Sunday, April 17th after having contractions for about 8 hours. I was slow in dialating so the dr. kept me overnight and induced me the morning of April 18th. Miss Margaret Michelle, Maggie, was welcomed into this world at 1:46pm! She weighed 6 lbs, 9 oz, and was 20 and 1/2 inches long. She has a head full of dark brown hair. She's such a good baby- only fusses when she cries- and she's adored by her older siblings!

Taking a sun- bath
Eli's first time in meeting Maggie...he's starting to interact with her more- likes to hold her hands and talk to her.

Trinity was so excited to hold her new baby sister! She absolutely adores Maggie!

Our three beautiful children!

We're finally back!!

After a several month hiatus...me just not taking the time...we're back! Here are some highlights of the last few months!

While I nursed, Trinity and Eli read books together.

Practicing music with Daddy.

Aunt Shelly took Trinity to the prom...she dressed in her Rapunzel dress to go see all of the other princesses!

About 37 weeks along...