Zachary's 2nd Birthday

Dear Zachary,

Today is your second birthday, and you've had a GREAT day! We had a family birthday party at the house with Gramma Jo-Jo, Nana, cousins, aunts and an uncle. There was cake, there were presents, there was swimming, and you enjoyed it all!

I am so proud of you and can't imagine loving you more than I already do. You are a wonderful son, and as happy as I am that you are growing up, I found myself feeling a little sad today, too, because my baby is growing into a little boy. I have truly soaked up your babyhood as much as I possibly can, and I've loved every moment of it. Still, this Mama knows that time marches on and that my baby can't stay a baby forever.

All I can say is I love you forever. You have my heart, and you always will.

Love,
Mama

2 years old!

Wearing a new outfit from Mama's friends, Anne and May.

Jilly who is expecting baby #3 in the fall!

You got a splash pool for your birthday!

The cousins LOVED playing together in the pool!

Brothers!

Blowing out the candle!

Nana giving kisses! 

Cousins Jason and Jeff

Elaine and Jill

Easter 2012

This was the first year that we did an Easter egg hunt with the boys, and there was a whole lot of cuteness!

Jeremy didn't grasp the concept of hunting for his eggs and eating the candy inside later. He preferred to eat as he went!

I think he probably had 8-10 peanut m&m's in his mouth in this photo. Notice the chocolate drool going down the front of his Easter suit!

Gramma Jo-Jo is in town, so she got to be a part of the fun!

Who was having more fun: Nana or Jeremy? Hmmm.... Nana, I know you want to get to that egg, but don't trip over your grandson!

All in all, it was a wonderful day! I had arrived home from a week in Spain the night before, so I was a little jet lagged, but had a great day at church, spending time with my family, and LOVED being back with my kids!

Happy Easter, friends!

Merry Christmas from our Family to Yours!

Dear Family and Friends,

2011 has been a year of truly enjoying our sons--they are wonderful, loving, full of energy and lots of fun! May God bless you and your family with a very Merry Christmas and a joyful 2012!

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~Isaiah 9:6

We Are Family! (Or...a few pics from Thanksgiving)

Sisters! 

With Monica... She was our foreign exchange student that lived with us 21 years ago! She has been wonderful about keeping in touch with us and coming over every few years for visits. She's our Spanish sister!

Zachary swinging with Dad.

family of four

The Triumphant Trio!