Grace's B-day

So here are a couple of pics from Grace's b-day. The dress is what she calls her "party dress" that she got to wear all day. And of course, we got a birthday cake (thank you Grandpa and Grandma Hobert) for Grace....pink with flowers. She had a good birthday celebration...we started the day off with choclate chip pancakes...can a day go badly after something like that? Anyway, it never even crosses our minds that it's April Fool's Day...who really celebrates that holiday, anyhow?

My kids are growing!

So, this is a post without pictures, but I thought I would let you know that Sam is walking now, and somehow, he even runs a little bit...like when I leave a door open and we both realize that it's open. He totally takes off and I have to chase him.
Grace is really turning into a fashion diva. Yesterday, Sunday, I had a sweatshirt on and she said, "Mama, I don't like that shirt." But, two days prior to that she told me she liked a different shirt I had on. Today, she told Nate, "I like Mama in brown." Does it really begin this early? Is she going to be the kind of kid who will make sure I look cool? Who knows. She really does have definate opinions on fashion :-)

New Wagon!

Sam and Grace got a new wagon from Grandpa and Grandma Hobert! Here are the pics. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!

Sam's birthday week!

So, Sam had a birthday week. Because Nate was gone to New Orleans during his birthday, we celebrated with my parents on the actual birthday. Then, I hosted play group on Wednesday and made cupcakes for his birthday. Then, when Nate was back in town, we had one more celebration. Our boy is made of cake! Here are some fun pics. I will post some of Grace's birthday pics....her birthday is coming up this Wednesday!!! I will be sure to post some pics of Grace's time celebrating.

Nephew Danny is born!!!

My nephew was born on March 5th, and I must say, he is quite adorable. You will notice my little stud-o didn't make any of the pics...he had a cold :-( But, be rest assured, you will see pics soon because we are having "Birthday week" for Sam...he gets 3 parties in one week...he'll be made out of cake by the time we're done.

So, Daniel came into the world at 7 lbs 15 oz....he has long, very strong legs and a whole bunch of brownish hair that sticks up so cutely. (If that's not a word, I'm declaring it one now). He is so precious, and I look forward to Grace and Sam having another great cousin!!!!

Dedication, Mother-in-law, & Cousins

"Play with Phin and Isaiah." These were Grace's words starting each day when she woke up. She had a blast as the Kroesches (Amanda's sisters fam) joined us for the week. I honestly enjoy seeing them enjoy each other so much.

Amanda's mom also joined us on Thursday and helped a ton and as you can see with Sam enjoyed her stay.

The family pic is taking @ parkview right after Sam was dedicated today. We read from 1 Samuel 3:21 which says "And the Lord continued to appear at Shiloh and there he revealed himself to Samuel through His word." We pray that God would be gracious and do just that as this little dude grows up.

Don't judge me...

So, as the title suggests, don't judge me....these are still Christmas photos being posted. These are obviously, the kids with their stockings....as well as Grace dressed up as a bird at her grandma and grandpa Meyer's house...she loved it!!! I will try to post more photos soon!