Ringing in a New Year

Baby Charlie, starting to smile and play.

Sibling sleepovers are super!

Celebrating another snow day with snowman pancakes.

Ice Storm

It all looked so pretty until the tree over our garage came crashing down.

The kids and I were sitting at the dining room table when we heard a loud crack and then crash.  We are just so grateful that everyone is safe and that a roof can always be replaced.

Cuddles

And more cuddles

Happy Birthday Claire!

A "Tremendous 10" Birthday Party with friends

Officially 10!

I don't know why I got a kick out this, but it struck me as funny to see George all bundled up, waiting for his school bus.  He just loves going to pre-school and can't wait for his bus to come each day.

All four kids napping on the sofa.

* Pokagon 2019 *

Charlie's loving his first visit.

Buddies

Painting their treasures in the Craft Shop.

Laser focused on their perfect painting.

Wrapping up 2018

Mike, Laura and family came over to meet Charlie

 and help us get in the holiday spirit.

Lots of little elves make for festive fun!

  

School Winter Concert

Throwback photo of our three kids in 2014

Church Christmas play

George was Joseph, Henry was a Wise Man, & Claire was a shepherd

As per our tradition, the kids each receive four gifts from us: 

a gift they want, a gift they need, a gift to wear and a gift to read

May not have been a silent night, 

but I'll settle for a quick snooze in the swing.