Titus wore this costume to his preschool costume party. So cute!
Sickness blighted our family a few times this winter, Elise was sleeping so peacefully that I had to take this picture.
October 31st, one of my favorite days of the year. Candy and Dressing up are two of my favorite things! Here is Mike the Idaho Potato farmer with Jude, the potato in a sac of potatoes!
Elise was a fairy from the book series Fairy magic. Josiah was Peter from Narnia, and Titus was the happy little clown from The Little Engine that Could.
We had not been to the arch since we had left for vicarage, so we spent one afternoon walking around the museum and learning. It really is a sight to see!
Magnificent!
We got to be in Springfield for cousin baby Gideon's baptism. He is so sweet.
The whole family, to include Veronica's mom Nana.
It was a gorgeous day and so I had to steal a shot of the kiddos!
Josiah was elated that he was able to hold his first baby cousin on this side of the family.
Jude soaked up some special time with Grandma and Grandpa too.
We visited my grandparents in Michigan on a whirlwind trip. It was so good to be at this home away from home, to enjoy all the sweet smells of Grandma's and just hug them! This was their first time to meet Jude, as well as Titus.
Molly the dog was a little jealous of the baby sitting in her typical spot, snagging the attention from the man that belongs to her!
What Titus does during 'rest' time...
What the big boys were doing during 'rest time' that day...
Josiah commented that his favorite part was shooting the gun as well as listening to Grandpa's stories. I must agree on the later!
The assembly.
We also visited Frankenmuth, MI - the home of Bronner's Christmas store. Bill and Mary were the ones who directed us here, and we had a memorable time with them.
It was fun to see them enjoying time with their god-son again.
This baby does not match this seat!
Mimi and Papa visited for Thanksgiving, and seizing the moment, I put them to work setting up the Christmas tree. We then celebrated our Christmas with them that weekend.
Our first round of snow came and we enjoyed it! Outside for sledding was the obvious choice for this crew!
We celebrated Josiah's birthday with a sports theme this year. Fittingly, we had it at the field house. The kids ran and ran and had a great time.
Josiah's pinata selection: a football jersey.
The football cake to mark 8 years!
We celebrated Josiah's birthday with a sports theme this year. Fittingly, we had it at the field house. The kids ran and ran and had a great time.
Josiah's pinata selection: a football jersey.
The football cake to mark 8 years!
Elise was asked to join a cheer leading team at the Seminary that cheers for the Preachers (the collegiate basketball team). She is enjoying this with her friends, in the next post they will be in their new uniforms and have Pom-poms!!
