Lucky Girl

Gloria wins her first wish-bone pull. The future looks bright for our little girl. 

On Thanksgiving Day

We are thankful for ...

school concerts

family gathered close

sledding on Thanksgiving day

a little boy exploring a big world

game night with family

cousins the same age

more games

a little rest

...and that "love came down" and set us free.

John 1:1-14

The M&M

Gloria is six months old and learning new tricks every day. She is sitting up on her own, enjoying the feel, sounds and tastes of toys, and she is loving the world of food. Gloria's interests in food have quickly jumped from mushy veggies and fruits to whatever she sees on our plates. We realize she isn't ready for solids - aside from the occasional pizza crust for gnawing purposes - but that doesn't stop her from trying to secure these items. We recently learned she will eat through packaging to get what she wants. 

The other day I gave Gloria a small bag of M&Ms to busy herself with for the few hundred yards to the grocery store. I parked the car and opened the side door to take out Gloria. There she sat with blue and brown colors creeping slowly to her chin, a victorious smile on her face. Somehow she had opened the bag, and from the looks of the mix of colors inside and on her face, she had eaten her very first chocolate confection. 

Fortunately, she hasn't been asking for chocolate syrup while nursing, but the boys don't trust her alone with their Halloween candy stashes. 

Happy Halloween

Gloria 6 1/2 Months

Need I say anything? Just plain cute!

First Day of School

Daniel filed in line with the rest of Mrs. Stroud's First Grade class this morning with a small sense of fear, but a lot more curiosity about what the day ahead would hold for him. Here's to Daniel's first full day of school!

Chase left the house in tears, but a few high school musical songs, a piggy back ride from dad, and a little re-introduction to his friends later he was joining circle time with the rest of his buddies/super hero friends. Pre-K. What a big boy you are, Chase.

We love you boys!

Chase Has SUPER 4th Birthday!

The whole family dressed up for the event. 

Super Hero training began with making disguises, ...

...continued with some "Hulk Smash...

...and a little advanced "Hulk Smash."

Then the Villains came to town.

Fortunately, Spiderman dropped off some Spidy String before the party.

All Super Heroes love a little pizza.

Super Babies.