Happy Birthday Little Brother

Many things have changed since that first birthday. A few things haven't. You have always been the best brother a girl could ask for (except that little period when you kept trying to get me in trouble for hurting you and I really wasn't). :) :) You have always made me extremely proud - at every stage in your life. You have always been supportive and kind and caring.

Now, you are a husband and a father and an uncle!! I miss you dearly and wish you were my next door neighbor. Maybe, someday........!

Happy, happy birthday to you. Praying you feel blessed today!

For the Love of Tennis

***To Comron, Travis, Tyler and Nate - I am so sorry this is so late! I have no excuse. Not even five of them.



A few weeks ago we had the privilege of hosting a few "tennis guys" from back home. There is a huge tournament every year here and we think we have started a tradition of hosting those who are brave enough to make the trek and put up with our large family. This year we had three guys with us for ten days and a fourth joining them for the last weekend. I don't know how much fun they had, but I know my boys have not stopped talking about their "big brothers". There was laughing and wrestling and little boys waking up big boys every day. We are already looking forward to next year, although we may need a bigger house!

It All Adds Up To Twelve

2 Apartments,
3 Houses,
5 Vehicles,
2 Dogs,
6 Jobs,
5 Children,
1 Big Move,
1000's of miles traveled,

and much, much more...... all add up to 12.

Twelve years of a wonderful, challenging, blessed, life-changing, laughter-filled, love-growing, on-going marriage. I consider myself privileged to be one half of a great partnership that has endured a few of life's storms and sailed through countless sunny days and celebrations. Above all, I know I am blessed by the One who planned it all from the beginning.

Aren't They Lovely

Reyna

Kaiya

Reyna

Kaiya

Kaiya & Reyna Touching Their Noses!!

Our sweet little girls are 18 months old! They have been for a week or so, but the check-up last night made it official. Here are the adorable stats:

Kaiya is 22 lbs 2 oz and 29 3/4 inches tall (or short, since that's only the 10th percentile!)

Reyna is 22 lbs 6 oz and 30 inches tall (also a shortie!)

They say ball, baby, puppy, waffle (faffle), down, bye, hello, cracker (caca), pizza (pita), diaper, mommy & dada.

They love to dance, wear shoes, purses and hats, put on their own clothes, read books and play outside.


On our way home from the appt I heard a great Stevie Wonder song. It's a great song and I thought I'd share a few of the lyrics.

Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love

Isn't she pretty
Truly the angels best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I cant believe what God has done
Through us hes given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love

Truly, they are lovely, precious, pretty and sweet as can be. We have been heaven-blessed indeed.

Precious Moments

Just look at that sweet baby boy.....
.....and his handsome daddy,
......and his gorgeous mama,
.....and his aunt Monica who loves him so much,
.....and those feet. Trust me they are totally kissable!

Caleb is a blessing and I am so happy to have had the chance to spend a few days with him. The time spent with his parents, yummy Nebraska food and romantic comedies were all an extra bonus. I miss you all already!