Happy Birthday Caleb!!

Our littlest sweetheart just celebrated his second birthday on Feb 3rd. :) We lit the candles and HE sang, happy birthday to you, and blew out his candles with a big smile before we could even join him. He was super excited to celebrate his own birthday. :)

Only a 2 year old with a big brother is in love with Darth Vader and asks for a Star Wars party. He loves himself a costume. He now runs around the house as superman, darth vader, a storm trooper and buzz light year.

My sweet, sweet boy... you have added a ton of joy, humor and balance to our lives. Before you we were born we were 3 first borns that needed a second born to join our clan. I love that you don't always let us know what you are thinking... we have to pursue relationship with you to know your heart in all its fullness. I love that you are ok to be independent and do your own thing. I love that you keep me on my toes through all of your climbing and getting in to things. I love that you are so compassionate and sweet that you long for harmony in our home among all the family members and want to cuddle a lot. I adore your sweet stories, cute words, precious smile and love of life. God had a perfect plan in creating you and I am so blessed He has entrusted us to help raise and love you. You truly are our joy boy! Happy Happy Birthday!!!!

Show Low with Dutchy

The boys so enjoyed 3 straight days of playing with Uncle Dutch. Wrestling, running, tickling, playing legos and toys...they are cramming in a whole lot of fun in a short time. Thanks Uncle Dutch!
Caeden and I had a BLAST sledding down Grandma and Grandpa's golf course hill. My boy even got so brave that he would "snowboard" down, way better balance than his mama!! Thank you God for giving us time in the snow, it was a treat for us!
My precious monkey bundled up.... it was his first visit in the snow. Cute as a button!
Yeah family!! We had a wonderful time like we always do, but such a blessing to have Uncle Dutch join us since it had been 2 years with him in Show Low. Thanks Mom and Dad!!

My bro

Kev arrived home today from South Korea for a 2 week stay. He will head back for his 3rd year of teaching English only this time it will get to be to University students. :) Caeden was THRILLED to have his playmate, Uncle Dutch back for a visit!
Brothers back together! Lots of family gatherings are planned..... stay tuned for our fun. :)

We are welcoming in the New Year!

I sure love my hubby....6 years of marriage and I am more & more grateful for him every day!

And I sure love my boys!!! This pick is as close to the snow as we have gotten so far this year. It's a fake snowfall put on by a local outdoor mall so we can all pretend to experience what the majority of our States experience. It did however, actually snow last week in Phoenix ( I know unbelievable) the boys and I missed it but daddy got snowed on twice and was very excited!!

So here we are in a New Year, I am not one to make New Year's resolutions.... I am more of the mindset that we should be self aware all year long and constantly working on little things to better ourselves each and every day, so with that said we are looking forward to a year of becoming better versions of ourselves. :)

Things on the docket....

JANUARY

Our wonderful sister Cora and sweet brother in law Nick are moving to Nashville Jan 19th. We are excited for them and will feel the loss greatly in our lives here. We can only hope and pray that we might be able to make it out for a visit sometime this year.

FEBRUARY

My brother who lives in South Korea will be coming home for his yearly visit for a week in the beginning of Feb, we are very much looking forward to squeezing his neck, laughing and playing with our Uncle and brother.

Caleb also will be turning 2 on Feb 3rd!!!!! How did my little monkey grow so quickly?

Jay will get to go to a worship conference at Gateway in Texas and is thrilled with the opportunity.

APRIL

Jay will turn 32 and the weekend of his birthday has an opportunity to sing in an Alumni Choir Production at Azusa, we are hoping it can work out.

MAY

Jay's dear friend Jason will be getting married out in Illinois and Jay has been asked to sing in their wedding.

That is all of our fun up and coming plans so far, but stay tuned as I am certain more fun will unfold. :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!