9 and a half months

 9 month appointment... 

16.10 lbs and 27.25 inches long 

 a new found love.. being independent and an old love..Caeden

 Just like your brothers you LOVE the zoo, daddy's shoulders and...

playing the guitar!  

You're such a big girl these days Hannah Grace!  We are all enamoured as we watch you grow.  You are "talking" to us all the time, you eat at the table with us, you are CURIOUS, and you want to be a part of all we are doing.  You love music, playing with us and being outdoors (even in the cold).  You have a smile that lights up the room and a joy that we all cherish.  What a gift you are! We love you! 

Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas from our home to yours! 

 We send our love,

  smiles,

 and laughter

 to each of you!  

May you be blessed to overflowing this joyous season and in the New Year!  Merry Christmas!  

Love, Jay, Kirstin, Caeden, Caleb and Hannah Grace

Happy 8 months today baby!

With a picture like this, you know this sweet girl has sibblings . :)  Creative! 

8 months and she loves herself some swinging time.  

Hannah is getting older!  I walked in after a nap and she was standing up in her crib, so proud. 

 And, the boys got creative again.  How well loved you are Hannah baby! 

Investigativing her first Christmas tree, how fun! 

Sugar plum, Hannah banana chuberkins...  You are such a big girl now.  Sitting beautifuly, crawling when you want something, pulling yourself up, throwing fits when you don't get your way, it is fun to watch you grow!  I carry you into a room and I watch the joy you carry naturally to people.  Thank you for being a light in our house and the world around us, what a blessing you are!  Love you baby! 

Jesus is better than Santa Claus...

This was posted in Caleb's school newsletter for this month, and I liked it. :)  

Jesus is Better than Santa Claus... 

Santa lives at the North Pole... JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a sleigh... JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year... JESUS is an ever present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies... JESUS supplies all your needs. You have to wait in line to see Santa... JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. Santa lets you sit on his lap... JESUS lets you rest in His arms. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly... JESUS has a heart full of love. All Santa can offer is HO HO HO... JESUS offers health, help and hope. Santa says "You better not cry"... JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."