While reading...

While reading a book to my kids on gratefulness, I read a line where the main character declared he had the best mom in the whole world! "Oh, no she's not!" Abrianna stoutly declared. "Why not? Why can't she be the best mommy in the world?" I asked. "Cause you're the best mommy in the world!" she replied. It's things like this that make all the work worthwhile.

Abrianna's learning to ride...

Daddy patiently helped his "tangerine head" learn to ride her bike for a good half mile yesterday. She's getting it!

Christmas in California

Christmas Eve with my parents.

You know you got a good  practical mid-western woman, when her wish is a shovel for her fireplace for Christmas.

Taking her time removing the paper to reveal some snuggly jammies from Aunty and Uncle.

Just around the corner is the cheese factory. Complete with a pond where you can feed fish and farm animals you can feed pellets too.

Bravely feeding a goat pellets.

Cousins in order of age, Annalena, Jadon, Zaylie, Lucas, Seth, Kirsten, Abrianna, Toby, and Abigayle.

The kids were just as happy feeding them leaves.

Two months ago...

I know I've dropped off the photos and blogging scene.Now I can FINALLY reveal the reason. Lord willing, we'll be adding to our family towards the end of July. Feeling grateful to be feeling some better. I know that will improve even more soon. Lucas kisses my belly daily. He's old enough to have faith when momma says there is a reason for her not feeling so hot.

Third Thanksgiving.

"See the pretty lights momma?" She was trying to blow them out like a candle.

First time FINALLY getting to ride a motorcycle. Thanks for sharing Peter.

Cause Mommy's water is always better.

 Posing.

Always fun to watch and chase ducks.

Answering the phone.

The phone rings. Abigayle ( 18 months) tears across the room exclaiming, "uh oh! uh oh!". She runs for her little chair quickly shoving it up to the counter and scrambling up where she in vain tries to reach the now finished ringing phone.

Sabbath afternoon at the "Hill"