Happy Birthday, Ian!

The big boy of our house turned nine yesterday!
We had fun with the family at our house first,
and later we had fun with friends at the pumpkin patch.
Thanks for providing such a great excuse to party, Ian!
Look out double digits; here we come!!!

Beauty Shop

Eva decided she wanted bangs--'nuf said.

Another Good Contentment Reminder

http://terrysoapbox.blogspot.com/2009/09/this-morning-as-i-was-on-my-elliptical.html

Ian and Anna's Take on High Art

Ian was the snake photographer; Anna handled the toad's photo shoot.

Bimonthly Blog Update

Though I haven't seemed to find much time for updating the blog lately, the kids have certainly not stopped being creative and cute. The shot above shows Princess Anna and Warrior Lewis. They worked together to come up with Lewis's costume.

Cael got in on the act as court jester.

Both parties enjoyed some sweet moments, too.

Teddy Bear by Anna

Once a little bear named Teddy bear lived with his sister Mary and his brother Mark and his
Mom and Dad in a cozy little house. It was winter, and they all would be hungry next spring.



The End

Another Baby Boy

This video was very difficult to watch--especially with my healthy newborn in my arms. However, the reminder of the many forms God's blessings take was very worthwhile, even through tears.

http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/photography/2009/thomas/

Not sure why the link isn't "clickable," but it does work when you copy and paste it into the browser.