Another Virginia Visit

The trio minus Dad took a trip after Christmas to see our fabulous Aunt Nayne and wonderful family over in VA...grrrreat times :)

Christmas 2011, part 2

Christmas 2011

Christmas 2011, a set on Flickr.

We had a FABULOUS celebration of the Christmas season!!!!! Tree hunting...(we had to get TWO trees this year because we decided we needed one down in the family room so we could sit around by the fireplace, but we also wanted one in the living room so we could see it ALL the time when we're upstairs!!)...cookie baking...present wrapping...family + friend fellowship...it is ALWAYS a blessing to be together. We know what is most important. THANK YOU, LORD, FOR BEING BORN INTO THE WORLD AS A MAN SO THAT WE CAN ENJOY THE VICTORIES OF OUR LIVES. Glory to God on High!!!!!

Random Kidness + Fun from 2011

Just a few random bits of photographic fun from our 2011...blessings abound!

A New Day!!!!

At a Sunday service, completely unprompted by his parents, Samuel made the amazing life-renewing decision to ask Jesus into his heart to be his Lord and his Savior. We could not possibly be more proud of the young man Samuel is becoming. He has a tender, giving heart and loves his heavenly Father in a sweet yet wise way. Our hearts are full knowing he really understands how special he is, and that he was created for a great purpose. All thanks and praise to GOD!

Hair cuts...newfound appreciation for these!

Field Trips 2011

Lynd's Apple Orchard

Kids Kicking Cancer Soccer Clinic @ OSU

We had a great time participating in the Iris & Bert Wolstein's Kids Kicking Cancer Clinic hosted by the Ohio State Univesity men's soccer team - and the Michigan State University men's soccer team. It was an afternoon of incredible fun learning + practicing soccer basics with these remarkable young men who happily volunteered their day (before their late day game match-up!) to work together helping super cool young kids as a team even though they're rivals on the field. Such a cool event.....

More School Days...

And the summer turns to fall...

Wrapped up August with great school days, and we kicked off September with more of the same - and Dad's birthday! GOOD. TIMES.

 picking Trinity up from school

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

 playtime on outdoor inflatables!

 homework.....boo.....haha

 ready for tennis lessons

 already a pro :)