Start of Summer...

Daniel looking very single


Too far apart!

Joshua and I after we got caught in the rain near the top of the mountain

So Ready for Spring...

Spring is here and starting to poke his little head up...you can see it in all the little buds on trees...the daffodils and crocuses that have bloomed all over. The gorgeous bradford pear trees that are in full bloom...the pine trees that have new and greener needles. All of it together makes me long for the warm weather and abundance of green that is right around the corner...hope everyone was able to go outside and enjoy the first day of spring. I definitely enjoyed being outside, taking a walk and noticing the traces that spring is leaving...it was cold and very breezy but the companionship and warm sun defiinitely made up for that!

It's been a While...Random Memories

So Ruthann got for Christmas a trunk full of dress up clothes and we rarely see her in anything other than lightweight frilly princess outfits and high heels. She is adorable, even if it is 38 degrees and she thinks its okay to go outside since she has clothes on (not improtant that they are as thin as paper), a jacket and of course shoes (high heels).

Benjamin has lost two teeth in the past month and since they were next to each other he attempts to whistle thru the hole.

My Mom went to Texas for a little over a week to visit her parents and sisters and it proved to be God's perfect timing as my grandfather had a stroke while she was there and she was a great comfort to the family. My grandfather is doing fine now.

Sam spent the evening with us last night for the first time in quite a while as he has been in India for over a month--we are so glad to have him home. Bobby has less than six months till he gets married and we are all so excited!

Zach now has a full time job at Home Depot and is super busy with school, work, rescue squad and of course Amy Joy...

Just a Couple Thanksgiving Memories

Fall Dance

 So this past weekend our family hosted our first inside dance that promises to be an annual event. We had about 150 people and the night went beautifully. The building was just perfect and help add to the spirit of vintage so everyone could enter into the feel. It had a balcony along three sides that overlooked the dance floor which was amazing! I thought I would share a few pictures of some of the memorable moments...

Big brother Bobby with his little sisters!  

We had a married couple dance that was so sweet but this couple stole the evening!

Zach and Amy Joy

Ruthann had a blast and truly believed she owned the middle of the dance floor, she and the other yonuger kids had a blast slip and sliding over the slick floors.

My beautiful parents enjoying the couples waltz!

My brother Matthew, first partner on the broom waltz...