Family Pics

When Asher and Annalise were baptized, we had all of Al's family in town- so we took advantage of it and asked Tessa to come and take some family pictures.  The last family picture we had Alden and Nate were both 2 years old!  We had a great time posing on the side of the house- and Tessa captured some great pics!  Thank you, Tessa!!

First Swim Meet of the 2014 Season

Amazing.  Simply amazing.  Our first swim meet was just that!  All 3 kids had great swims and Asher had fun playing with friends and slicing his pinky toe!  Al was out of town and friends graciously helped me.  What a great, hot, and amazing meet!!  Addie swam in a relay (4th), 25 free (5th), 25 breastroke (3rd) and 25 backstroke (7th).  Alden swam 25 free (1st) and 25 butterfly (1st).  Annalise crushed her first ever 25 free!!

Ready to go- popsicles in hand!

Adeline's relay- she's in the back

Alden ready for his first event- 25 free- in which he earned 1st place!

Annalise ready for her first swim meet ever- SO excited!

How I kept Asher clearly identified as NOT on swim team! He happily played with other kids, in the sand, and eventually sliced his toe- but what a total champ! 

Thumbs-up for swimming- I love how she is such a lady and has her little legs crossed!

Alden ready for 25 butterfly

Addie crushing her 25 free

Her prize- a lollypop!

Asher really wanted to be a part of Swim Team- wearing a swim cap and showing me his muscles made him happy...

Father's Day and Last Day of School

What a weekend to celebrate- it was the end of school AND Father's Day!!  It was great- filled with our traditional cul-de-sac Block Party- the kids loved it!!  Sunday we spent time honoring Al!  It was a great way to start off our Summer!

Officially a 2nd Grader with Mrs. Blevins (yay!) and a 3rd grader with Mrs. Serber!!

Some reading during the block party

Some Egg-Citing Games

Such concentration

So many awesome memories!

My sweet hubby and his blessings!

A rare family pic!!

Happy Birthday, AG!

It's hard to believe, but our sweet friend, AG turned 4!  We were honored to help her celebrate!  The kids LOVED their first experience with a Slip n Slide!!  Happy Birthday, sweet AG- we are SO thankful for your sparkly spirit!!

Happy Birthday, Al!

Happy Birthday, Al!  You are an amazing father and husband!  We all love you and all that you do for us- most of which you do without thanks, any fanfare, or any recognition.  We love your selfless attitude, how you point our children to Jesus, how you show them what it means to glorify God in all that you do, how you show us what service looks like, how you help us all enjoy a good bowl of chocolate ice cream!

Happy Birthday!!

Home-made cannoli from our amazing neighbors!

5 months a Family of 6

It's hard to believe- but it's been officially been 5 months that we have been a family of 6.  This sums us up pretty well now- silliness, book reading and traveling!  We are SO blessed by these 2 new additions.  Life is louder, more emotional, more amazing, and move loving!

The Pool Is OPEN!!

Our neighborhood pool finally opened for the summer!!  Even though we still had 2 weeks of school left, we still managed to have lots of fun!!  Swim Team started and while I knew Adeline and Alden would love it, I have been pleasantly surprised by the fierce determination I have seen in Annalise!  She LOVES swimming and wants to swim FAST!  She totally rocked her first swim meet- and made us all so, super proud!!  5 months from her first pool experience to a successful swim meet- it's impressive!  Asher is slowly starting to give-up his puddle jumper (floatation device)- he desperately wants to jump off the diving board- and I bet he will soon as he can now swim 10 feet independently complete with taking  breath!  We are all so proud and excited to see what this summer holds for everyone!!

Swimming!!

Special Mom and Big Kid Time

Special Mom and Little Kid Time

Swim Team!

Swim Team!

Lunch at the Pool!

Walking with our neighbors to Swim Team- notice hold Annalise is holding Perry's hand?  She is SO loved!

Little Kids playing with water during morning swim team to keep cool!