Back in the Game :)

Sweet Olivet
 First post of the new year!! 

Yesterday I spent an hour listening in on a live webcast titled "Recharging for Spring." One of the first things the (homeschooling mom) speaker said was to think about aspects of winter we are thankful for! I was thankful for that suggestion since about a minute earlier I looked out the window and felt so discouraged by MORE snow falling! It was a great opportunity to think about heavy blankets, quiet streets and crisp air. 

 And good friends!

Lily & Sophi

 "Where did everybody go?"

 Indoor fun on cold winter days...

 Too busy for even a smile!

 serious business for all

 Hopefully I'll remember to get an "after" picture of Dass and her terrarium. What a cool Christmas gift! 

 Josh & Papa after lots of hard work on the basement!! 

 Siblings ready for a night out to eat some Tasty Thai!

 "Why would you want to go without us?!?!?!?!"

 One BIG highlight of our weeks: our newly established youth group!!!

 Moi bringing the lesson

 Always time to play!

 I need to do a photo shoot with this little guy. The littlest guy in the picture.

 Meet Bearded Dragon Mr. Thaddeus Reptar, the newest member of our family! He is so fun. I never thought I'd enjoy watching a reptile attack crickets. 

 Shoo!

 Looking at this picture makes me think of all that has happened in the lasts few months. We have been a little busy!

 Go Gampy!
(Thanks for ALL the help!!)

Lily- 12 

2016/2017 School Pics

Good reminders to press on as we recharge for spring!

 August the Doggest- 3

 Obsy- 5

 Dass Dass- 8

 Vivers- 6

 Porter Man- 1.5

 Cade- 11

 I missed a few birthday posts! 

Time with Yeye & Nainai always rocks!

 "Give me a G!..."

 First Ponytail

(and maybe last ;)

I thought it was cute! 

 Actually he has had another a few days later... accompanied by a pink fluffy dress and matching princess shoes. Poor guy ;)

Sisterly Love

 "I didn't do it (well, not all of it)!"

I think I'm allowed to draw on any surface now with any type of writing tool! 

 Well, tub crayons seemed like a good idea at the time!

"A whole new world..."

 "You got that right"

 Woah! I'm really dating this post ;)

 Happy Belated Thanksgiving
(not too bad for my first one!)

 A Pilgrim

 A Turkey!

 "gobble, gobble"

Happy Birthday Viv & Sy!

Handsome Pierce!

Bro & Sis

Thumbs up to cool cousins!

The Boys Are Back In Town

"Finally..."

Tim & Nat- So Sweet 

Two Mamas

A Few Dads

Some Clowns :)

All Gathered for Lily's Birthday!

We had SUCH a SWEET time making ornaments, eating yummy snacks and laughing lots!

So Old!

12 Candles

Gotta Love Sleepover Surprises! 

(No, you are not going out with that on ;)

Tons of Thanks to Auntie Karen & Uncle Steve for another AMAZING Christmas Tree! 

... and we found a few kids.

Winter Blessings!!!