Happy Birthday to Jack!!

Today is Jack's 7th birthday! It's a little odd to me that he's 7...maybe because it makes me feel old knowing that he's getting so old. But, none the less, life is still exciting with a 7 year old. I no longer have to dress him in the mornings, cut up his pancakes for him, tie his shoes, and the million other things you have to do for a toddler. It makes me a bit sad, but there are a lot of other things I get to see him do. He loves to stand in front of home plate when there's a runner coming from third at full steam...even if the ball is still out in the outfield and has absolutely no chance of making it to home plate; he loves to build things out of legos that I can't do myself; he loves to lay on the floor and let Samuel wrestle him with all his might just like Daddy used to let him do; he loves to start a sentence with, "Did you know..." and then list some fact I have never heard before.







We had a small football party for him a week ago when Bob's parents were in town. He really got excited about football during the last season. With the Steelers winning the Super Bowl and a dad that is a Steelers fan through and through you would think he would've become part of the Steeler Nation, but for some unknown reason he claims to be a Miami Dolphins fan. I kept teasing him by saying that I was going to get him everything Steelers for his birthday, so I got him the terrible towel. Can you tell he likes it?






His favorite gift was this outfit from Grandma and Pappy. He even made sure that I put made the Miami Dolphins in the end zones on the cake.



Jack, even though you're not a Steelers Fan, we still love you the same.

Happy Birthday, Buddy!!

A Fairy Tale Wedding

Bob and I were able to get away on a mini vacation with some good friends down to Savannah, Georgia for a wedding. I remember dreaming of my own wedding after becoming engaged. The wedding we were just at far surpassed anything I had even dreamed about. It was beautiful...everything from the save the date cards to the reception that was held at Henry Ford's house at the Ford Plantation.

Here are some of the highlights of the trip:

Spending time with Max without having to share him with the other kids (Thank you to Grandma and Pappy who watched the older 3)

Tasting all the free samples down at the Savannah shops

Walking around the Ford Plantation pretending like we were part of the community

Experiencing a southern clam bake

Spending time with good friends

Watching the boys...they haven't changed much over the years...still goofy

Enjoying an excellent glass of wine in Henry Ford's back yard

Yep...definitely still goofy

Craig and Jenn,

Thanks so much for having a destination wedding.

We had a great time!

May God bless your new life together.

Congratulations!

Let's Roll!

I guess it's been a while since I put up a new post. Its been a busy time trying to find a house to buy. All I have to say about that is AAAHHHHH!!! Its been a bit frustrating. That's okay though because when I say to the kids, "I wonder what house we'll live in next," Emily always says, "I don't know, but God knows." And I praise Him for that!!

In other news, Max has rolled over for the first time! This is Samuel's new entertainment. Every time Max rolls over, Sam is cheering (aka screaming) so loud you would think it was Max's first time to roll.

He has also started sucking his thumb. Emily loved her binky and it seemed ridiculous that I was always searching for it in the middle of the night, so I am thankful for the thumb sicking.

Well, thats all for now. Hopefully I will be posting a picture of our new house in Danville soon!!