Year Review--April/Dear Friends

I love watching how God knits hearts together. Oh for the intricate ways He has woven the tapestry of these friendships. His handiwork is intricate and beautiful. I think it is safe to say that our lives are forever changed by the time He allowed us all to live near one another.

A nice,"normal" picture of us all.


The gang in "serious" pose. Definitely a pose because you will never find us all looking like this any other time.


Now this is more like it. Gosh I love these people. You would never guess that there are FOUR doctors in the midst of this group.


Laughter abounds in our time together. We had just been talking about the stereotypical cheerleader smile that we all have had to wear....or may still be wearing. ;)


More laugher....When we laugh we laugh big and long.


These women are more than friends, they are sisters and treasured souls. Miss you all!

Year Review--April/Easter

These are photos from Easter. This year cousin Erika got to be with us. Here, the kids are lined up and ready to go out on the hunt. Scott always closes all the blinds and makes all adults in the house hold the kids accountable NOT to peek while they are hiding (especially the PRIZE egg). They are such good sports about it.



The girls do not lack in confidence.











After the big hunt we have the tradition of going through the resurrection eggs, telling the story of Christ's death and resurrection. It has historically been the time where God all of a sudden brings an extra child or two to do the hunt with us then end up listening to His story. This year it was one of Aaron's friends in the neighborhood.


Not sure what Hannah was thinking. Appears as though she is questioning something. Regardless I wanted to show a closer picture of one the trinkets in the eggs. Donkey.


Easter baskets Easter morning. The 6th one was for cousin Erika.


Enjoying the goodies.





This year Hannah was very excited about "dressing up" for Easter. She has apparently reached that age where getting an Easter dress was fun again. We found a steal of a deal at Stuff Etc. and had the accessories at home. She was being a goof here but looked really stunning anyway. Hannah did a great job pulling this little ensamble together.

Year Review--March Surprise Date

A week before Scott's birthday I decided to surprise him with a daytime date that included showing up at work in a new dress, kidnapping him, stealing him away for a fancy early dinner and time away for just the two of us. This was a first for me and will not be a last. Loved letting him know that he is my priority, that he's a gift to me, that I treasure the life God has given me with him, and that there is no one else that I would want to walk life's journey with this side of heaven. A memorable time for both of us.




Before heading out for dinner. Sushi it was!


Thanks to two very precious friends for your gift that made me feel so pretty that day. You humble and bless me time and time again. Love you both!

Year Review--Trip to Madison

It was time for a second trip to Madison to look at some houses. We also made sure we had time to sight see and play around. In Madison there are plenty of beautiful places to play, for sure.

Here's the gang. I am just so proud of them for their great attitudes and willingness to walk in obedience and to trust us and God in what He was asking of us.


Siblings but better yet, such close friends. This is not a pose. This is who they really are, still.


Aaron had fun here, appearing to be encaged.


My second beauty.


If there is love to be shared you can bet you will find Isaac around eager to participate.


Just a cool shot of Zach on a swing.


Such a cool dude.


Even with the biggest change in their lifetime ahead of them there was still "a bounce" in their step.


Much concentration on this little man's face as he was throwing rocks into the water. Boy did he need a hair cut. It amazes me how I didn't see that at the time....or I did and it wasn't high priority.








No matter who is together there is love between these kids. I shake my head in awe, truly.


Isaac manages to find some fun ways to hang around.


Now this is funny. In a park on the outskirts of McFarland there is what we refer to as "the spinny chair." It must be all about the angle but what seems to be simply a crooked seat is something that will make anyone spin to the point of immense dizziness. Hannah is first to give it a try.


I thought she was faking it so I had to give it a try. I too fell prey to dizziness.


I tried desperately not to show it. Fail!


Even big daddy couldn't win against this chair. Love this!


Here are the kids for one last picture before leaving the park. All I can say is that these guys amaze me and bless me time and time again. So proud of them.

Year Review--March Madness 2010

This is what a night at home looks like in our world. This evening it was piano playing, singing, dancing and wrestling. How does it always end this way, hmmmmm.

Not sure what is going on here but too cute not to post.


Ok, maybe I started this one. It did not end well for me.....


They all ganged up on me. This was not the end.


Can you say outnumbered? Thank goodness my man is strong and willing to protect me.


Somehow amidst the pyramid of bodies Aaron managed to get in the middle. Love that little man. Now the question remains, shouldn't the person behind the camera have come to my aid??????

Year Review-March 2010

AARON'S FIRST YEAR OF BASKETBALL

First grade was Aaron's exposure to bball, other than watching many many games. Here he was very into it.


Here, maybe not so much. Not sure what he was doing in his own little world. Maybe a victory dance of sorts.


I know these are poor quality but someday these will be fun to revisit when he is more serious about the sport. Again, more "movement" in his own direction.


"Hey look, my pants have pockets."

Year Review--February 2010

In order to get back into this I must be true to my type A personality and catch up in reverse. If you are at all A.D.D. this will work well for you. If you're up to hang on for a fast ride. So, here is a very quick pictorial to chronicle our crazy lives in 2010.

ZACH'S 13th BIRTHDAY


(It has been to long. I have no idea why he was the only one there or why we had to buy a cake from Walmart.....)

Stepping into manhood as he asked for his first bottle of cologne. After all, it is the jr. high years and any additional attention to body odor is good.

The men, checking it out.

Right of passage...dad sprays on the cologne.

The young man loves his tunes. This made him very happy.

The Bennett grandparents were there for a visit. Our former clipper kids.