Owen turns 1

July 29 we celebrated Owen. I just can't believe he is one. So very thankful for him.

A week in pictures

1. Owen cuddling with my mom

2. Mary painting outside

3. Meg and Owen relaxing 

4. Meghan not to big for a ride in the laundry basket

5. Seriously...hours of fun

Weekend at camp

This weekend was glorious. Every year we are so thankful for this camp. A place where we can come to relax, play on the water, and enjoy company. 

Update in pictures

1. A May trip to my sisters. A wonderful visit until we all got sick...

2. A captured Owen who loves getting into everything!

3. Seventeen baby chicks that came the day after we got home.

4. Owen playing outside. The weather has been gorgeous.

5. A fence all painted...finally!

6. Brothers

7. There is no obstacle that can keep Owen from his toys!

Nine months

Owen is nine months old today. 

We have enjoyed this little man. He is trying to crawl but like my other five babes, he is taking it slow.  He cut his first tooth last week and the one next to it is about to make its appearance. 

He loves to play with books, blocks, and wheels. 

He adores his sisters and screams when they leave the room he is in. He is our first child to sleep in our bed and out of sheer exhaustion he is still there... 

He has not had any solid food yet but he loves to nurse around the clock. 

We are so blessed.

Catch up

So much has happened since I was last in this place. We have had the best winter and are looking forward to the warm spring weather. 

Dick built the kiddos a ice rink and they ice skated daily...for hours! We had lots of freezing temperatures and plenty of wonderful snowstorms. Absolutely wonderful. 

happy happy day

This precious little girl turned five yesterday. She had such a full day and as she blew out her candles I was so thankful for her and the blessing she is to our family. 

Happy, happy birthday sweet Mary.