Welcome!

This blog began as we documented our adoption of our third child, Caleb. It is now an eclectic journal of our often amusing lifestyle with 4 young children.

We do try to "keep it simple" because our lives are obviously busy enough! We try to hold true to what we firmly believe is the most important: family, friends, and faith.

We hope you enjoy our everyday happenings!

1/25/10

WWF Wrestling...Toddler Style

First of all, please ignore that the kids are in their undergarments...I'm not even going to try to explain that one!

Mariah likes to "act tough" with the older kids:


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1/12/10

It is definitely winter. Here are some recent pictures of how the kids are enjoying the snow and cold.

Poor Mariah, she sees the stroller and wants to go for a walk. Notice - she kicked off her boots in hopes that I'd have to push her around.

Jared and Meghan making snowangels.

Caleb loves it outside - although his expression says otherwise!

Ah yes, the joys of winter...

1/1/10

Christmas 2009

Christmas morning with 4 children is either a complete madhouse or a blessing, depending on your perspective. Either way, the kids were very excited this year with all of the gifts that Santa brought them.


The Christmas Tree - before the kids discovered it



Meghan


Caleb



The four kids opening presents




Who could forget the stockings!




Finally, we thought you'd enjoy a bit of the madness on video:

12/16/09

December at our house

Last Saturday was Meghan's birthday. It is hard to believe that she is already six years old. As everyone seems to know, kids sure grow up fast!!!!!!

Meghan even got to see Santa on her birthday.

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The kids with two of their cousins.
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Ah yes, the ballerina birthday cake.

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The big birthday girl. Happy Birthday, Meg!



Visiting Santa.
If you look closely, you can see Keith holding Mariah up. It was the only way she'd go by Santa!


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The eldest three were okay with Santa. Caleb would go by him as long as Jared went, too.

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Meghan was a bit shy, but still did great with Santa this year.

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Jared wasn't a fan of sitting on Santa's lap this year...so he just stood in front of him.



These two are really turning into little buddies.


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Oh, this is so disgusting! That's ketchup on Mariah's cereal. She insisted on having it. You will notice that the ketchup was in the small bowl, I couldn't put it directly on the cereal, but she had no problem doing that. Yuck! Yuck! Yuck!!!!

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Mariah decided what to wear. What an outfit, huh?

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Meghan got a really cute personalized apron for her birthday. Maybe one day, Caleb will let her wear it.


Caleb, 9 1/2 months

Caleb, 9 1/2 months
Here is a great picture of Caleb we took during our visit trip.

Caleb, 4 1/2 months old

Caleb, 4 1/2 months old
This is our favorite picture from the group we received with our referral.