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!

3/8/10

How about an update?

I am really, really behind on updates. Can you tell? Anyway, here are a couple of new(er) pictures to hopefully hold you over...

I meant to post these a month ago. A MONTH AGO!?!?! Yes, I am behind. Here is Caleb. I love his smile, if you look, he has the most awesome dimples under his eyes, right above his cheeks. A camera (especially from a cell phone!) doesn't do justice, because his dimples are adorable!!!!

We celebrated our family day together at Chuck E Cheese. Mariah thought she was a big girl because we let her drink lemonade with a straw.

Naturally, if you take a picture of one child, you end up having to take pictures of them all. So, here is Meghan, modeling(?) her pizza:

Not to be outdone, here's Jared:

And finally, Caleb. Thankfully he didn't show me what he was eating!

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:

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.