Samuel pics - part 2

Such a cute little traveler. He still loves to fly.
Samuel has no fear. He never has. He'll climb on anything, and luckily he knows how to land when he falls!
This was Sam's first season of soccer - when he was 4. He has played every year. He has been a green "kermit," a red "eagle," red "fire," and a gray "shark."
Sam at Mount Rushmore. He and Nate spent quite a while lining up this shot. In black and white it really looks like his face is on the mountain.
Sam making big bubbles at Grandma Linda's house.

Samuel pics - part 1

Sam in the hospital modeling his awesome sunglasses and hat (for when he was under the lights to treat his jaundice). Unfortunately, I don't have very many good newborn pics of Sam - he was whisked away to the NICU, and the pics we took in there didn't turn out very well. Live and learn. You'll just have to trust me that he was ADORABLE!
This is on the day that he was released from the hospital. He is being held by his Grandma Linda. See - I was right - ADORABLE!
Sam crawling in one of our favorite parks in Tallahassee. He was such a fun little guy (still is).
Sam enjoying some bubbles. I love that grin.
Sam was a seasoned traveller. I don't think we have ever calculated exactly how many flights the poor kid has been on, but I know that he was over 100 by the time he turned 2. I think that this is when he was barely 2 and we were on our way to California for a conference (and mini-vacation).

Isaac pics - part 3

Isaac is such a great big brother - he and Grace have such a fun time together when Sam is at school. This is last Spring - enjoying one of the first sunny days. He was teaching her how to play duck-duck-goose.

He is so sweet with Jonas. He loves to cuddle him and is always so concerned if he is crying at all.

Isaac pics - part 2

This is one of my favorite pictures of Isaac. Clearly the toys on the deck are not nearly as fun as the stopper from the kitchen sink! That expression is 100% Isaac.
Isaac really enjoying a piece of chocolate cream pie. How can you be upset about a mess when it is that cute?
These were taken when my friend Erika was taking Grace's blessing pictures. She let the boys play in her dress-ups, and these are totally candid- he didn't know she was taking pictures of him.
A dream come true for Isaac - he LOVES Buzz Lightyear!
Hamming it up for the camera after church.

Isaac pics - part 1

Isaac's Dad and Brother were so excited to hold him and play with him. He was such a sweet newborn (okay, they all were - really!)
Isaac's "special" toes. Two of the toes on his left foot are fused together. Sam has always found it fascinating, and when Grace and Jonas were born the first things he did when he saw them was check their toes - but Isaac is the only one with the special toes.
He was about 4 months old here.
About 8 months here. He looks so serious! He is a happy, silly kid, but he is "the thinker" in our family. He really takes the time to ponder and sort everything out.
He crawled so fast. I remember wondering if he would be a late walker because he got around so good. But, just like his older brother and younger sister he started walking before his first birthday.

Grace pics - part 3

A current pic. I just want to kiss those sweet little cheeks.
Nate's favorite piture of Grace. I think that she was watching for Sam's bus.

Grace pics - part 2

Grace'sfirst trip to Disney World. She loved it of course (she is my daughter after all)!
Grace at Grandma Cherie's house last year - with that messy mop of hair and sweet grin of hers.
Grace enjoying some ice cream - we just couldn't convince her that she would get more in her mouth if the spoon wasn't upside down!
Grace in her Home Depot apron "helping" Dad in his workshop.
My little sleeping beauty. She fell asleep reading stories to her dolls and I just couldn't resist snapping a picture.