Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Valentine's Day Party

Valentine's Day this year was extra special.  For days ahead we made cards and memorized 1Cor13.  Before celebrating the holiday with our friends, we all met at a nursing home.  We got to hand out valentine's and spend time talking to the residents, and at the end we shared our verse with them and sung a hymn together.  One of the gentlemen in the nursing home had been a music director at his church for most of his life, and it was a joy to have him lead us in song.  It was an experience the kids and I will never forget.  I hope we get more opportunities like this in the future.  It was a true blessing.
After our time at the nursing home, we came back to our house with all of our friends.  We did a small craft, exchanged valentines, and iced and ate cookies.  It was a joyful time with friends.

Ryan decorates his bag.

The kids at the dining room table.

Let the icing begin!

Our friends, the Walters.

The Adams' family.

This boy is too stinking cute.  Love sweet Ben!

My girl, getting serious with her sprinkles.

RyRy and Lilly Grace


Lilly Grace brings out a tenderness in Ryan that makes our hearts melt.  I always pray that the Lord will raise Ryan up to be a protector to his sisters.


Our little Piglet!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Ry Play's Basketball

Baby hat's are so adorable; especially when the one wearing it is the most beautiful baby girl born in the last 7 years!

Ry and Madeline played their first season of basketball this winter.  They were awesome.  Ryan was the best shooter on his team and Madeline was an AMAZING dribbler.


The Lil' Girl

Lilly Grace playing guitar with Daddy.


Lilly Grace and her friend Ty at Bible study.

Lilly Grace

Who would have thought that Matt and I would have a blue eyed baby.  She's so beautiful.
Lilly Grace believes that all things are edible, regardless of composition.

She LOVES tags. . .yum, yum, yum.

My Big Babies and Little One

These two ADORE their baby sister!






Guess who loves to eat.  We have nicknamed her piglet.


Lilly Grace drinking her apple juice with GG.      
Ry and his best bud.