After the show

After the girls piano recital we got some ice cream and hit the park.  It was a bit dark for pictures but I was so happy to be trying out my new camera!

Blurry...but still love it!

One of my favorite things about this girl is how much she makes me laugh!

Out of the Mouths

Me: "Jojo, get your shirt on.  Our friends are coming over."

Jojo: "But I want everyone to see my muscles!!"

Piano

Our girls recently had a little piano concert at a local art studio.  It was fun to see them play in that environment.  I also love hearing them play!!

My dear, longtime friend Tricia has been their teacher.  I love the she is able to teach them.  She is so kind and patient but motivates them so well.  

Baby Moses

First Day

Last week our dear Claudia started her sophomore year at the local public school.  It was a very bittersweet moment.  She's been homeschooled since first grade so sending her off was tough for me but I also feel confident this was the right decision for her.  So far she's having a great time and really liking school.  These pics were taken before the sun rose at the bus stop.  She has an early morning!

And...today is her 15th birthday!!  Not even sure how that is possible.  Happy Birthday dear Claudia!!

Morgan: 13

As of 3 weeks ago, we have a second teenager in the house!  I finally got to take Morgan's birthday pictures this past weekend.  She wanted them taken at our church, I love that she loves our church!

Morgan is sweet as sugar.  She loves to work hard and has grown so much this past year.  About a year ago she realized that she was messy and unorganized and has spent lots of time bringing order to her corner of the world and taking more initiative with her responsibilities.  As a mom, how satisfying to see God working those things in her heart!!  Morgan has a very soft heart towards God and wants to grow and please Him.

Morgan is also very patient and kind. She takes tons of initiative towards her younger siblings and plays, plays, plays with them.  She is also a great friend and confidant to her big sis!!  Morgan plays the piano beautifully and still loves to climb.  Someday we're hoping to find her a job at a ropes course.  :)

Morgan, we love you so much and are so grateful for your life and your role in our family.  Happy 13th!

Birthday G

Yesterday was our sweet Greta's birthday.  Hard to believe that she is already 7! I don't have any pics from her celebration to post yet but I love these recent shots of her and Josiah.  Homemade headbands and buddies for life!!