Photo Booth #2

More clowns!

Couldn't get the one of me to upload! Oh well!

Photo Booth #1

We had a fun little photo booth at Ben's party! What a bunch of clowns!

B-day #2

Well, since Ben was majorly sick by the conclusion of his party on Sat. I didn't get any smiley pics of him, so we tried again on Sun (his actual bday), and this time, he was much better!

We decided to retry the cupcake eating as well, so a couple of days later Ben got another go at it.

This time, he was a lot more happy about it!

Happy Birthday, Ben!

Ben's Birthday Party

Well, since we're catching up. Here are a few pics from Ben's Birthday Party. I was kinda bummed that I didn't take more pics of all the cute stuff my family helped me put together, but I got caught up with the party and my Birthday Boy who was sick and getting sicker (long story, but he's fine now), and just forgot all about taking pics until things were almost over. Ah well.
My good friend Brandi lent me a bunch of the decorations which helped a bunch!

We had yummy burgers and hot dogs and popcorn and of course cake and homemade ice cream.

Ben was sick, but his dislike of the cupcake was still kinda funny.

Can't believe my little guy is already a year old! So glad I get to be his Mommy!

Easter Catch-up

Man! I'm terrible at this! Here's me catching up with Easter pics:
We made it to quite a few egg hunts this year.
Church friends- Sylvan Friends-

Sunday morning all dressed up

After one of the hunts in which Abby got a total of 2 eggs, she exclaimed, "Mom! I got TONS of eggs!"

For the Grandparents

For my beloved relatives and dear friends who do not get the chance to catch up daily on what our little Ben is doing, here's a quick video of him crawling!

He finishes with a cymbal solo. Nice huh? If you want to see more of Ben's musical prowess, watch this one:

Enjoy!

Ben is 9 months old!

Wow! The time is going so fast! Our little Ben is just growing and changing every day. Two new little teeth are popping through. He can clap and give high fives, kisses, and hugs (but mostly only to Mommy). Here are a few pics for your enjoyment:

Sitting like a big boy!

Can't believe it's only a few more months before we celebrate a whole year with our little man! Can't wait!

Christmas 2011

Well, when I said more pics were coming soon, you didn't actually think I meant right away did you? Ha! Anyway, here are some from our Christmas fun. First, we had our annual Christmas Eve Bowling Extravaganza. Are those tiny bowling shoes cute or what?

Anna was really into it.

Then we played some Christmas Minute to Win it games. So fun!

Of course, raiding the stockings Christmas morning is always a blast.

I'd say it was a pretty awesome Christmas!

Christmas 2011

A friend recently told me that I don't have to type alot of words for a blog post. I can just post pictures. I think that was her way of telling me I talk to much? Anyway, I know that's what you all want anyway, so I'm going to try and pick it back up this year. So much growing and fun stuff going on around here!

It snowed right before Christmas. Here is some of the fun.

More Christmas pics to come!

Still Alive!

I'm sure some of you were wondering if this was true! My Mom lovingly informed me that I've been slacking off on my blogging responsibilities (ahem...like a month ago), but I tell you what life is crazy! Not really crazy in the "I've spent the last couple of months traveling the globe like a high roller" kinda way, but crazy in a "I'm now babysitting 3 boys during the day-and I can barely contain the explosions that occur in my house" kinda way. So sorry! I will try to do better. Especially now that Little B is getting so smiley and fun! Here are a few I took to mark his first 6 months on the outside: Is he cute or what?

Can you see why I don't get anything done?

Yes, folks. I am ridiculously adorable.

Thanks, Mom!

Sweeties

A couple of Sundays ago we had a couple of minutes before we had to leave for church (Shocker! We're usually running out the door as fast as we can go.) and everyone was in the mood for a few poses. Do I have gorgeous girls or what? Every time I look at a picture of one of them, I'm shocked at how grown up they're both looking. I know I see them every day, and every day they are growing, but I just don't recognize how much they're changing until I sit down and look at the latest photo I've taken vs one a few months ago.

I love Abby's goofy grins and how much fun she has with everyday things.

I love how Anna tries to be such a good helper and really goes out of her way to make the people around her feel special.

And I love that my girls really love each other. I hope we can hang on to that as they grow!

The Fair

In case some of you were wondering what it was we were doing at this year's fair, here's a peek. We've started a new business called Crossfire Combat Games. Our mission is to use something really cool and fun to help spread our love of Christ. Something that can reach young people outside of the four walls of a church building. Hopefully, along the way it will also be a way to supplement the often turbulent seasons of farm income. Any-who, we had our first big event during the fair, and it was tons of fun!

Kids of all ages and families played together, and everyone had a blast (even though it was 100 degrees out there)!

Here's Ty coaching a team before a game...

Even the girls got in on the fun!

We are so excited that God blessed us with a great kick off to this venture, and we're hoping it's only up from here!

Oh, and here's another super cute pic of my babies snuggling on the couch. I never get tired of the girls wanting to love on baby brother and/or each other!
P.S. Ben has discovered his hand as you can see in the pic. I took 7 or 8 photos, and he looks exactly the same in every one! :)

ZZZZzzzz...

Fair. Exhausted. Cute picture of the kiddos snuggling on the couch.
Will post more soon.
ZZZzzzzzzzz.....

Look-alike?

Whenever a baby is born, it seems like everyone wants to talk about who he or she looks like. I'm no different, but when it comes to my own children, it seems I have a much harder time pegging it. So, I thought I'd let you be the judge. At different times I've thought Ben looks a little like Anna and a little like Abby. What do you think?

Here's Anna at 6 months (that's the earliest I had of her on my computer): And here's Abby at 3 months

Well what do ya think?

By the way, did I mention my baby is 3 months old? Ahh! More pics coming soon!