We enjoyed the end of our summer going into fall and the kids have especially enjoyed a path that was cleared through our woods at the beginning of the summer as it has provided hours of outdoor recreation. Alivia (5) is loving learning to read and has mastered riding her bike without training wheels. The kids' new favorite activity is riding halfway up our street (which is a cul-de-sac and has a significant incline) and then zooming down. James (3 1/2) has little fear and is always pushing himself to see what else he can achieve...for example, trying to stand on the seat of his bike by balancing (to his credit, he at least tried it in the grass :) Josiah (almost 2) keeps us on our toes as he is the one who has tried things his older siblings hadn't even thought of, but provides our family with lots of "cute" moments. Victoria is as sweet and contented as a baby can be. We've frequently said that we should have named her Grace as with a busy household, her sweet spirit is definitely a daily reminder of God's grace. :)
Victoria at 2 months
Victoria at 3 months
Speed is key when giving a haircut to a 1 year old!
James seized the moment during a Sunday photo shoot to do a quick climb
Aunt Brenda blessed us with a couple visits which were enjoyed by all...
...as was special time with Michigan cousins
Park fun!
Museum fun!
1st experience on a roller coaster at the zoo...and both are hoping for more
Feeding ducks
Victoria's 2-finger suck puts her to sleep in seconds no matter where her naps may be
Croup was the culprit leading to a weekend ER visit for Victoria to receive a dose of steroids
Daddy had willing helpers to carve a pumpkin and harvest the seeds
Trick-or-treating with our bright-eyed cowboy who had fun saying "Treat please"...
...fierce pirates
...and rolypoly ladybug.
Alivia would love to share her bed with her sister, but little visits will have to do for now.
James' reward for potty-training
..enjoying last days of non-coat weather
...and the one pic of Stephen and I taken by Alivia on Stephen's birthday. Seven years ago when our paths had yet to meet, neither of us would have imagined all that God would do in our lives in such a relatively short amount of time, but it continues to be a wonderfully joy-filled and exciting journey!!
1 comment:
It's so fun to see some photos! Victoria is a little doll, and praise the Lord for her mild temperament. We, too, are rejoicing in the easy temperament that Lauren has shown so far. It's been so nice to enjoy her, as compared to her brother at that age! Also, I was happy to see that you've had potty training success! That's always a wonderful milestone to reach!
I miss you guys! But no doubt your days are similarly busy as ours are! Thanks for the update! Take care!
Love,
Kristin
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