Alaska

Dave was lucky, so lucky. He went on a little get away to alaska last fall. They caught Halibut, Silvers, and King Salmon. All of which they brought home and we have had the luxury of enjoying!! He had a great time. 5 days of fishing in streams and in the ocean. It was just what he needed at the time. Every time I look at these pictures I can't but help sit in awe of the beauty of the land there.

All of them...

Where is the time going???

I felt like it was time again... time for spring pictures. I wanted to go back to the grass knoll, but it wasn't there... so we found a cute little farm. I love these pictures, but I need to do another one of all the kids. I kept asking Jack to shut Wes' mouth, but he kept droping his little mouth back open again. He was in and out of sleep the whole time. You can really see each kids personality though in all the pictures.

jack, the oldest, the worrier, the tough older brother, the strong and dependable one.
matt, the crazy one, the happy go lucky kids, another big brother.
nate, quite but fun, sweet and happy, between big boy and little boy.
charlie, crazy, sassy, sweet, cute, and well taken care of by her brothers.
wes, sleepy, drooly, sweet, new.

One month...

The bubbers is already one month old. I can't believe it. I hate it. I want time to stop. Each day I wish that if i prayed hard enough I could just keep you a sweet little baby Wes. I would wake up every night still for the rest of my life... i just wish i could keep you this little forever! We all love you so much. Your brothers and sister can't get enough of you... you're just perfect!

Handsome... seriously handsome!

We've been promising the boys for awhile that we'd get them suits for church... well, the day finally came! All I can say is HANDSOme!!

christmas day

What a wonderful christmas!!! I dont think we were imagining having a baby so close to christmas, but we did! I wasn't able to be there for christmas eve, but thats ok. Daddy did a FABULOUS job of getting everything ready! He wrapped, put things together, filled things up, and everything in place for christmas morning!! Everyone spent the night at Grandma T's and Papa J's. The kids were so excited to stay there! I sat at the hospital that night snuggling my new baby, enjoying some quiet time with him, and flipping through the channels trying to find something to watch.... nothing great was on!

Christmas morning was great! Santa came and left lots of goodies! Daddy came and got me and wes and brought us home to see you all open your gifts! What a wonderful day it was!!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Nate and Char!

Nate, you're 4. Where has the time gone? I had you just 7 days before we moved to texas. That means we've been here 4 years now and it just doesnt seem possible! Here are my 4 favorite things about you since you're 4:
4. You go with the flow. We're a busy family, but you never complain. You go to your brothers soccer games, we drive to and fro picking up siblings and running errands, and you never are bothered by it.
3. You are so funny. Just recently you really come into your own little personality and we love it. You ask us the silliest questions, like, "hey dad, what do you think I"m looking at right now?" and tease your brothers with out them even knowing that you're cracking a joke! We love it. We love that you have a sense of humor.
2. You love your family. You love your brothers. You love your sister. You love your mom and dad. You love to be loved. You LOVE to be an older brother. You're just a lovable guy.
1. You are the perfect Naters. Everything about you is pleasant and wonderful. You add something to our family that we would miss so much if we didn't have you around. You're happy and sweet, thoughtful and kind. We love you.

Char. You're 2. How is that possible? Please stay small. I love you at this age. You're getting to be so funny! You hold your own with all these boys and we love it. You never cease to amaze us. You love the color pink right now. You LOVE to chew gum. You also love to eat. The first thing you say to me each morning is, "I want food." You love babies, real and fake. You love your brothers. Especially nate. I don't know why, but you LOVe to snuggle him. You love grandma's and papa's, even if they aren't yours. You love chips. I'd have to say that's your favorite food right now. Your nick name is Char Char and sugar bear or sister bear. You love pockets. If you don't have any in your jacket or pants you stick your hands in mine. You are sweet, funny, strong, and proving to be a perfect and wonderful little girl. We can definitely say you are our favorite little girl in the whole world!!!!